The value of financial aid provided by the UAE’s federal and local governments exceeded AED 19 billion in 2018.
According to the Ministry of Finance, this amount accounted for five per cent of the government’s total expenditure.
The funds were set aside for social projects, cash subsidies as well as welfare programmes for the elderly, underprivileged families and people of determination.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan launches campaign to celebrate Emirati culture
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince, has unveiled the 'Season of Wulfa', a campaign that celebrates the spirit of Emirati culture and mark "occasions, including Haq Al Leila, Ramadan and Eid".
Dubai's RTA opens first phase of Hessa Street upgrade
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) opened phase one of the Hessa Street Development Project, extending from Al Khail Road to Sheikh Zayed Road over a length of 4.5 km.
UAE unveils final phase of housing project for Malaysia flood victims
The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has launched its final phase of an AED 11.2 million housing project for families affected by floods in the Malaysian state of Pahang.
1 Billion Followers Summit positions UAE as 'global leader in content economy'
The fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers summit has concluded on Sunday, positioning the UAE as a "global leader in content economy," according to Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of UAE Cabinet Affairs.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince, has unveiled the 'Season of Wulfa', a campaign that celebrates the spirit of Emirati culture and mark "occasions, including Haq Al Leila, Ramadan and Eid".
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) opened phase one of the Hessa Street Development Project, extending from Al Khail Road to Sheikh Zayed Road over a length of 4.5 km.
The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has launched its final phase of an AED 11.2 million housing project for families affected by floods in the Malaysian state of Pahang.
