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.
Apple debuts passport-shaped foldable phone Duo
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Dubai Holding signs single largest building contract valued at AED 5 billion
Dubai Holding has signed the single largest building contract valued at AED 5 billion for the Group's new headquarters and Jumeirah Residences Emirates Towers.
DP World strengthens Kenya commitment with new industrial park
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Trade through Dubai’s Hatta crossing surges 175%
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AED 11.6 million in licence penalties waived for Abu Dhabi businesses
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Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has unveiled a new framework to guide schools to design, deliver and strengthen student career counselling from early years through to graduation.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Thursday discussed ways to build on the longstanding ties between the two countries.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has been accorded an official reception by German leader Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Berlin's historic lakeside Villa Borsig.
