The UAE-based Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat … with the aim to create an AI-powered space technology champion in the MENA region with global reach. Bayanat and Yahsat will continue …
Why the UAE’s gratuity system has corporate tax implications
We are at an interesting juncture in the UAE regarding the employment separation of companies and their employees, either by choice, termination or retirement. The labour law has long demanded that a …
IFZA announces partnership with the German Federal Association for SME’s (BVMW) and will open a representative office in Dubai
Strengthening Dubai-German economic cooperation, the opening of the BVMW office in Dubai will create great opportunities for BVMW members to connect with potential partners in Dubai and across the reg …
Royal Family of Abu Dhabi makes strategic investment in Beyoung, to expand domestic and global presence
“Coming from a small town, we understand the importance of reaching out to diverse regions. Partnering with the Abu Dhabi royal family opens doors not only to the GCC and MENA regions but also paves …
Revealed: UAE real estate sector seeing massive upsurge in women investments with $25bn recorded in 2023
Emirati, South Asian and Far East Asian investors are leading the table of women buyers in the Emirates’ real estate market with a whopping 53.9 percent jump from 2022 …
Uncovered: The rise of higher-than-high-end properties in Dubai
The influx of wealthy visitors has also fueled Dubai’s reputation as a premier destination for business and leisure, attracting high-profile events, conferences, and luxury brands. This has not only …
New Payment Method Will Soon be Launched to All Debit Cards in the UAE
Banks and financial institutions across the UAE are gearing up to introduce a new payment card called Jaywan starting in the second quarter of this year. The initiative, slated to be completed within …
Stars descend on Abu Dhabi for Dune: Part Two Middle East premiere
Denis Villeneuve spoke about his love of the Empty Quarter, and to top it off, fans got the chance to have their photos taken by a large sand worm installation, posing in front of its gaping, toothy …
Hazy and cloudy day ahead in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Most parts of the country will witness a hazy day ahead. Temperatures are expected to soar to around 30℃ in Al Fujairah while hovering at 24℃ and 25℃ degrees in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, respectively. The …
UAE: Gold prices open higher on first trading day of the week
G old prices jumped in the UAE on the first trading day of the week as global rates recovered due to the weakness of the US dollar. The 24K variant of the yellow metal was trading …
Will the Upcoming Solar Eclipse be Visible to UAE Residents?
A celestial spectacle is on the horizon as sky-gazers around the globe await the partial solar eclipse scheduled for April 8, 2024. While a total solar eclipse will dazzle North America, UAE residents …
Why Dubai is aiming for 25 per cent of public transport to be self-driving by 2030
Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority in Dubai has reaffirmed its aim to make a quarter of transport services self-driving by 2030. In the past year, Dubai has introduced self-driving taxis to its …
UAE: 9 out of 10 residents are unhappy with customer service chatbots
N ine out of 10 UAE residents prefer to deal with human customer service agents rather than automated chatbots to resolve their concerns, according to a poll conducted by Khaleej …
UAE-Based teams clutch the top positions at the Dubai Duty Free SB20 World Championships Day 2024 with Team Kidzink winning the overall title
The Dubai Duty Free SB20 Triple Sailing Championships came to an end after the grand finale of SB20 World Championships wit …
UAE non-oil foreign trade of goods and services surpassed $952.93bln in 2023 for first time: Sheikh Mohammed
The record growth of the country’s non-oil foreign trade coincided with a continuous increase in the value of non-oil exports in 2023, exceeding $120billion …
Dubai set for largest Gulfood edition; attracts 5,500 top firms
We look forward to welcoming the F&B world as we inspire the future food economy,” remarked Trixie LohMirmand, Executive Vice-President, Dubai World Trade Centre … building regenerative/circular …
UAE: Autistic Indian boy, 18, missing from Sharjah, found in Dubai
A passenger alerted family after finding him in Dubai International Airport, says father Sharjah: An 18-year-old boy with autism, who had reportedly gone missing from Sharjah on Saturday night, was …