UAE Non-Oil Business Activity Surges to Nine-Month High in December

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 The United Arab Emirates' non-oil private sector recorded its fastest expansion in nine months in December 2024, buoyed by strong domestic demand and increased business activity, according to the latest S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) report. PMI Highlights Robust Growth The seasonally adjusted UAE PMI climbed to 55.4 in December from 54.2 in November, signaling robust growth well above the 50.0 threshold that separates expansion from contraction. This marked the third consecutive monthly increase, underscoring sustained recovery in the non-oil sector. Key drivers of growth included a notable rise in new business activity. The new orders subindex rose sharply to 59.3 in December from 58.0 in the previous month, reflecting strong domestic demand. Challenges Amid the Growth While domestic demand flourished, export growth slowed, with the export orders subindex dropping to a seven-month low. Additionally, businesses faced mounting backlogs due to capacity constraints,...

UAE's Operation Gallant Knight 3: Humanitarian Assistance to Gaza

 

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Through Operation "Gallant Knight 3," the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has continued to provide the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip with unflinching support and essential humanitarian aid to lessen their suffering. The UAE has helped 13,811 people as a result of this operation, giving more than 2,154 food packs to those in need.

In particular, 345 food items were given to the Nuseirat Camp, 337 to the Austrian Housing Project tenants, and 750 food parcels were given out in Khan Yunis. In addition, 280 parcels were given to refugees in the Khan Yunis governorate's north, 80 to recently displaced residents in the governorate's center, and an additional 80 parcels were given to a camp adjacent to the Za'arabeh. Additionally, 60 parcels were given to those who had been evacuated west of Rafah, 152 to 

Over 15,755 tons of humanitarian aid have been sent by the UAE thus far, with 14 trucks transporting 300 tons of supplies, including food, tents, and medical equipment. 476 trucks, 2 ships, and 163 cargo planes were used to deliver this relief. Additionally, the UAE set up a field hospital, treating around 5,123 patients.

This year the United Arab Emirates has established six desalination plants with a daily production capacity of 1.2 million gallons, guaranteeing Gaza's population access to clean water. These initiatives demonstrate the UAE's dedication to helping disadvantaged groups and enhancing their standard of living during emergencies. 

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