Abu Dhabi is celebrating a stellar year for tourism, with The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) reporting 4.8 million guests between January and October 2024. This marks a …
Sound of silence: rediscovering peace in Abu Dhabi’s forgotten port
And so, I sign up for Abu Dhabi ‘s Warehouse 421’s silent walk series with glee. Two whole hours of peace. No weary renditions of Baby Shark to be reeled off for at least 120 minutes. No referring to …
Abu Dhabi’s gateway to Milan triples with incredible fares
The combined triple-daily service will see Etihad offer 12,600 seats per week between Abu Dhabi and Milan, representing a year-on-year capacity increase of almost 115 per cent. The schedule is …
Abu Dhabi motorists report accident on road toward Dubai; delays expected
Motorists travelling from Abu Dhabi to Dubai have reported a traffic jam on the Sheikh Zayed Road (E11). According to a Google Maps update, an accident has occurred on the stretch Al Shahamah, near …
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange signs MoU with Iraqi Securities Commission
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Iraqi Securities Commission at the governmental palace in Baghdad, under the patronage of Prime Minister …
Economy Minister: Georgian Gov’t to secure “multi-billion-dollar” investment agreement during PM’s visit to Abu Dhabi
Georgian Economy Minister Levan Davitashvili on Sunday said an “important agreement” with a “leading global development group” was planned to be signed during the ongoing visit of the country’s Prime …
L&T announced as preferred EPC contractor for solar PV and battery storage gigascale project in Abu Dhabi
L&T’s renewables business vertical has been selected by Masdar, as one of the preferred EPC contractors for solar PV and battery storage gigascale project which will be built in Abu Dhabi.
Sharjah Chamber launches the first ” Rare Natural Pearls” exhibition in the Emirate, during the sixth Jewels of Emirates Show
Sharjah, The Emirati Goldsmiths Platform, an initiative of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) aimed at supporting young Emirati talents in the gold and jewellery design industry, is …
UAE stocks witness highest foreign buying in Q4 2024 among GCC peers
Overall, foreign investors, including institutional and retail investors, were net buyers on GCC stock markets during Q4 2024 with net buying at $3.0 billion as compared to $3.7 billion in net buying …
UAE petrol prices to change for February 2025
The UAE is set to announce petrol prices for February 2025 later this week. Petrol prices were frozen in January, as the UAE announced there would be no change for motorists filling up on Super 98, …
UAE Federal Tax Authority Clarifies Penalties for Unpaid Corporate Taxes
Failing to pay the due corporate tax for each month or part thereof shall be subject to a monthly penalty of 14% per annum.
UAE: Planning to import plants? How to obtain permits for agricultural shipments
Do you own a plant nursery in the UAE and want to import seeds or saplings to diversify your produce or expand your business? To do so, one must obtain authorisation from the country’s Ministry of …
Federal Tax Authority applies VAT refund of AED 2.9bln for 35,000 UAE Nationals for building new residences by the end of 2024
K retail outlets across the UAE now providing tax refunds for tourists with an 18 per cent increase in self-service tax refund systems recorded over the last year …
Sharjah Launches AI-Driven Smart Parking Services
Sharjah Municipality has rolled out an advanced AI-powered parking system across the city, making parking more convenient and efficient for residents and visitors.AI for Seamless ParkingThe new system …
Arunachal’s Techi Sonu Selected For Sharjah 2025 International Para Athletics Championship
In a historic achievement for Arunachal Pradesh, para-athlete Techi Sonu has been selected by the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) to represent India at the prestigious Sharjah 2025 International …
‘Side hustles’ in Dubai: The do’s and don’ts of owning a business while working as a full-time employee
In Dubai, anyone looking to engage in economic activity, whether as a full-time employee or otherwise, must obtain the necessary licenses from the relevant authorities …
Done in by one law he couldn’t dodge
Around midday on Feb 2 last year, a large wave began its slow rumble toward the Aisland 1, an 800-ton deck barge floating between the United Arab Emirates and Iran.