A Preston fraud mastermind has been ordered to pay £90 million back after he was convicted in 2023 of one of the UK’s biggest carousel tax frauds …
Wood Group to be bought for £216m by Dubai’s Sidara
Troubled Wood Group has agreed to a £216 million takeover by. The Aberdeen-headquartered engineering and energy services firm said Sidara will pay 30p per share to buy the firm after reducing a …
Where to shop up to 90% off in Dubai for this weekend only
Top brands based at malls all across the city are taking part in the final big sale of the Dubai Summer Surprises season between Friday August 29 and Sunday August 31.
Luxury And Fintech: How Gen-Z Is Rewriting The Rules Of Wealth
And fintech is now the center of this change … at how seamlessly financial technology is already woven into the lives of the well-off. Consider Dubai, a dynamic playground that draws thousands of …
UAE holiday, petrol price changes, tax update, Saudi property reforms, new Kuwait laws – 10 things you missed this week
From a new UAE holiday and petrol price changes to a significant tax update, Saudi property reforms and new Kuwait laws — here are 10 big Gulf business stories you may have missed this week …
UAE to boost intellectual property protection and patent registration
Al Muaini underscored the Ministry’s unwavering commitment to advancing the national innovation ecosystem and enhancing the UAE’s capabilities in IP protection. These efforts are reinforced by …
UAE’s new tax on sugary drinks: What it means for you, businesses
The more sugar a beverage contains, the higher the tax per litre, marking a definitive shift from the current flat-rate model …
Astro Offshore moves into platform supply sector with two-ship buy from Alphard
Acquisitions will also spearhead Dubai-based operator’s move into the West African offshore market …
Sharjah makes people with disabilities feel wanted, loved
With 1.3 billion people worldwide (16% of the global population) living with some form of disability, Inclusion International’s World Congress 2025 “We Are Inclusion” will bring together over 70 …
UAE-Vietnam trade up 17% in H1 as CEPA set to take effect
The UAE has also concluded CEPAs with Indonesia, Cambodia and Malaysia. Its non-oil trade with ASEAN states reached $37.7 billion in 2024, up 4.2 per cent from 2023 and 16.8 per cent higher than in …
Economic boost: Dubai powers ahead as global investor magnet
From economic diversification and regulatory innovation to its central geographic position and unmatched connectivity, the emirate has created a model that is increasingly emulated worldwide …
Launching A Business In Dubai: What Entrepreneurs Need To Know – Forbes
My journey in Dubai began with a single business license application, which quickly evolved into multiple enterprises spanning different sectors. What initially drew me to Dubai was the …
O Gold, botim launch MENA’s first fintech gold investment solutions
UAE – O Gold, the UAE’s first Emirati app for fractional gold and silver ownership, has partnered with botim, Astra Tech’s flagship AI-powered fintech, to expand gold investments in the botim …
Gold at your fingertips: UAE’s Botim now lets you invest from 0.1 grams
In a move set to transform the region’s digital finance landscape, O Gold, the UAE’s first Emirati app for fractional gold and silver ownership, has partnered with Botim, Astra Tech’s flagship …
Sharjah Airport Launches New Route With Fly Cham to Damascus and Aleppo
The Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) has announced the launch of Fly Cham flights to the emirate, with operations commencing on Thursday, 28 August. The introduction of the Syrian carrier marks a signi …
Al Zeyoudi Works With Australian Business Council to Boost Trade
Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, met with the Australian Business Council in the UAE to discuss how the private sector can effectively leverage the opportunities of their …
CEPA initiative: UAE strengthens global trade hub status
The landmark initiative drives UAE’s economic diversification strategy and strengthens its foreign trade with key partners …