New rules are coming to the United Arab Emirates. Now, social media users need a permit for posting ads. This applies to both paid and unpaid promotions. The permit is free for the first three years.
Mohammed bin Rashid: UAE non-oil foreign trade exceeded AED1.7 trillion in H1 2025
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has said that the UAE, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh …
UAE ‘quick visa’ scam: How some firms are cheating people
When Dubai resident Muhammed K. needed a visit visa urgently for his son, he approached a company that advertised on social media about quick visit visas at a premium cost. However, the minute he …
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan promoted to General in the UAE Armed Forces
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, has now been appointed General of the UAE Armed Forces. The promotion comes …
TELUS Digital Expands into the Middle East with Opening of Dubai Office
TELUS Digital Experience (TELUS Digital) (NYSE and TSX: TIXT), a leading global technology company specializing in digital customer experiences (CX), today …
Abu Dhabi office market displays strength amid record occupancy and rental growth, reports Savills
Abu Dhabi’s office market continues to strengthen in Q2 2025, as tight supply and rising demand push occupancy and rental rates for Grade A spaces to record highs, according to the latest Market in …
Firefly Aerospace Gets $177 Million From NASA For Another Moon Landing Mission
Firefly Aerospace on Wednesday announced that it has won another NASA contract worth $177 million for a Moon mission. The company will launch its lander to the Moon’s south pole in 2029 as part of the …
Iraq to strike deal with UAE’s Masdar to develop 1 gigawatt solar power plant
Iraq is continuing its efforts to develop its energy sector by setting the groundwork for new solar energy projects.
UAE’s 2025 hiring forecast just changed the game for students eyeing international careers
The UAE has emerged as the top global hiring market in 2025, making it a rising destination for international students. With a 48% employment outlook, targeted visa reforms, and growing demand across …
Ajman Bank and MENSA Technologies announce strategic alliance to transform WPS services in the UAE
This collaboration combines Ajman Bank’s robust banking infrastructure with MENSA Technologies’ agile digital payroll solutions …
ADNOC Drilling posts $2.37 billion in revenues for H1
ADNOC Drilling Company announced today its financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2025, delivering record-breaking performance across revenue, EBITDA and net profit while …
UAE launches Advertiser Permit: New rules every brand should know
The permit is designed to protect the rights of both content creators and the public by introducing clear guidelines for digital advertising …
UAE launches ‘advertiser permit’ for social media users
Anyone displaying promotional content on their social media channels is to be required to apply for a licence, the UAE Media Council has announced.The advertiser permit will be needed if the content …
UAE calls on citizens in Japan to take safety precautions due to earthquake
The UAE Mission in Tokyo has urged Emirati citizens in Japan to exercise caution and vigilance following the earthquake which struck the Kamchatka region in Russia, resulting in tsunami waves …
Binance’s regional head on driving crypto growth and digital innovation in the Gulf
Binance made headlines by becoming the first global exchange to secure a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licence in the UAE and a Category 4 licence in Bahrain. The company is now taking a …
Dubai’s housing shift: How hostel-like room partitions are … – MSN
Dubai: In the heart of Dubai’s prestigious Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), a growing crisis is unfolding, threatening the very fabric of the community. Dr Waddah Shibib, a German national and long …
UAE firms must register for corporate tax by July 31 to avoid Dhs10,000 penalty
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has reiterated its call for companies and certain exempt persons subject to Corporate Tax in the UAE to complete their registration and file their first tax returns by …