PODCAST: UAE in a minute for January 10, 2018

Making today's headlines: economic growth, missing girl and charity hair donations

Researchers will examine the spending habits of thousands of families throughout 2019. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National

The UAE economy is expected to grow 3.9 per cent in 2018, a senior official at the Ministry of Economy said on Tuesday. The outlook has been boosted by government efforts to diversify its income sources, including the introduction of a 5 per cent VAT.

> UAE economy to grow 3.9 per cent in 2018, predicts Ministry of Economy

The body of a missing 5-year-old Emirati girl was found in a drainage duct in Ajman on Monday night. The girl, named only as Amal, was reported missing by her family on Sunday after she disappeared from her backyard.

> Body of missing Emirati girl discovered in a drain

For female cancer patients, losing their hair during aggressive treatment can be traumatic. Abu Dhabi patient care charity Rahma makes affordable wigs to help women recover their self-esteem and they’re looking for donations.

> Charity that makes wigs for cancer patients calls for hair donations