The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced the entry into force of Cabinet Decision No.(129) of 2025 amending certain provisions of Cabinet Decision …
UAE, Jordan sign $2.3 billion Port of Aqaba rail project deal
His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Dr Jafar Hassan, …
University of Sharjah, Shams sign an MoU to enhance media, innovation
The University of Sharjah (UoS) and Sharjah Media City (Shams) have signed an MoU to boost collaboration in media, communications, and public …
UAE businesses ditch SMS for WhatsApp – report
More than half of large organisations in the UAE plan to prioritise AI-enabled messaging platforms like WhatsApp, with SMS set to disappear, according to a new BCG-Meta report …
FTA announces entry into force of decision amending administrative penalties imposed for violations of tax legislation
ABU DHABI, 15th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced the entry into force of Cabinet Decision No. (129) of 2025 amending certain provisions of Cabinet Decision No. (40) …
UAE taxes: FTA announces new penalty rules, reduces fines for violations
The UAE’s tax authority on Wednesday announced updated penalty rules that lower some fines and make tax filing rules easier and more flexible for businesses and taxpayers in the Emirates. The Federal …
Mawarid FinTech Summit returns to Dubai with a focus on real-world impact
The event is expected to attract between 800 and 1,000 senior decision-makers, alongside representatives from more than 500 organisations …
Abu Dhabi’s BlueFive plans $3bn investment in defence companies
Abu Dhabi-based alternative asset manager BlueFive Capital is reportedly seeking to raise $3 billion for investing in aerospace and defence companies. The fund is expected to raise an initial $1 …
Sharjah to host International Congress of IBBY in 2030
Under the patronage of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and under the directives of …
SEC approves Sharjah Police Academy’s structure
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired the Council meeting …
Sharjah private schools, nurseries staff to resume in-person work from April 15
The announcement follows a nationwide plan to gradually resume in-person learning for nurseries across the UAE …
Chinese robotaxi companies forge ahead with UAE expansion despite Iran war
Ride-hailing company Didi plans to begin its first overseas robotaxi test in the United Arab Emirates later this year.
Dubai business support measures could ease pressure on hotel operators and suppliers
New financing from Emirates Development Bank and cost-relief steps from DIEZ are aimed at helping UAE businesses manage disruption, liquidity pressure and day-to-day operations. Dubai business support …
Dubai office values rise as investors target prime assets
The increase from AED3,986 per square foot at the end of 2024 was accompanied by a surge in high-value transactions, with 167 office assets worth more than AED10 million sold in 2025, up 114 percent f …
Dubai open for business despite ‘surreal moment’ in region, says senior official
Crisis in Gulf is ‘speed bump’ in long-term growth, Dubai Economic Development chief executive Hadi Badri tells The National …
UAE tourism revenues hit $2.67bn as occupancy reaches 85% in early 2026
UAE tourism sector records $2.67bn revenue and 85% occupancy in early 2026, with 17 per cent growth, officials say …
DMCC tops 26,000 companies as Dubai trade hub adds 2,300 firms in 2025
DMCC adds 2,300 companies in 2025 to exceed 26,000 members, with tech, commodities and finance driving Dubai trade …