UAE ranks second globally in Henley Crypto Adoption Index 2026 with a 46.4/60 score, driven by tax attractiveness, VARA regulation, innovation, and the Digital Dirham project …
Dubai Customs reinforces city’s position as key global trade gateway with trade through Hatta crossing surging 175% in H1 2026
DUBAI, 8th September, 2026 (WAM) — Operational results achieved by the Hatta Customs Crossing in the first half of 2026 reaffirmed Dubai’s ability to continually strengthen its position as a global …
Pakistani chartered accountants in UAE honoured for driving financial sector growth
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan were recognised in Dubai, highlighting the role of Pakistani finance professionals in supporting the UAE’s economic diversification …
MP CM Mohan Yadav meets Sharjah Chamber head to boost trade ties
MP CM Mohan Yadav met Sharjah Chamber Chairman Abdallah Sultan Al Owais at AIM Congress-2026 to discuss boosting trade and investment. Yadav invited him to the Global Investors Summit-2027 and …
UAE responds to media reports on conversations with Israeli government
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has underscored that the UAE Government does not comment on media stories or speculation regarding conversations between government leaders. The UAE’s engagement since October 7 was consistently directed toward de-escalation, regional stability and preventing violence.
Qatar and UAE say Gulf cannot rely on US alone for region’s security
Qatar and the UAE have called for stronger Gulf defences as US security protection is no longer enough, with officials stating that trust with Iran “is a mountain to climb” and that their economies
UAE-developed aluminium technology to power major expansion in India
A UAE-developed technology that makes aluminium production more efficient is set to be used in India, marking another step in the international expansion of Emirates Global Aluminium’s (EGA) …
UAE updates VAT rules to improve compliance and clarity
The UAE Ministry of Finance has updated its VAT regulations in a move aimed at reducing red tape and making tax procedures easier to follow.The changes apply to tax laws first introduced in 2017 and …
UAE: Ministry of Finance announces amendments to VAT Executive Regulation
The amendments aim to simplify procedures and provide greater clarity for taxable persons, thereby supporting voluntary compliance and reducing tax disputes. They introduce a number of technical and …
UAE updates VAT Executive Regulation to enhance compliance and transparency
UAE amends VAT Executive Regulation to simplify procedures, clarify VAT treatment for medical products, employee accommodation and composite supplies, and strengthen compliance and transparency …
UAE tightens VAT rules to curb tax evasion and clarify compliance
The UAE has amended its Value Added Tax (VAT) executive regulations, introducing new restrictions on input tax recovery for large cash payments in a move aimed at strengthening compliance and reducing …
UAE business delegation to visit Madhya Pradesh in January for investments
A UAE business delegation will visit Madhya Pradesh in January to explore investment opportunities across various sectors. UAE Special Envoy Badr Jafar confirmed the plan after meeting with Chief …
Dubai launches Agentic AI training drive for 14,000 businesses
Dubai is training over 14,000 businesses in ‘agentic’ AI so systems can act autonomously, boosting productivity and keeping the emirate a tech leader.
Abu Dhabi is getting Hogwarts and Diagon Alley in the same park
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Netanyahu allegedly received UAE warning before October 7Published on: September 8, 2026 7:50 PM
Pakistan, Sept. 8 — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly received a warning from the UAE before Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack. Haaretz reported that UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin …
UAE warned Netanyahu of Hamas attack 10 days before October 7: Report
UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed reportedly warned Netanyahu that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was planning a major operation before October 7.
Meraas awards $160m construction contract for Dubai’s City Walk Crestlane
The contract covers the delivery of 394 residential units across four buildings under Phase 3 of the development.