The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has released a new report showing that the emirate’s construction sector is entering a new phase of growth – one that is increasingly driven by …
Dubai-based OSN Group proposes full ownership of Abu Dhabi-headquartered Anghami
Abu Dhabi-headquartered music and entertainment streaming platform Anghami has received a preliminary, non-binding proposal from its controlling shareholder, the Dubai-based MENA entertainment network …
2-year property visa: Dubai sees rising demand for Dh750,000 homes after rule change
Real estate experts say scrapping the minimum investment threshold for the two-year property visa is drawing first-time and overseas buyers to affordable communities, even as the broader market cools …
Increased audits lift UAE tax revenue by over $1bn
The UAE is stepping up tax enforcement, with audits rising by almost half last year as the Federal Tax Authority enters a new phase driven by artificial intelligence and e-invoicing. The FTA increased …
NRIs in UAE: New Income Tax Return deadlines revealed
India has set a new deadline for Income Tax Return filing this year. Last year, the deadline had been moved twice to accomodate for the new ITR forms and tax rule implementation. Income Tax Return …
Policybazaar parent PB Fintech to invest Rs 20 cr in payments business
Policybazaar parent will fund its payments arm to support business expansion and set up two DIFC-based subsidiaries for insurance advisory and reinsurance services …
From school breaks to new rail services: UAE rolls out major July changes across travel, business, and lifestyle
From transport upgrades to tourism boosts and regulatory shifts, July is going to be a landmark month for residents across the UAE. Several policy changes and seasonal events take effect this month, …
Fractional | Dubai launches as the fractional executive search partner for the UAE’s SMEs
Matching SMEs with the largest collective of curated and vetted C-suite leaders in the UAE, embedded directly into the business to deliver real results, without the commitment of a full-time hire …
Dubai’s MGM mega resort reveals opening date and new features
Dubai’s MGM Resort megaproject is on track and will be open in the third quarter of 2028. MGM reinforced that timeline in its March 2026 report, which recorded that construction in Dubai continued …
Indian couple in Dubai shares ₹3.6 lakh monthly expense breakdown, internet calls it ‘very realistic’
An Indian couple shared a detailed breakdown of their monthly expenses, revealing that they spend around 13,000 to 14,000 UAE dirhams every month.
Sharjah extends paid parking hours across cities until midnight
Sharjah extends paid parking hours until midnight across Sharjah, Kalba, Khor Fakkan and Al Dhaid, keeping Fridays and public holidays free, to improve availability and reduce congestion …
Abu Dhabi’s MGX raises $49 billion for one of the biggest ever AI funds
MGX has raised $49 billion for one of the biggest ever funds dedicated to artificial intelligence deals, propelling the two-year-old Abu Dhabi firm into the ranks of the most consequential investors …
India’s arms sector eyes pivotal breakthrough with UAE: ‘confidence booster’
A UAE order for BrahMos missiles would ‘validate Indian weapons in a highly competitive market’, analysts say.
UAE summer travel: Dubai Airport braces for over 3 million flyers; busiest day revealed
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is bracing for a busy start to summer, with approximately 3 million guests expected to pass through its terminals during the first half of July. The summer rush is …
Plus500 appoints Muhammad Alamer, among the first registered finfluencers in the UAE, as brand ambassador
Alamer holds Registration No. 4 under the UAE’s Finfluencer Regulation, now overseen by the Capital Market Authority (CMA), and brings more than 17 years in banking and wealth management to the role …
UAE seizes 37.1m illegal products in major tax crackdown
The UAE seized more than 37.1m non-compliant tobacco and excise products during 2025 as the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) intensified inspections aimed at combating tax evasion, protecting consumers and …
Increased audits lift UAE tax revenues by over $1bn
The UAE is stepping up tax enforcement, with audits rising by almost half last year as the Federal Tax Authority enters a new phase driven by artificial intelligence and e-invoicing. The FTA increased …