The Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi (DCD), the regulatory authority overseeing the social sector in Abu Dhabi, has revealed the remarkab …
UAE: Two in three small firms express positive view of the future business environment
Small and medium Enterprise (SME) sectors in the UAE have moved from a stage of resilience to prosperity after the Covid-19 pandemic, with two out of three expressing a positive view of the future …
UAE announces new Corporate Tax registration deadlines: What businesses need to know
Under the latest decision announced by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), resident companies established or incorporated in the UAE prior to March 1 must adhere to specific deadlines this year to …
How The UAE Inspired Maria Pavani To Become An Entrepreneur
Maria Pavani founded her specialty coffee startup Tres Marias Coffee Company in Dubai in 2019 after noticing many cultural similarities between the UAE and her native Brazil, especially with respect …
Dubai real estate: Emaar reveals plans for The Oasis residential community
According to Arabian Business, the developer has invested an estimated $20 billion (AED73.4 billion) on The Oasis by Emaar, located adjacent to Jumeirah Golf Estates and DAMAC Hills in Dubai. The …
UAE Announces 9-Day Eid al Fitr Holidays for Public Sectors
The UAE government has officially declared a one-week holiday for its public sector employees, effective from Monday, April 8. This announcement brings joy to federal government workers who will enjoy …
UAE petrol price increase for April 2024 comes into effect today
UAE petrol prices reached an all-time high in July 2022, with Super 98 costing Dhs4.63 per litre. In 2023, petrol prices peaked in October and declined in November, December and January. You can see …
UAE culture: Emiratis battle to preserve dying embroidery art
The art of hand-weaving braided shiny ribbons to adorn traditional clothing and bags is called Al Talli, and is on UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list. But with the relentless pace of …
UAE meets 44.1 % of Japan’s crude oil needs in February
The UAE secured 44.1%, namely 31.3 million barrels, of Japan’s crude oil needs in February 2024, according to the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy in Tokyo, a report said. The agency, part of …
UAE Cabinet has mandated one-week Eid Al Fitr holiday for federal government
United Arab Emirates: The UAE Cabinet announced that the Eid Al Fitr holiday for the federal government sector will start on Monday, April 8, 2024, for a period of one week. Regular working hours …
Thrills, surprises in Dubai World Cup card highlight international racing
The Dubai World Cup program Saturday at Meydan Racecourse provided more than its share of upsets and thrills to take center stage on the global horse racing scene.
Dubai: Gold prices jump over Dh3 per gram to new all-time high
Precious metal rates in the country jumped eight dirhams per gram during last week and around Dh17 per gram in the month of March …
36-hour wait, camping overnight at Dubai property launches: Are long queues still relevant?
Even though things have changed a lot since 2016, some property developers keep agents queuing up for several hours outside their offices for prestigious launches. The latest one for the launch of the …
UAE: Could reduced Ramadan work hours be implemented all year round?
Four-day workweeks, Friday half-days, unscheduled days off, unlimited leaves among initiatives rolled out by companies …
Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket prize draw ‘pauses operations’
Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket prize draw has confirmed it will “temporarily pause operations” with immediate effect in order to comply with the UAE’s gaming regulations.The move – which was confirmed on the …
UAE: Big Ticket Raffle Draw To Pause Operations From April 1
Popular raffle draw Big Ticket will“temporarily pause operations” from today, April 1,“in accordance with the UAE regulatory gaming requirements,” the Abu Dhabi-based raffle draw announced on Monday.
Bank of Singapore names Dubai compliance head, builds Middle East business over 3-5 years
Bank of Singapore, one of Asia’s biggest private banks, said on Monday it has appointed Jibu George as its compliance head for its Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) branch in Dubai effective …