Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Islamic Forum (SIF) announced the launch of its 25th annual …
UAE breaks into global top 5 in 2025 IMD Competitiveness Ranking
The UAE’s ranking has risen from 28th globally in 2009 to being among the top five globally in competitiveness in 2025 …
June 25 Gulf Business Breakfast: full speaker line-up announced
We’ve assembled a standout speaker lineup to tackle everything from residence-by-investment to the UAE IPO outlook for 2025 and beyond …
UAE waives overstay fines for iranians stranded amid Israel-Iran conflict, valid until end of 2025
The UAE has waived all overstay fines for Iranian nationals, both residents and visitors, due to travel disruptions caused by the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. The exemption, valid until December 31, …
UAE offers Corporate Tax fine waiver — but deadline looms
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) is urging corporate taxpayers across the UAE to register for corporate tax and file returns within the legal deadline to avoid administrative penalties, under a limited …
UAE President directs authorities to exempt Iranian nationals from late departure fines
Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs …
UAE ranked 5th in global competitiveness ranking; Cabinet reviews $1.4tn trade success
UAE ranks 5th globally in 2025 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking; Cabinet reviews trade achievements and approves13 international agreements …
Chennai ITAT ruling a relief for UAE firms: Design review fees not taxable in India without FTS clause or PE
The Chennai ITAT ruled that a UAE-based company’s design review income is not taxable in India due to the absence of an FTS clause in the India-UAE tax treaty and no Permanent Establishment (PE) in …
Mohammed bin Rashid: UAE is ranked 5th globally by 2025 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, has chaired a Cabinet meeting held at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. The meeting was attended by …
UAE strengthens its position as a hub for advanced manufacturing
The Ministry of Investment hosted the signing of a landmark joint venture agreement to establish Tellus Power Mena, a new UAE-based electric vehicle …
UAE’s ADNOC upping US investments, says AI once-in-a generation investment opportunity
ADNOC chief Sultan al-Jaber said on Tuesday the United Arab Emirates state oil company was looking to grow its U.S. energy investments six-fold to $440 billion in the next 10 years.
Dubai shifts into global top tier for events impact
Dubai’s large-scale events are having a positive impact on the local economy, buoying a variety of sectors and propelling the emirate into the “global top tier” of cities with the most influential …
Dubai’s summer property boom defies seasonal slowdowns
The data shows a consistent three-year pattern of rising transactions in the summer season. Property sales during summer 2024 surged 37.7 per cent compared to the same period in 2023 …
UAE visitors urged to plan, renew visa before expiry amid flight disruptions, high demand
With the summer holiday season in full swing, many flights are fully booked, airfares are rising, and ongoing flight cancellations amid Iran-Israel tensions, are compounding the challenges …
UAE Emerges As A Rising Destination For International Students Amid U.S. Visa Policy Concern
Universities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are witnessing a spike in number of applications from international students following the increasing level of uncertainty surrounding US student visa …
940 participants attend Abu Dhabi Corporate Tax Awareness Workshop
Abu Dhabi: A new workshop hosted recently in Abu Dhabi by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) saw the participation of around 940 business representatives and stakeholders, as the FTA continues to …
I left the NHS to work in Dubai – my salary is over £100k, there’s no way I’d return
Soaring numbers of British healthcare workers are leaving the NHS in search of less stress, better pay and quality of life in the UAE …