The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced the launch of a new VAT refund system for E-Commerce Retail Purchases for tourists during their stay in the UAE, which is considered the world’s first of its …
UAE launches major health insurance package for private sector from $87 per year
UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation launches new insurance product for private sector employees and domestic workers …
Bitpanda secures VARA approval for UAE operations
The company secured the regulatory milestone in under eight months from its initial submission, positioning itself to launch operations as Bitpanda Broker MENA DMCC …
ADGM Recognizes USDT, Expanding Crypto Options in UAE
ADGM recognizes Tether’s USDT as an accepted virtual asset, enhancing crypto options in UAE. This boosts the region’s fintech growth.
Bitpanda expands globally; Secures in-principle approval from VARA to enter UAE market
Company strengthens international presence and signals commitment to Middle East by opening its first non-European office in Dubai …
Fourth Sharjah Events Festival attracts over 30,000 visitors
The Sharjah Government Media Bureau wrapped up yesterday the fourth edition of the Sharjah Events Festival at Al Majaz Amphitheatre in Sharjah.
6 things to do in Abu Dhabi this week: December 16 to 19
Another week, another great list… If you’re wondering What’s On in Abu Dhabi, wonder no more. Here are 6 great things to do in Abu Dhabi this week. Monday, December 16 Pool day beckons at SAL View …
Careem Groceries launches in Abu Dhabi with 20-minute delivery
Careem Plus members will receive exclusive benefits including AED100 in savings, unlimited free delivery, credit back and Careem bike discounts …
Here’s where we spotted the world’s top luxury brands in Abu Dhabi in 2024
Cool-as-ice brands, activations and collabs in the capital… Abu Dhabi’s brought some incredible brands to town in 2024, and these collabs caught our eye instantly. Here are 5 amazing luxury …
EsportsXO Partners with Abu Dhabi Gaming to establish regional headquarters in the UAE capital, Driving MENA Expansion
New strategic partnership to foster growth in the gaming ecosystem and create local opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region …
UAE Binges on Dollar Debt With $19 Billion Maturity Wall Looming
The United Arab Emirates is on a borrowing binge — and looks set to extend its debt-issuance spree well into the new year.
Dubai: Passenger smuggling 4kg cocaine for $500 reward sentenced to life
The Dubai Criminal Court sentenced a transit passenger to life in prison, followed by deportation, for attempting to smuggle more than 4kg of cocaine conce..
33 trips to Dubai in 2 years land Indian school principal in trouble; state govt begins probe
An Indian school principal who travelled 33 times to Dubai in just two years has landed in trouble, leading to his suspension last month from a school mean..
Bus overturns in Sharjah’s Khor Fakkan area
A police investigation is under way after a bus transporting construction workers overturned in the Khor Fakkan area of Sharjah. Initial reports indicate that the crash took place near a tunnel in the …
UAE: Astra Tech’s Quantix secures $500mln financing to enhance operations across region
Tariq bin Hendi, Managing Director of Astra Tech, stated: “The GCC, and particularly the UAE, continues to exhibit strong growth despite global macroeconomic challenges. This financing from Citi …
Sharjah’s ‘tailoring street’ houses businesses that have been operating for over 45 years
Some customers fly in from around the Gulf region, like Saudi Arabia and Oman, just to get their hands on the handiwork and semi-affordable prices …
End of the Dubai dream for Europe’s drug lords?
Drug lords like Sean McGovern, a top lieutenant of the Kinahan cartel, and Faissal Taghi — son of the infamous head of the Dutch-Moroccan Mocro Maffia — used to hang out and party in Dubai’s glitzy …