The Dubai Court of Appeal upheld a verdict issued by the court of first instance against an Asian man sentencing him to life imprisonment, imposing a fine …
Abu Dhabi court orders man to return Dhs400,000 debt he took from a woman
Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court obligated a man to return Dhs400,000 to a woman, who had entrusted him with the sum in two …
Sharjah Startup Studio concludes 2024 cohort with 19 high-potential startups
The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) hosted the Demo Day for its flagship Sharjah Startup Studio (S3) on 23rd June at YourSpace in Aljada, celebrating the graduation of its 2024 cohort.The …
Sharjah offers free driving licence to top 10 high school graduates
The Sharjah Police have initiated the “Excellence License” programme, which is designed for the top ten high school graduates from government schools within the emirate. The initiative provides the …
Abu Dhabi marks Hijri year with citywide decorations
The Department of Municipalities and Transport, through Abu Dhabi City Municipality, is decorating the Corniche and several city bridges with illuminated sculptures and paintings to celebrate the …
Dhs1,000 fine for not installing ‘Hassantuk’ fire detection system in Abu Dhabi buildings
Lieutenant Colonel Hassan Al Kathiri, representative of Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority, stated that installing …
Vehicle valet service providers in Abu Dhabi told to obtain licence from authorities
The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), under the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has issued a warning emphasising that all providers of …
Foreign Office issues fresh travel alerts to countries including the UAE, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and …
Turkish Airlines issues update for passengers flying to Abu Dhabi, Dubai and more – full statement
The airline has shared information for passengers flying to Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dammam, Doha, Dubai, Kuwait and Muscat …
UAE: Al Mal Capital REIT announces follow-on public offering, 3.75% dividend for H1 2025
The FPO, approved by the SCA, will issue up to 220,000,000 new units at a price of AED1.1 …
Ministry of Finance publishes Mutual Agreement Procedure guidance for taxpayers
The Ministry of Finance has issued Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) guidance to provide clarity and guidance to taxpayers on the eligibility of MAP, the MAP process and the information required for a …
UAE issues tax guidance to help businesses
The UAE Ministry of Finance has released Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) guidance to help taxpayers avoid double taxation …
Oman has introduced income tax. Dubai could be next
Oman has become the first Gulf Arab state to introduce income tax – sparking fears Dubai residents could face a similar levy in the next five years. In a royal decree, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said …
Robinhood just made a very big bet on crypto: What the $200 million Bitstamp deal means for the company
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Crypto Exchange Bitstamp Cancels Plans for ‘Inactivity Fee’
Crypto exchange Bitstamp canceled a planned “inactivity fee,” reversing course just five days after announcing the charges. The Luxembourg-based company scuttled a plan to start charging non …
Dubai attracts 8.68m visitors in first five months of 2025 as hotel room numbers reach 153,356
Dubai’s hospitality sector also posted strong year-on-year growth. By the end of May 2025, the city had 825 hotel establishments with a combined 153,356 rooms — up from 822 hotels with 150,202 rooms …
Dubai welcomes 8.68 million global visitors during first 5 months
Dubai attracted 8.68 million international tourists during the first five months of 2025, from January through May, marking a 7% increase compared to the …