The session was organized by the Financial Policies and Government Accounting Standards Department and attended by audit directors from various ministries and federal entities …
UAE: Emirati father, daughter killed after huge fire erupts in Sharjah home
An Emirati man and his daughter died in a massive fire that struck their home in Sharjah on Tuesday morning, authorities …
Fire-hazard cladding removed from first Sharjah building in Dh100m safety drive
Fire-hazard cladding has been removed from the first of 40 high-risk buildings in Sharjah in the initial phase of a Dh100 million safety drive.Authorities in April identified 203 residential towers …
Sheikh Sultan inaugurates 42nd Sharjah International Book Fair
The Ruler of Sharjah announced his new writing project entitled “Dictionary of the World,” which proves that the origin of all languages is Adam, peace be upon him.
President Sheikh Mohamed welcomes Jordan’s King Abdullah II at Abu Dhabi reception
President Sheikh Mohamed hosted King Abdullah II of Jordan at an official reception ceremony at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. The visiting monarch – who arrived in the Emirates on Tuesday …
UAE President, Jordan’s King Abdullah discuss deep-rooted ties following official reception ceremony in Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Mohamed then escorted King Abdullah to the dais, where the national anthems of the UAE and Jordan were played, followed by a 21-gun salute in honour of his visit. Prior to King Abdullah’s …
UAE’s new end-of-service savings scheme for private and free zone workers begins
The UAE government’s new savings retirement plan for employees in the private and free zone sectors to invest their end-of-service benefits and build long-term wealth takes effect from today and does …
UAE’s GDP grew 3.7% in first half of 2023, supported by non-oil sector
The United Arab Emirates’ gross domestic product grew 3.7% in the first half of the year, the economy minister said on Wednesday, as non-oil sector growth vastly outperformed overall growth.
UAE announces new tax rules for non-residents
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) in the UAE has provided clarity on the criteria for determining non-residents subject to corporate tax …
UAE President awards Order of Zayed to King Abdullah of Jordan
The award bears the name of the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed, whose legacy of humanitarianism, international cooperation and the pursuit of peace continues to have an impact throughout …
Risk of terrorist attacks in the UAE is ‘very likely’ says UK Foreign Office
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Navigating the UAE’s business landscape
How the right business partner can ensure start-up success As the UAE Free Zone landscape continues to evolve, IFZA remains steadfast in its commitment to being a partner-oriented organisation. Our …
Aldar’s first residential community in Dubai achieves remarkable sell-out of first two phases generating AED 3.1bln in sales
The final phase of the development will launch for sale in early 2024 …
bneGREEN: UAE’s Masdar to build 1 GW of clean energy plants in Azerbaijan
By Roberta Harrington in Los Angeles Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar) of the UAE has signed agreements for solar and onshore wind projects with a total capacity of GW 1 in Azerbaijan.
UAE leads global efforts with sustainable projects in Pacific Islands
The UAE-Pacific Partnership Fund has helped the Pacific Islands adopt renewable energy projects to address the challenges of rising fuel costs, import dependency, and securing basic electricity needs, …
Heriot-Watt University Dubai Wins Phoenix Contact’s xplore 2023 Technology Award for a Sustainable World
For more than two decades, Phoenix Contact has been hosting the international technology and education competition xplore. In the 2023 edition, the motto was “Technology Award for a Sustainable World” …
UAE launches new end-of-service scheme; how to register
Employees have the choice to either receive financial benefits after the termination of the employment contract or to continue investing in the end-of-service scheme …