The Nationals Defaulted Debts Settlement Fund (NDDSF) has exempted 1,277 Emiratis from debts totaling AED 401,791,000, in partnership with 18 banks and financial institutions.
This initiative aligns with the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, emphasising social welfare and economic stability.
Jaber Mohammed Ghanem Al Suwaidi, Minister of State and NDDSF Chairman, highlighted the leadership’s commitment to citizens’ well-being and praised the fund’s support for low-income individuals, retirees, and senior citizens. He also commended the banks’ role in fostering societal stability.
Participating institutions include major banks such as ADCB, Emirates NBD, FAB, and Dubai Islamic Bank, among others. Officials from these entities expressed pride in contributing to this national initiative.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, in partnership with Etihad Rail, has opened a 1.8 km-long flyover to improve traffic flow on Al Yalayis Street and around Dubai Investment Park.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will be carrying out a planned emergency drill at the Gold Souq Metro Station on Sunday, April 27, between 1:00 AM and 5:00 AM.
Dubai is stepping up its AI ambitions with the launch of the Dubai AI Academy, which aims to train 10,000 professionals in AI leadership and application.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has thanked the UAE delegation at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai for "sharing our story with the world".
The UAE has reaffirmed its commitment to women’s empowerment on the global stage, taking part in the BRICS Women’s Affairs Ministerial Meeting in Brazil.