Expats in the UAE sent home more than AED 80 billion during the first half of this year.
According to the Central Bank, around 40 per cent of this amount (AED 33 billion) was transferred through money exchange companies and the rest from banks.
India was the top receiving country, accounting for 37.2 per cent of the total remittances.
The other major beneficiaries were Pakistan (10.5 per cent), the Philippines (7.2 per cent) and Egypt (6.3 per cent).
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Dubai South has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Emirates NBD to support the financial growth of SMEs and facilitate access to a range of banking services.
DMCC to launch two new commercial towers for "Uptown Dubai" by 2028
The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has launched two new commercial towers, “One Uptown Place” and “Two Uptown Place”, as part of the expansion of the Uptown Dubai area.
DIFC to become world’s first AI Native financial centre
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced plans to become the world’s first AI-native financial centre.
AB Foods to split Primark from its food businesses
Associated British Foods has decided to separate its Primark fashion chain from its food businesses through a demerger following a review of the group's structure, it said on Tuesday.
Apple turns to hardware veteran Ternus as CEO to succeed Cook in AI age
Apple has named longtime hardware boss John Ternus as its next CEO on Monday, turning to another insider to steer the iPhone maker after Tim Cook.
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