Austria applauds the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) initiative to discuss supply-chain disruption in the upcoming 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi later this month, Dr. Martin Kocher, …
Dubai gains on upbeat earnings, Abu Dhabi falls
Feb 9 (Reuters) – Dubai stock exchange closed higher on Friday, as a number of corporate earnings exceeded market expectations boosting the risk appetite for investors, however shares in Abu Dhabi …
Shot in UAE, coming to cinemas: Sci-fi epic Dune 2 to premiere in Abu Dhabi next week
Dune: Part Two’ stars are set to return to the UAE capital after shooting for the film in the Liwa desert after two years …
Sharjah Lights Festival sparks Al Hamriyah’s sky
Al Hamriyah sky shined with the launch of the Sharjah Lights Festival which was attended by remarkable attendance from dignitaries, officials, residents, and inhabitants of Al Hamriyah city.
‘Rejected for being a woman’: How Sabrina Terence became one of Dubai’s most-sought-after DJs
At three years of age, Sabrina Terence, born and raised in East Germany (before the demolition of the Berlin Wall) told her friends and family that she was..
UAE Corporate Tax: Businesses need to maintain strict tabs on entertainment expenses
UAE’s VAT laws have similar restrictions on recovering input credit on entertainment services, which includes food and drinks not provided in the normal course of a meeting. The Federal Tax …
More UAE free zones will require Wage Protection System for companies – DMCC, JAFZA already do
It was in 2023 that the Dubai free zone made it known that WPS was a must. Image Credit: Supplied Dubai: More free zones in the country are moving to implement the UAE Wage Protection System (WPS …
More Indian asset managers shift overseas business to GIFT City
Several Indian asset managers said they are moving, or planning to move, some offshore fund business from financial centres such as Dubai and Singapore to a finance hub in the western state of Gujarat …
Dubai businesses rush to lock in orders, delivery times as Red Sea shipping turmoil continues
Dubai PMI for January The headline PMI (Purchasing Managers … and indicates a ‘sharp improvement in operating conditions’, says S&P Global. The PMI score is built on business spending patterns, …
Darkocean Announces Strategic Leadership Appointment In UAE
Dr. Surya Kumar – An industry expert in Marine Geophysics Darkocean Ushers in New Era of Innovation in the UAE with Appointment …
U.S. imposes new sanctions on Russia targeting oil and diamonds imports
The United States of America today, February 8, imposed new sanctions against Russia. They include import restrictions on diamonds, according to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. “Today, the U.S.
Dubai Is The Luxe (And Affordable) Vacation You Need Now
Dubai is a spot offering something for everyone from city hustle and outdoor adventures, impressive coastline with stunning beaches, to world class shopping and dining. You’ll fall for the luxury…and …
UAE: Abu Dhabi Federal Appeals Court hears plea in ‘Justice and Dignity Committee’ case
The Abu Dhabi Federal Appeals Court held a hearing on Wednesday in Case No (87) of 2023 State Security, in which a number of individuals and entities are accused of crimes related to establishing and …
UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar rank among top emerging markets for logistics
The UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar continue to rank among the world’s top 10 emerging markets for logistics, improving or holding steady in key areas while ne..
Dubai Customs, UK’s counterpart unite in dynamic cooperation
Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, engaged in discussions with a delegation from the UK’s HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The talks …
Dubai Customs and UK’s counterpart Unite in Dynamic Cooperation: Elevating Trade Security and Border Vigilance
H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, engaged in discussions with a delegation from the UK’s HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The …
UAE GDP to grow 5.3% in 2024: S&P
reflecting increased business activity and commercial activity. Standard & Poor’s expects the US Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by 100 basis points in the second half of the year, noting that …