The exemption applies as long as these services are not provided for a fee, discount, commission, or similar compensation …
India reduces local remedies exhaustion period to 3 years for UAE investors
India has cut down by two years the local remedies exhaustion period for UAE investors from five years under the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT), which came into effect between the two countries in …
A Financial Strategy Guide To Dubai: The Future Hub For Global Entrepreneurs
Whether you’re a startup or an established enterprise, financial projections are essential for scaling your business in Dubai.
Dubai real estate’s best-performing areas amid $38.6bn sales record revealed, what property types are selling best?
The Dubai real estate sector hit a $38.6bn sales record in Q3. Which neighbourhoods are selling most properties …
Bowen: Year of killing and broken assumptions has taken Middle East to edge of deeper, wider war
Twelve months on from the 7 October attacks which led to Israel’s war in Gaza, our international editor says the region is on the edge of something even worse.
Emirates launches large-scale solar energy project
In a significant move towards enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability, Emirates has partnered with Etihad Clean Energy Development to launch a …
UAE Cabinet approves establishment of Supreme Space Council
The council will be chaired by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence. The Council will include the Minister of …
Dubai Humanitarian wins Gold Stevie Award for pioneering technology in global aid
The Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence is an international competition that recognizes the outstanding achievements of individuals, teams, and organizations shaping the future of technology …
UAE Removes VAT on Cryptocurrency Transactions
The UAE has exempted all cryptocurrency transactions from value-added tax, applying retroactively from January 2018, in a move that aligns digital assets with traditional financial services.
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Rashmi Garg, Al Dhabi Capital, Senior Portfolio Manager, discusses Fed cuts, US economy and China economic stimulus. She speaks with Joumanna Bercetche on Horizons Middle East & Africa. David Roche, …
Sharjah launches ‘influencers’ programme to train, equip social media talents
Six weeks of workshops will include talks, featuring well-known influencers who will share their journeys, experiences, and valuable insights …
UAE President directs six additional humanitarian aid flights to Lebanon
ABU DHABI – President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed the dispatch of six additional flights delivering humanitarian aid to the people of Lebanon. This comes in addition to the US$100 million aid package launched recently.
The Lucid Air Joins the Dubai Police Force, It’s in Just the Right Place
The Lucid Air will now wear the white and green livery of the Police Dubai Force and operate to catch perpetrators in the low-crime-rate city …
India, UAE investment promotion, protection treaty comes into effect from August 31: Finance ministry
Enforcement of India-UAE BIT provides investment protection, dispute settlement, and boosts bilateral investments and economies.
Govt says new India-UAE pact to ensure continued investment protection
The UAE is the seventh-largest source of FDI for India, with a share of about 3%. The earlier bilateral investment promotion and protection agreement expired on 12 September.
UAE: No extension of visa amnesty after October 31; stricter measures, deportations to follow
The administration urges those who have received exit permits to leave before the deadline, as some have not yet departed …
The Monday Roundup: what we are watching this week | Oct 7th
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