UAE Central Bank’s support package approaches $1.7bn
Loan deferrals under the UAE Central Bank’s support package launched in response to the Iran conflict have reached $1.68 billion (6.2 billion dirhams).
More than 60,000 individuals, 4,335 SMEs (small and medium enterprises) and 485 corporates have benefitted from the support initiative launched in March.
The transportation sector benefited the most, followed by hospitality and entertainment, according to data shared by the country’s central bank.
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