India extends FY26 gold import quota licences under the India-UAE CEPA until September 30, 2026. DGFT announced automatic extension, no new application needed.
As UAE businesses prioritise flexibility, flowork enables it
As businesses across the UAE increasingly prioritise flexibility, scalability and operational efficiency, flowork is responding to a growing shift in how companies establish and manage their workspace …
Increased audits lift UAE tax revenue by over $1bn
The UAE is stepping up tax enforcement, with audits rising by almost half last year as the Federal Tax Authority enters a new phase driven by artificial intelligence and e-invoicing. The FTA increased …
NRIs in UAE: New Income Tax Return deadlines revealed
India has set a new deadline for Income Tax Return filing this year. Last year, the deadline had been moved twice to accomodate for the new ITR forms and tax rule implementation. Income Tax Return …
Policybazaar parent PB Fintech to invest Rs 20 cr in payments business
Policybazaar parent will fund its payments arm to support business expansion and set up two DIFC-based subsidiaries for insurance advisory and reinsurance services …
From school breaks to new rail services: UAE rolls out major July changes across travel, business, and lifestyle
From transport upgrades to tourism boosts and regulatory shifts, July is going to be a landmark month for residents across the UAE. Several policy changes and seasonal events take effect this month, …
Fractional | Dubai launches as the fractional executive search partner for the UAE’s SMEs
Matching SMEs with the largest collective of curated and vetted C-suite leaders in the UAE, embedded directly into the business to deliver real results, without the commitment of a full-time hire …
Dubai’s MGM mega resort reveals opening date and new features
Dubai’s MGM Resort megaproject is on track and will be open in the third quarter of 2028. MGM reinforced that timeline in its March 2026 report, which recorded that construction in Dubai continued …
Final week of UAE’s visa grace period – here’s what you need to know
The United Arab Emirates has announced a 30-day grace period for visa holders affected by the recent exceptional regional circumstances.
Thinking of moving to the UAE? Here’s how the Green Visa works
The UAE’s Green Visa offers a five-year residency for skilled workers, freelancers, and investors, enhancing flexibility for family sponsorship and post-cancellation grace periods. Skilled …
UAE expands visa-on-arrival to 6 more countries, offering eligible travellers up to 60-day stay
Indian and Filipino passport holders can now enjoy easier entry into the UAE with an expanded visa-on-arrival program. Previously requiring visas from select Western nations, eligible travelers now …
Plus500 appoints Muhammad Alamer, among the first registered finfluencers in the UAE, as brand ambassador
Alamer holds Registration No. 4 under the UAE’s Finfluencer Regulation, now overseen by the Capital Market Authority (CMA), and brings more than 17 years in banking and wealth management to the role …
UAE seizes 37.1m illegal products in major tax crackdown
The UAE seized more than 37.1m non-compliant tobacco and excise products during 2025 as the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) intensified inspections aimed at combating tax evasion, protecting consumers and …
Increased audits lift UAE tax revenues by over $1bn
The UAE is stepping up tax enforcement, with audits rising by almost half last year as the Federal Tax Authority enters a new phase driven by artificial intelligence and e-invoicing. The FTA increased …
PB Fintech to inject Rs 20 crore into payments arm, expand Dubai presence
The capital infusion will be made in one or more tranches through equity subscription and is aimed at supporting PB Pay’s business expansion and meeting the Reserve Bank of India’s capital adequacy …
Dubai Founders HQ and Antler launch Entrepreneur Academy to help aspiring entrepreneurs turn ideas into businesses
Participants will learn how to identify opportunities, validate ideas, build products with AI, and launch ventures Participants also have the opportunity to gain direct access to Dubai’s startup …
Dubai retail property sales jump 171% to AED2.1bn in Q1 as off-plan investment surges
Dubai retail property sales soared 171 per cent to $572m in Q1 2026, with off-plan transactions rising 225 per cent, Cavendish Maxwell reports …