With IT services adoption soaring across manufacturing, logistics, real estate, and education, experts predict a transformational decade ahead for the UAE’s digital economy …
Dubai’s Emirates announces record Dh22.7 billion profit
Emirates Group on Thursday announced yet another annual record profit. The Dubai-based group revealed that it recorded profit before tax of Dh22.7 billion ($6.2 billion), up 18 per cent from last year …
UAE corporate tax implications for businesses that shut down
You are shuttering your business. A liquidator from the approved list for your trade licence issuing authority has submitted its report. All is in good order and you have promised the authorities and …
‘Immunity tickets’ and Dubai rentals: Investment banker reveals how the rich shield their money
An investment banker has peeled back the curtain on how the ultra wealthy structure their money across borders—using low-tax jurisdictions, offshore trusts, and second passports to manage risk, avoid …
Citi debt duo in Dubai leave US bank: IFR
Iman Abdel Khalek, head of debt capital markets for CEEMEA, based in Dubai, and Zain Zaidi, head of UK, Europe and MEA loans products and execution, also based in Dubai, have left the bank …
Britons Urged To Move To This Middle Eastern State With Tax-Free Salaries and Amazing Healthcare
Forget Dubai – a new Middle East hotbed is attracting attention with all eyes on it! Qatar has rapidly become desert backwater to the world’s glitziest hotspot, with Doha the new hot ticket for …
Expert offers guides to owning second homes offshore
A number of Nigerians have invested in properties, especially in the residential segment, outside the shores of the country. Many of …
US Embassy in UAE to suspend visa, fee payment services for two weeks
The US Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the US Consulate General in Dubai will temporarily suspend visa appointment and fee payment services from May 15 to May 29, 2025. The two stations are transitioning to …
Jamaica to review visa facilitation for GCC visitors
In a bid to attract more visitors from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has announced plans to review visa facilitation. Speaking at a recent …
UAE to waive fines for late corporate tax registration
The Federal Tax Authority on Wednesday, May 7, announced that it has begun implementing the UAE Cabinet Decision to exempt certain corporate taxpayers from administrative penalties resulting from the …
Abu Dhabi Customs discusses trade with Japanese industry leaders
Abu Dhabi Customs highlighted the main digital initiatives that simplify customs procedures and ease cross-border trade during an economic delegation’s visit to Japan on Wednesday.The visitors …
Disney Stock Soars After Earnings. Why It’s All About Abu Dhabi and Theme Parks.
Disney stock was soaring Wednesday after the company beat Wall Street’s earnings target and unveiled a plan to build a theme park in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.The House of Mouse reported …
Disneyland Abu Dhabi promises to be very un-Disney – contemporary, modern and cutting edge
Disney’s new waterfront resort will be built next to SeaWorld, Ferrari World and Warner Bros. World theme parks on Yas Island in the United Arab Emirates.
Jafza at 40: How massive Dubai free zone went from 19 companies to over 11,000 to become trade powerhouse
Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) in Dubai is celebrating its 40 th anniversary as it has moved from 19 companies to become a powerhouse with more than 11,000 customers.
Abu Dhabi Customs showcases advanced digital experience to strengthen trade partnerships with Japan
Abu Dhabi Customs, as part of the Abu Dhabi Economic Delegation’s visit to Japan, is showcasing key digital initiatives aimed at streamlining customs procedures and facilitating cross-border trade.The …
US Embassy services unavailable for two weeks in the UAE
The US embassy and consulate in the UAE will not offer new visa appointments and fee payment services for two weeks in May.The planned downtime is to allow the transition to a new visa service …
CA thanks UAE for the investment proposal and smooth visa for Bangladeshis
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday thanked the United Arab Emirates for significant progress towards resuming visas for Bangladeshi nationals and welcomed investment proposals from …