As part of its participation in the UAE Innovation Month, The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) organised a high-powered Hackathon at Dubai Youth Hub in the Emirates Towers. Co-hosted with SAP, a technology …
Abu Dhabi gears up to host the third annual Forbes 30/50 summit during International Women’s Day
Abu Dhabi, UAE: Kicking off today, the third annual edition of the Forbes 30/50 Summit is returning to Abu Dhabi, scheduled to take place from March 5 to 8, 2024, at The Saadiyat Rotana Resort & …
UAE’s non-oil sector signals strong upward momentum
B usiness activity across UAE’s non-oil sector rose at the fastest pace in nearly five years in February after a slowdown in January, helped by a rise in output and business con …
Dubai real estate: Branded residences set for 410% increase as investors eye jewellery and motoring-themed property boom
Dubai is the global leader in branded residences as major lifestyle brands join hotels in luxury real estate market …
How a fake number landed UAE fund in tax soup
What’s in a number? Well, a fictitious mobile number ‘9999999999’ that was entered by Abu Dhabi Investment Authority to enable it to upload its income tax return on the portal, led to I-T authorities …
UAE retirement visa: a complete guide to retiring in Dubai
You do not need to have worked for 15 years entirely in the UAE to be eligible. In fact, you can still qualify for a retirement visa if you’ve never worked in the UAE. If you haven’t worked for a …
Dubai Mall becomes most visited place with record 105 million visitors in 2023
Dubai Mall on Tuesday said it received a record 105 million visitors in 2023, a jump of over 19 per cent on the previous year’s 88 million. A statement issued by the Mall said that it became the most …
Dubai Mall becomes most visited place on earth with record 105mln visitors in 2023
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Dubai Mall welcomed a record 105 million visitors in 2023, a jump of over 19% on the previous year’s 88 million; sales were also exceptionally strong in 2023. New figures …
Sapaad and FlapKap join forces to address restaurant working capital needs in UAE
FlapKap is MENA’s leading Revenue-Based Funding (RBF) fintech solution founded by Ahmad Coucha and Khaled Nassef in 2022. Originally based in Cairo, Egypt, but now headquartered in the UAE, the young …
Parkin IPO: Dubai company could raise $430 million in DFM listing
Parkin, the company set up by Dubai to oversee parking operations, could raise as much as Dh1.57 billion ($428 million) from its initial public offering on the Dubai Financial Market.The price range …
DMCC forges strategic alliance with the World Gold Council to advance gold industry in the UAE
Joint work programme focusing on several key initiatives to drive positive change across the entire gold value chain …
Dubai Seeks to Raise up to $429 Million in IPO of Public Parking Company
(Bloomberg) — The Dubai government’s latest initial public offering sold out as soon as books opened, with investors rushing to snap up shares in the city’s public-parking business. Most Read from …
Business in the GCC: The Intersection of Tradition & Finance
For success in the GCC, recognizing these cultural subtleties is imperative. In this article, we delve into the intricate relationship between tradition and finance in the GCC business realm. …
Dubai’s IFZA opens office in Germany to attract foreign investment
IFZA’s new office was opened recently in Frankfurt, Germany, with a special ceremony attended by Khalfan Al Matrooshi, Deputy Head of Mission, UAE Embassy in Berlin, who spoke of the strong business …
Indian tourists to get 5-year visa to Dubai: Checklist of documents
Indians can now make multiple visits to Dubai within a five-year period. Each visit can last up to 90 days. You’ll get the visa in 2 to 5 days after applying.
UAE: 628 loud vehicles caught on Sharjah’s noise radars in 2023
Image used for illustrative purpose only. Image Credit: AFP Sharjah: Sharjah Police’s noise radar devices caught 628 vehicles for being too loud on the emirate’s roads last year. The noise radar …
UAE: Sharjah Cinema Days enrich artistic scene, attract over 5,000 visitors
The “Sharjah Cinema Days” initiative, which concluded its activities yesterday (Sunday), March 3, achieved remarkable success that reflects the vitality of the cultural scene in Sharjah.