Parkin, Dubai’s largest paid public parking provider has announced it will be applying a new five percent value added tax (VAT) to all parking tariffs.
5% VAT to be applied on parking fees in Dubai: What drivers need to know
Parkin said the measure is aimed at ensuring “full compliance and transparency across all services” while aligning operations with the UAE’s broader regulatory framework …
Popular European airline cancels all summer flights from Dubai
The Greek flag carrier, has suspended all flights to Dubai International Airport over the summer period. You can find all the latest here.
Dubai: Landlords can now request to check credit scores of prospective tenants
Dubai has introduced a new Tenant Screening service, allowing landlords to request the credit scores of prospective tenants—but only with explicit consent. Launched by the Etihad Credit Bureau in …
UAE bets on Artificial Intelligence supremacy to power digital future
The digital economy currently contributes close to 12% of national GDP, with authorities targeting an increase to more than 20% by 2031 …
UAE fast-tracks oil pipeline to boost exports outside Hormuz strait
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) plans to speed up construction of a new oil pipeline to double its export capacity through the port of Fujairah by 2027, according to the Abu Dhabi Media Office. This …
Sharjah announces 3-day free parking for Eid Al Adha 2026
More than 400 inspectors, 35 veterinary staff across livestock markets, food outlets, and public spaces will be deployed to ensure a safe and festive Eid Al Adha …
IIF: Dubai could enter a ‘small recession’ because of the Iran war
Garbis Iradian, chief economist for Middle East and North Africa at the Institute of International Finance (IIF), says that the Iran war could cause Dubai to enter a temporary recession from lower …
Dubai’s new Dh1.5 billion package protects jobs and boosts key sectors, say analysts
Key sectors such as tourism and hospitality, real estate, trade and customs, SMEs, education, aviation, construction, and arts and culture will receive support through various incentives …
NMDC Opens Marine Testing Facility in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi-based engineering company NMDC Dredging and Marine, a subsidiary of NMDC Group, has inaugurated the NMDC Coastal and Hydrodynamic Center, which it describes as the region’s first commercial …
Dubai expands business relief measures
Arabian Post Staff -DubaiDubai has approved a second economic incentive package worth AED1.5 billion, lifting the value of support measures introduced in under two months to AED2.5 billion as the …
Majid Al Futtaim to close THAT Concept Store at Mall of the Emirates
The homegrown luxury retailer will be folded into a sweeping reimagining of the mall, a repositioning landing as the UAE retail and hospitality sectors absorb the shock of the Iran conflict.
UAE quickens second pipeline to bypass Strait of Hormuz
A United Arab Emirates company has expedited construction of a second oil pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, but normal flow through the region, and potential price stabilization, is still …
Abu Dhabi T10 has a new management
The famous Abu Dhabi T10 has a new management as Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub (ADCSH), an arm of the local government, has acquired majority ownership and commercial rights control of the T10 …
E&, Cyber Security Council, and Open Innovation AI launch the UAE Sovereign AI Platform for national-scale infrastructure
Delivering secure AI capabilities across national security, mission-critical operations, critical infrastructure, and classified government environments …
Dubai SMEs to get new customer reach through Keeta partnership
Dubai Chambers and Keeta have launched a new initiative to help SMEs grow online, improve visibility and expand customer reach …
UAE crushes Iran Hormuz control claimsPublished on: May 21, 2026 8:45 PM
Pakistan, May 21 — The United Arab Emirates strongly rejected Iran’s claimed control over parts of the Strait of Hormuz. UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash called Iran’s plan a “pipe dream” in a …