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.
UAE-backed solar project boosts healthcare in India
More than 200,000 people in rural India have access to more reliable healthcare after the Zayed Sustainability Prize's Beyond2020 initiative completed six solar-powered health centres in the southern state of Karnataka.
UAE, Greece delegations call for keeping Strait of Hormuz open
The UAE and Greece have held a second round of political consultations in Athens, with renewed calls to keep the Strait of Hormuz open in accordance with international laws.
UAE expresses solidarity with India over flood victims
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with India over the victims of floods and landslides caused by heavy rainfall, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries, as well as significant damage.
UAE leaders congratulate new UK PM Andy Burnham
United Arab Emirates President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan led the messages of congratulations and support for the United Kingdom's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
UAE strongly condemns renewed Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait
The United Arab Emirates has condemned the renewed attacks by Iran targeting Bahrain and Kuwait with missiles and drones.
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