For its third edition, the Leaders in Fintech Awards will be staged in the UAE at Sofitel Dubai The Palm on June 12, 2023.
NYU Abu Dhabi researcher contributes to the discovery of an earth-sized exoplanet in the habitable zone with volcanic activity
The planet, named LP 791-18 d, was located and observed using data from NASA’s Tess satellite and the Spitzer Space Telescope …
UAE: Are interest-only home loans risky? What to know before opting for them
Image Credit: Shutterstock Dubai: Even though they are not as common as traditional … Also, it may not be easy to qualify as you will need to prove to the bank your repayment capability.” Markara …
The Debt Panel: ‘I left the UAE without paying off my credit card’
I worked in the UAE for about 10 years until 2011. I then lost my job and returned to my home country in the same year. I had a credit card from a local bank and when I left the Emirates, I owed a …
Ripple CEO says more crypto firms may leave U.S. due to ‘confusing’ rules
More crypto firms may leave the U.S. for more progressive jurisdictions like Europe if regulators continue to crack down on them, said Ripple CEO.
UAE, GCC countries transition to new corporate tax regime, experts call for regulatory overhaul
They also cautioned the regional regulators to be ahead in the game to stop fraudsters and mal-practitioners in the sector in their tracks UAE, GCC countries transition to new corporate tax regime, …
Travel and tourism sector set to contribute Dhs180.6bn to the UAE economy this year
WTTC is forecasting that the sector will create nearly 7,000 jobs this year, surpassing the pre-pandemic peak of 745,100 …
Joy for mother of autistic twins as Dubai clinic pledges support
A mother of autistic twins spoke of her joy after a Dubai health clinic chief stepped in to offer support after hearing about her financial challenges. Ambreen Suhaib, 35, told The National last month …
Inspiring journey of a Nigerian man who rose to become a marine officer in Dubai
Philips Michael joined World Security with no experience in 2013 is a marine officer now When Philips Michael landed in Dubai in 2013, the only skill that he could offer for a job was swimming. That …
Dubai turns into premier training ground for 160 neuro, orthopedic surgeons
Highly qualified professors from Europe and America come to the emirate periodically to teach the surgeons, offering them hands-on experience in the latest techniques …
Bayanat, Yahsat to develop UAE space eco-system
Bayanat, an AI-powered geospatial solutions company, and Al Yah Satellite Communications (Yahsat), have launched space programme to build national satellite remote sensing and Earth Observation (EO) …
Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Dubai Municipality ink MoU to further drone initiative
The MoU details a framework to achieve the goals of the Dubai Horizons project that is focused on planning drone flight routes and landing sites …
Sanjay Shah Ordered by Dubai Court to Repay $1.7B in a Tax Fraud Case
The highest court in Dubai mandated on Tuesday that a British hedge fund trader who had been found guilty of conspiring to commit a $1.7 billion tax fraud pay the entire amount to Denmark’s tax office …
Corporate Tax: At Dh1m, UAE ensures sizeable upper limit for individuals in business unlike VAT’s Dh375,000
In comparison, VAT ceiling for individuals doing business is Dh375,000 in annual revenue Individuals operating a business in the UAE will get into the corporate tax bracket only when their annual …
Dubai Metro Service Disrupted Due To Technical Issue
In an advisory, the authority said services at the Max Metro station “will be affected in both directions due to a technical issue”. It added that buses were deployed to transport passengers. A number of riders had reported delays during their commute,
Dubai: Parents Can Now Use App To Book School Rides For Children
New features are to be added to the product, including the ability to book roundtrips for customers who prefer having an adult to accompany the children during each ride, the ability to book recurring rides at the same time daily,
Dubai: Meet souq traders who can identify customers’ nationalities on sight, speak over 10 languages
These visitors feel respected for their culture and language, making them feel at ease while exploring the market,’ says one salesperson