The US Senate has unanimously passed a $2 trillion bill designed to help workers and industries that have been effected by the coronavirus pandemic.
It will also allow the country to spend billions of dollars on medical equipment.
The Senate passed the bill by a vote of 96-0, which means it will now be sent to the House of Representatives for a vote sometime this week.
The bill is the largest economic stimulus in US history.
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UAE, Uzbekistan sign digital infrastructure deal
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TECOM Group profit increases 15% on record high occupancy levels
Dubai's TECOM Group has announced a 15 per cent year-on year (YoY) growth in net profit to AED 293 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2024.
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UAE, Iran expand cooperation in additional sectors
The UAE and Iran have explored ways to expand economic cooperation in sectors such as tourism, transport, entrepreneurship and renewable energy.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai said that the decision to unify the Armed Forces on May 6 1976, was a pivotal moment in the history of the UAE as the nation celebrates its 48th Armed Forces Unification Day.
Four Dubai Metro stations remain closed following extreme weather conditions the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed. Passengers are being urged to check for regular updates to the public transport network.
Ajman witnessed a seven per cent increase in tourism revenue in the first quarter of 2024, driven by a three per cent rise in occupancy rates and a nine per cent growth in visitor numbers compared to the same period in 2023.
