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UAE Central Bank Raises Base Rate to 3.9% After Federal Reserve Hike

The Central Bank of the UAE raised its overnight deposit base rate by 25 basis points to 3.9%, following the US Federal Reserve’s rate increase and lifting borrowing costs across the Emirates.
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UAE Condemns Houthi Missile and Drone Attacks on Saudi Cities

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