Russia and Ukraine conducted a prisoner exchange, each releasing 205 prisoners, with the UAE acting as a mediator. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy expressed gratitude, and Russia’s ombudsman appreciated …
Dubai real estate sales soar to $17bn in April; top-performing areas revealed
Dubai’s real estate market set a new monthly sales record of AED62.4bn ($17bn) in April, a 95.3 per cent increase in value on the same month last year, according to a market update issued by fäm …
UAE to integrate AI into its legal system: Sheikh Mohammed
The UAE cabinet will be establishing a Legislative Intelligence Office: Sheikh Mohammed His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler …
Nippon Energy to commission 1GW HJT PV module plant in Dubai
Recently, there are foreign media reports that the Japanese PV EPC company Nippon Energy announced plans to establish a PV module manufacturing plant …
UAE hosts inaugural Governance of Emerging Technologies Summit
The summit is organised by the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) in strategic partnership with the UAE Public Prosecution.
UAE clarifies tax rules for real estate investors
UAE tax authorities issue public clarification over Corporate Tax rules for investors in Real Estate Investment Trust …
FTA clarifies corporate tax exemptions of investors in REITs as a qualified fund
According to the FTA’s clarification, issued today, for tax periods beginning on or after the 1st of January 2025, resident and non-resident legal persons investing in a REIT that is exempt from …
Dubai Chamber of Commerce members’ exports, re-exports increased by 16.8% in Q1 2025
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced details of its key achievements during the first quarter of 2025. The impact achieved …
Two Dubai companies fined Dh100,000 each for missing financial disclosure deadline
Two licensed financial firms operating in Dubai have been fined by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) for failing to comply with regulatory reporting obligations. Mondial (Dubai) LLC and …
UAE, GCC IPO pipeline looks healthy; family businesses could tap public market, say experts
The UAE and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) initial public offering (IPO) pipeline is looking good with some family-owned businesses potentially going public in the coming years, industry players said …
ADIB wins four awards at MEED’s MENA Banking Excellence Awards 2025
Recognised as the MENA Islamic Retail Bank of the Year, Best SME Bank in the UAE, Best Fintech Collaboration, and for Excellence in Client Services …
Sharjah Just Became the Most Mom-Supportive Emirate
Effective May 5, 2025, working moms in Sharjah’s government sector who give birth to a child with medical needs will now get more than just a “good luck” and maternity leave. Thanks to a new …
Sharjah Chamber, Estonian Ambassador discuss enhancing cooperation in technology and agriculture
The meeting was attended by H.E Raghda Hamad Omran Taryam, Board Member of SCCI, and Dr. Fatima Khalifa Al Muqarrab, Director of the International Relations Department at SCCI, along with several offi …
Sharjah a magnet for entrepreneurs worldwide, says Sheikha Bodour
Under the leadership of Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), the Sheraa Board of Advisers …
UAE cuts paperwork, speeds up degree nods for international students
The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has introduced a new law cutting the number of documents required from 14 to just four — a 70% reduction. The move forms part of the UAE’s wider Zero Government Bureaucracy programme to simplify public services, according to Emirates News Agency (WAM).
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Dubai real estate: Property market hits all-time high with nearly $17bn April transactions
Dubai’s real estate market continues to scale new heights, propelled by bold city planning, regulatory innovation, and investor trust …