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UAE waives AED 834 million in loan interest for low-income retirees
The UAE's Defaulted Debts Settlement Fund has waived AED 834 million in accrued loan interest for 2,339 low-income retirees, ahead of Eid Al Adha.
May 26, 2026
May 26, 2026
The UAE's Defaulted Debts Settlement Fund has waived AED 834 million in accrued loan interest for 2,339 low-income retirees, ahead of Eid Al Adha.
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