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.
UAE Ambassador to the UN Mohamed Abushahab has called for early conflict prevention, the inclusion of women in peacebuilding, and stronger compliance with international humanitarian law during a United Nations Security Council debate on Tuesday.
The UAE arrested over 32,000 people who violated residence laws in the first six months of 2025, the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security said on Tuesday.
The Middle East Institute (MEI) announced that Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNOC, will receive the 2026 Distinguished Global Leadership Award at the think tank's annual gala next March.
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Bangladesh following the deadly crash of the country's Air Force jet in Dhaka that struck a school and college campus, resulting in heavy casualties.
The number of Emiratis working in the private sector has now crossed 152,000 — employed across more than 29,000 companies as of June 30, the deadline for meeting Emiratisation targets for the first half of 2025.