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Federal government employees in the United Arab Emirates will observe a four-day holiday in celebration of Eid Al Adha. According to the announcement by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR), the break will begin on Thursday, 5th June 2025, coinciding with Arafat Day, and will extend through to Sunday, 8th June 2025. Work is scheduled to resume on Monday, 9th June.

The UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has introduced the first-ever ‘Finfluencer’ licence in the region, aimed at regulating digital financial content. This initiative is designed to align regulatory practices with the digital transformation of the finance sector, ensuring that online financial advice adheres to established norms and safeguards.

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Emirates Development Bank (EDB), the primary financial driver of economic growth and industrial progress in the UAE, showcased its unique perspective on financing national development, fostering SME resilience, and adapting to the evolving treasury landscape at the ACT Middle East Treasury Summit 2024, which concluded today in Dubai.

General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has introduced the “Advanced System for Proactive Financial Planning” initiative, named Wafra, aimed at enhancing financial literacy among those covered by pension laws.