Abu Dhabi, July 7, 2015

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced that it will release the salaries of the federal government's employees on July 14th 2015. This is in line with directives from His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and instructions from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. The Ministry has prepared the monthly payrolls which will be shared with the respective banks to carry out the exchange in a timely manner.

Commenting on this, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance, said: "Our wise leadership continues to demonstrate great interest in the welfare of UAE nationals and residents working in the federal government sector. Releasing salaries earlier will enable them to meet their needs and the fulfil the demands of their families in time for Eid al-Fitr."

HH added: "On this occasion, I would like to extend my sincere congratulations and blessings to His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and to the nationals and residents of this great nation."

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