Sweden’s Jonas Andersson secured pole position for tomorrow’s Grand Prix of Sharjah to boost his hopes of a third UIM F1H2O World Champio …
How to Get a Police Character Certificate and E-Protector for UAE Work Visa
The federal government has made it mandatory for individuals applying for work visas for the UAE to obtain a Police Character Certificate. This measure …
Piastri leads McLaren one-two in Abu Dhabi GP final practice
Follow live text and BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary from third practice and qualifying at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
MOTN Festival returns to Abu Dhabi with food pop-ups, rides and more
MOTN Festival has returned to Abu Dhabi, transforming the Corniche into a vibrant destination for family-friendly fun. Running until December 31, this year’s festival embraces an “Out of This World” theme,
Dubai Walk: Sheikh Mohammed approves MASSIVE 6,500km pedestrian network
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced the ‘Dubai Walk’ project, which will create 3,300 kilometres of new pedestrian paths and rehabilitate 2,300 kilometres of existing routes …
Dubai reintroduces 30% alcohol sales tax for 2025
Dubai is reintroducing a 30 percent alcohol sales tax in 2025. Dubai Municipality suspended the 30 percent tax on the sale of alcohol in the emirate at the end of 2022. Initially, the suspension was …
Manchester-Born Christmas Experience ‘The Grotto’ Lands in Dubai
This holiday season, Dubai Mall will transform into a winter wonderland with The Grotto, a magical Christmas experience making its UAE debut. Originally from Manchester, this immersive festive …
Drinks in Dubai are about to get more expensive – here’s why
The sales tax could potentially affect purchases of beverages across Dubai effective from Wednesday January 1 2025, according to Caterer Middle East. At the end of 2022, a suspension of the sales tax …
Renting a car in the UAE: Basic Rules
Renting a car in Dubai offers endless possibilities for travelers who want to enjoy freedom and comfort. Dubai is the perfect place to explore by car, offering spectacular landscapes and wide highways …
Abu Dhabi long run analysis | Who’s fastest at the Yas Marina Circuit?
Max Verstappen stepped aside during the first free practice session in Abu Dhabi, allowing Red Bull junior driver Isack Hadjar to take the wheel. Hadjar, making a rare appearance for the team, …
Video: Dubai Shopping Festival kicks off with fireworks, drone shows, concerts, cash prizes in raffles
Street performances, dancing classes, creative workshops, street games, and glitter face painting also popped up across other DSF venues in the emirate …
The 30th edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival kicks off today
Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) takes citywide celebrations to dazzling new heights today, kick-starting the festival’s greatest, most phenomenal, and out-of-this-world 30th anniversary edition. An exhi …
McClaren’s Norris fastest as Ferrari’s Leclerc hit with 10-place grid penalty in Abu Dhabi
Leclerc’s penalty compromises the Italian team’s bid to capture a first constructors’ title since 2008. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Dubai as the region’s FinTech, AI and Web3 capital
Forward-thinking AI and FinTech firms are looking for destinations that suit their ambitions; Dubai is one such place …
FinTech Focus: Catch latest developments of the week
IBS Intelligence (IBSi) is the world’s only pure-play Financial Technology focused research, advisory, and fintech news analysis firm, with a 30-year track record and clients globally. We take pride …
Which are India’s top 5 countries of import and export? Here is what govt data reveals
Provisional data from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry show a steady rise in both imports and exports from top five trading partners from April to October 2024 …
UAE VAT: A forward-looking tax system for a forward-looking economy
By supporting the financial services sector through targeted exemptions, the UAE continues to build on its strategy of becoming a top-tier financial hub …