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VAT in UAE: Key facts on real estate
The UAE will start implementing a value added tax (VAT … The owners of residential buildings do not have to register for VAT if they do not have any other business activities. Where owners have other business activities, they should consider their …
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UAE Exchange India Awarded for Business Excellence Award More than Once
UAE Exchange India is a legendary financial institution through decades of expertise in serving the customer with financial services, molding a company into best financial service provider of the nation. As a recognition for outstanding performance company …
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Gold jewellery prices in UAE hit highest in a month
Dubai: Gold prices in the UAE have hit their highest level in a month, with the bullion nearly touching the $1,300 level due to a soft US dollar. The price of 24-karat gold stood at Dh156.75 per gram on Sunday, up by Dh3 per gram from the beginning of the …
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Dubai Design and Fashion Council Signs MoU with the UAE Ministry of Economy for the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights
Dubai Design and Fashion Council (DDFC) and the Ministry of Economy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the protection of intellectual property rights, and against intellectual rights violations, in a signing ceremony held in Dubai Design …
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Mobile and package demand into the UAE is growing
According to the latest Q3 2017 data released by the Expedia group, international mobile business into the UAE has increased significantly compared to the same period last year. Data shows travellers from the United States leading with almost 35% of room …
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Dubai’s innovation showcase
Dubai Police drew international headlines with a hover-bike … He suggests pressure to embrace digital and transform their business is leading regional firms to look at what technology needs to be retired or moved to emerging platforms, while demand …
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Jetmakers end Dubai rollercoaster with big orders pending
… a deal that never was and ended with the mother of all air show announcements – this week’s Dubai Airshow saw little in the way of firm new business, but reminded observers the rivalry between two global giants is as fierce as ever. As stragglers …
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Colombian president chases more investment from UAE firms
Juan Manuel Santos, President of the Republic of Colombia, is chasing more investment from UAE businesses on tourism, agri-business and renewable energy. His comments came during a meeting at Dubai Chamber where Santos and a high-level delegation from …
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UAE, China oil giants agree to expand partnership
“Equally, we want partners who can deploy world-class engineering solutions for our mutual benefit, ultimately enabling us to drive a more profitable upstream business and strong returns to Abu Dhabi and the UAE.” In February, ADNOC signed another …
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Dubai Business Owners, Bounced Cheques Of Less Than 200k To Be Dealt With Fines
Also, offenses such as insult and defamation cases, and non-payment of rents would be now dealt with fines. Businessmen in Dubai have got further relief from the local government as the Dubai Public Prosecution service has moved to implement a legal …
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Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority Selects Entrepreneur Day Competition Winner
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for … Six shortlisted applicants presented their business plans to a live audience and judging panel as part of the startup pitch competition. Dr Mohammed Al Zarooni presented the award to the …
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Abu Dhabi-Owned Refiner Pivots to Asia as Europe Sales Slow
Refiners need to target petrochemical sales to Asia because it’s the only major region to buck a global trend of slowing growth, the head of Abu Dhabi-owned oil processor Cia. Espanola de Petroleos SAU said. Demand growth is declining in Europe and other …
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Work on Sharjah-Dubai bridge ‘to complete by Q3 2018’
Work on a major Sharjah-Dubai bridge that will increase road capacity to 17,700 cars per hour from the current 9,900, is on schedule, with the project on track to be completed by the third quarter of 2018. According to a Gulf News report, the UAE’s …
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Why the UAE plans to grow lettuce on Mars
One thing you can’t accuse the United Arab Emirates of lacking is vision. First they unveiled plans to launch a Mars probe. Then it was an ambition to colonise the Red Planet. Now the UAE has a new aim – to grow palm trees and lettuce there. The space …
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Arabian Business Achievement Award winners pay tribute to UAE’s leaders
Munib al-Masri, PADICO and Edgo Group chairman, in his acceptance speech at the Arabian Business Achievement Awards 2017, paid tribute to Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and other UAE leaders, for their forward-thinking visions, and the legacy of …
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Dubai Airshow: India marketing supersonic cruise missile BrahMos
DUBAI: India seems to be aggressively marketing its supersonic cruise missile BrahMos at the Dubai Airshow and is in talks with countries in the Middle East region. In the sprawl of pavilions boasting of cutting edge aviation and defence technology at the …
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