The UAE’s Finance Ministry has announced that a sugar tax will be imposed on beverages containing sugar, starting next year. The tax will be imposed based on the volumetric amount of sugar content in …
CSG to set up intelligent energy-saving glass plant in Abu Dhabi
Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group today announced that China Southern Glass (CSG), a global leader in energy-saving glass and advanced materials, will establish its first overseas …
Abu Dhabi Chamber, ADGM, ADIO highlight Abu Dhabi’s investment opportunities in London
The Abu Dhabi-London Business Connect, to be held on October 8, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum (ADIF) on October 9, underscore Abu Dhabi’s business and investment community’s commitment to broaden …
8 important Dubai visa changes you need to know about in 2025
There have been several important Dubai visa changes and announcements rolled out in the past year which make it easier to get your hands on a visa …
Gulf’s Schengen-style GCC visa to be launched soon, offering seamless travel across 6 nations
This visa will serve as a key move towards deeper regional integration, positioning the Gulf as a single unified tourism destination …
Flash deals hit Dubai: 1-day home bargains for 10 straight days
Dubai Home Festival adds “Daily Home Drops” from 8–16 October with one-day flash deals across home and electronics. First drop: TERIM microwaves from AED 139 at select Better Life stores in Dubai.
Primark charts UAE debut with three Dubai outlets
Primark will launch three flagship stores in Dubai in early 2026, marking its first retail foray in the UAE under a franchise partnership with Alshaya Group. The outlets are slated for Dubai Mall, …
New Dubai bridge cuts travel time to Mall of the Emirates from 10 minutes to 1
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in partnership with Majid Al Futtaim Properties, has opened a new 300-metre bridge on Sheikh Zayed Road, giving motorists from Abu Dhabi and Jebel Ali …
Dubai Mall Announces “Dubai Mall Festival of Fashion” — A Global Celebration of Style
Dubai Mall, the world’s most visited shopping mall, is set to host a landmark event in the global fashion calendar: Dubai Mall Festival of Fashion. Taking place on January 29 and 30, 2026, the two-day …
Sip more sugar, pay more tax: Understanding UAE’s new soft drink rules and what changes for buyers
From January 2026, the UAE introduces a tiered sugar tax on fizzy drinks. Higher sugar content increases prices, while low-sugar beverages could cost less. Consumers, manufacturers, and retailers must …
Inside Day 1 Of Forex Expo Dubai 2025: Insights From The ZEX PR WIRE Podcast Studio
Insights From The ZEX PR WIRE Podcast Studio. From fintech innovation to trader education, Day 1 set the tone for global collaboration as the Forex Expo Podcast powered by ZEX PR WIRE captured …
Arada awards AED128mln construction contract to build Raffles World Academy, Aljada, a new K-12 international school for Sharjah
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates: Arada has awarded the main construction contract for the second school at Aljada, the AED35 billion mixed-use megaproject in Sharjah. Valued at AED128 million, the …
Arada awards $35mn contract for Raffles World Academy at Aljada in Sharjah
Image: Arada Arada has awarded a AED128 million contract to Al Rehab Al Arabi Building Contracting Co. LLC for the construction of Raffles World Academy at Aljada, the AED35 billion mixed-use …
ICCROM Forum in Sharjah Concludes with Call to Empower Women, Youth in Safeguarding Heritage
Sharjah: The 5th Arab Forum for Cultural Heritage concluded in Sharjah last week after three days of dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and strategic planning to strengthen cultural heritage protection in …
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum Unveils New Hub – Dubai Founders HQ – to Empower Startups and SMEs
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has launched Dubai Founders HQ, a …
Dubai launches Founders HQ to power next wave of UAE startups
Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai Founders HQ, a startup hub uniting founders, investors, and innovators under Dubai’s D33 agenda to scale 30 unicorns by 2033 …
Dubai Real Estate: An Opportune Moment For Indian Investors
Dubai imposes no property tax, no capital gains tax, and no income tax on rental income, a trifecta that maximises investor yield …