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.
The UAE Ministry of Defense announced that specialised teams responded to an incident resulting from the targeting of a warehouse at Al Salam Naval Base in Abu Dhabi by two Iranian drones on Sunday, leading to a fire in two containers storing general materials.
The UAE's defence forces have intercepted 165 ballistic missiles, 2 cruise missiles, and 541 drones since the start of the Iranian attack, with 3 people killed and 58 injured during the strikes.
The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has advised the private sector to implement remote working arrangements for employees for a period of three days starting from Sunday, March 1, until Tuesday, March 3.
Abu Dhabi authorities are dealing with the minor injuries of two people following the fall of debris from a drone after it was intercepted by UAE air defence systems onto the front of one of the buildings at Etihad Towers.
Debris from drones intercepted by UAE air defences has caused two minor injuries after falling in the courtyards of two homes, with those involved receiving the necessary medical care.
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