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Abu Dhabi approves first housing and benefits package of the year Image WAM

Abu Dhabi approves Dh2.18bn housing package for citizens

The package was approved under the directive of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi

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Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai Economic Leadership Program

Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Leadership Development will open registration for the programme between September and October

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Emiratisation: 79,000 Emiratis working in private sector, says MoHRE

The figures reflect the highest-ever rate of Emiratisation recorded in the UAE private sector

Housing programme _ Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai image credit: Dubai Media Office

Sheikh Mohammed approves Dhs1.6bn in housing loans

Housing loans for 2,000 Emiratis were approved under the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme

UAE President wipes out over Dhs536.2m debt for Emiratis

The non-performing debt relief fund has announced that 17 banks and financial institutions have waived the obligations

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Emiratis can travel to Japan without a visa from November 1

The decision coincides with the launch of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the UAE and Japan

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Dubai’s Emirates seeks UAE nationals to fill 500 job vacancies

New joiners will receive on-job as well as classroom training, enabling them to fully integrate into their new roles

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UAE President restructures social welfare programme for low-income citizens

Housing and other basic needs such as food, electricity, water and fuel are also covered by the programme

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Covid-19: Travel ban to be lifted for unvaccinated Emiratis in UAE

Also, unvaccinated individuals under the age of 16 no longer need to undergo a Covid-19 PCR test on arrival in the UAE

Projects of the 50: UAE aims to create 75,000 private sector jobs for Emiratis

Several incentives have been unveiled to encourage UAE nationals to join the private sector including salary top-ups and unemployment benefits

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Dubai Economy receives 59,130 consumer complaints in 2020

The complaints marked a 51 per cent increase compared to 39,113 received in 2019

Banks erase debt worth Dhs869.85m of 1,607 Emiratis

The move was implemented as per the directives of the UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan

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Dubai College of Tourism signs agreement with Hilton to train Emirati workforce

The initiative is part of DCT’s Medyaf programme to increase the participation of Emiratis in the country’s tourism industry

Free Covid-19 tests for select expats and all Emiratis in the UAE

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan directed the free testing to begin next week

More than half of Emiratis, 50% of expats make monthly loan payments

More than half of Emiratis and 50 per cent of other nationalities make monthly payments…