Researchers will examine the spending habits of thousands of families throughout 2019. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
Researchers will examine the spending habits of thousands of families throughout 2019. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
Researchers will examine the spending habits of thousands of families throughout 2019. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
Researchers will examine the spending habits of thousands of families throughout 2019. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National

PODCAST: UAE in a minute for January 10, 2018


Liz Cookman
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The UAE economy is expected to grow 3.9 per cent in 2018, a senior official at the Ministry of Economy said on Tuesday. The outlook has been boosted by government efforts to diversify its income sources, including the introduction of a 5 per cent VAT.

UAE economy to grow 3.9 per cent in 2018, predicts Ministry of Economy

The body of a missing 5-year-old Emirati girl was found in a drainage duct in Ajman on Monday night. The girl, named only as Amal, was reported missing by her family on Sunday after she disappeared from her backyard.

Body of missing Emirati girl discovered in a drain

For female cancer patients, losing their hair during aggressive treatment can be traumatic. Abu Dhabi patient care charity Rahma makes affordable wigs to help women recover their self-esteem and they’re looking for donations.

Charity that makes wigs for cancer patients calls for hair donations