Expats in the UAE sent home around AED 165 billion last year.
According to figures from the Central Bank, remittances during the fourth quarter of 2019 saw an increase of 1.8 per cent year-on-year.
More than 15 per cent of the amount was transferred through banks and the rest via money exchange companies.
India was the top receiving country, followed by Pakistan, the Philippines and Egypt.
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Shareholders in Abu Dhabi-listed Borouge approved a $1.32 billion dividend for 2025 on Tuesday, as the petrochemicals company reported strong financial performance.
Emirates NBD launches business support package for SMEs
Emirates NBD has unveiled a business support package that consists of a set of temporary fee-relief measures to help SMEs manage day-to-day operations over the next few months.
H.H. Sheikh Khaled holds talks with Nubank CEO
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has explored investment opportunities offered in the Emirate during talks with David Vélez, Founder and CEO of Nubank.
'All roads' lead to higher prices, slower growth, IMF chief says
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ADNOC Gas shareholders approve record $3.6 billion dividend for 2025
ADNOC Gas confirmed shareholder approval of a record $3.584 billion dividend for 2025, with a final dividend of $896 million payable in May, at its Annual General Meeting on Monday.
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