The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced it will discontinue the eDirham system for paying taxes from Sunday, October 30. It will be replaced with Magnati, the smart payment option from First Abu …
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UAE 2021 state revenue totalled 463.9 bln dirham – state news agency
The United Arab Emirates’ state revenues totalled 463.9 billion dirham ($126.31 billion) in 2021, state news agency (WAM) reported on Tuesday, citing the finance ministry.
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Swissquote adds stocks listed on Dubai Financial Market
Swissquote has connected to the Dubai Financial Market to allow its clients’ access to DFM listed securities as the leading Swiss bank and online brokerage continues to expand its product offering.
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Mideast Stocks: Saudi bourse falls on poor earnings, volatile oil; Abu Dhabi up
Crude prices, a key catalyst for the Gulf’s financial markets, were broadly stable moving in and out of negative territory after industry data showed U.S. crude stockpiles rose more than expected last …
UAE: When is the next long weekend?
Public holidays set on Commemoration Day and UAE National Day Abu Dhabi / Dubai: As the country heads towards the cooler months, many residents are now making travel plans over the next long weekend, …
Dubai’s biggest lender Emirates NBD posts 51% rise in Q3 net profit
Emirates NBD, Dubai’s biggest lender, has posted a 25% year-on-year (YoY) rise in net profit on the back of strong lending growth and high interest rates. Its Q3 net profit rose 51% YoY to AED3.8 …
Dubai: Man fires pistol through brother’s window; jailed
The weapon has been confiscated and he has been sentenced to two months in prison for endangering the victim’s life …
Dubai now has fastest vertical-launch rollercoaster in world
Dubai’s Storm Coaster is now officially the fastest of its kind in the world. Guinness World Records confirmed its status this week, adding more prestige to the Dubai Hills Mall attraction. The indoor …
Karangu Muraya: 7 Photos of Philanthropist Savouring Dubai’s World Renown Sites
Kikuyu singer turned philanthropist Karangu Muraya got a fully paid seven day holiday to Dubai and has been sharing photos of enjoying time in the scenic city.
Dubai-made drone hits healthcare delivery market
Health authorities in Saudi Arabia and Oman have expressed an interest in taking on the technology to deliver medical supplies and prescriptions to those without transport, Mr Masri said. All drones …
UAE: Ageing father takes back 7,400 shares from sons who refused to take care of him
An Abu Dhabi father has won a civil lawsuit against his five children in which he demanded that they return the 7,400 trade shares in a business that he bo..
UAE tops list of FDI senders to Egypt, says Egyptian PM
The UAE tops the list of FDI sending countries and is the first country to allocate investments to Egypt with a share of 29 percent of the total foreign investments flowing to the country in this …
UAE: Man ordered to pay Dh10,000 for beating brother up after an argument
A young man who badly beat up his brother following a heated argument has been told to pay him Dh10,000 in compensation for the injuries.The Abu Dhabi Family and Civil Administrative Claims Court …
Exclusive: It’s the result of my late mother’s prayers, says UAE T20 World Cup star
Zahoor Khan played a big role in the Emirate’s first-ever win in a T20 World Cup match with exquisite reverse swinging skills …
Dubai: Multi-vehicle collision on key road towards Abu Dhabi
Dubai Police on Thursday morning tweeted that there has been an accident on a key road in the Abu Dhabi direction. A collision that involved multiple vehicles occurred on Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Road …
Dubai Police seize 436kg of drugs
The General Department of Anti-narcotics at Dubai Police received a tip-off about a drug-trafficking gang attempting to smuggle drugs in 280 packaging bags (5.6 tonnes) filled with a mixture of natura …
Palestinian innovation is going global and its first stop is Dubai
Rateb H.Rabi is the co-founder and managing director of Intersect Innovation Hub, a business incubator serving startups in …