The Emirates continues to provide health care and treatment for Palestinians affected by conflict with Israel …
Hamdan bin Mohammed chairs Defence Council meeting to advance UAE military readiness
Sheikh Hamdan chairs UAE Defence Council meeting to review development programmes, modernisation plans and future projects, boosting military readiness, operational efficiency and national security …
Waterfront residential development valued at $1 billion launched in Sharjah
Alef Group, has unveiled plans for a waterfront residential development that will have 2,620 apartments and exclusive penthouses across six high-rise towers following its completion, with Phase 1 …
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates Highlights Evolving Legal Needs Across the UAE’s Business and Regulatory Landscape
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy (formerly Al Rowaad Advocates) has highlighted the growing need for legal guidance across the UAE as businesses, investors, residents, and …
Abu Dhabi shares retreat as regional risk-off mood weighs on Gulf markets
Abu Dhabi shares fell on June 8 as renewed Iran-Israel tensions pushed investors into a broader regional risk-off move, with major Gulf markets mostly ending lower despite support from higher oil …
Abu Dhabi T10 2026: ADCSH Takes Ownership, Introduces 10-Year Franchise Model And Global Growth Strategy
The Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub has assumed majority ownership and commercial rights control of the Abu Dhabi T10, introducing a government-backed structure with ten-year franchise licences, …
Security guard wins ₹15 crore in UAE lottery, plans to quit job, buy Mahindra Thar
A 26-year-old security guard from Nepal who struck it rich in the UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day draw says he is ready to leave his job behind.
Emirates travel advisory: Major travel restrictions as UAE enforces 21-day Ebola entry rule
The advisory underscores that requirements may change at short notice depending on evolving public health assessments …
Nepali security guard in UAE’s Abu Dhabi wins Rs 78 crore lottery jackpot, plans house for family, Mahindra Thar
UAE Lottery winner Tayab Khan will receive Dh6 million after sharing a Dh30 million jackpot with four friends who pooled money for tickets.
UAE’s economic resilience sustains Sharjah’s business momentum
The UAE’s position among the world’s top 10 goods exporters for the first time, alongside foreign trade exceeding Dhs6 trillion in 2025 with 15% …
UAE expands VAT refunds for citizens building new homes in 2026
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has unveiled a significant expansion to its Value-Added Tax (VAT) refund scheme for UAE nationals constructing new homes, a move designed to lower construction costs …
Advanced UAE satellites go live in boost to global disaster response capabilities
Three Foresight satellites increase Earth-monitoring network developed by Abu Dhabi’s Space42 …
Sharjah’s model for growth relies on stability, says head of investment – EXCLUSIVE
A key factor behind this growth is Sharjah’s continued commitment to infrastructure and economic development. The emirate’s AED44.5 billion ($12.12 billion) budget for 2026 allocates 35 per cent of …
1980s redux? Iraq, UAE follow Saudi Arabia’s playbook as Hormuz blockade dries up crude exports
As Hormuz disruptions choke exports, Iraq and the UAE are racing to build alternative oil routes to reduce their reliance on the strategic waterway.
FTA to expand scope of expenses eligible for VAT refunds for UAE nationals constructing new residences
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has launched a new initiative to expand the scope of expenses eligible for VAT refunds for UAE nationals constructing new residences, allowing citizens to claim refunds …
Dh25,000 savings per claim: FTA expands scope for VAT refund for UAE citizens
The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has expanded the scope of expenses eligible for value-added tax (VAT) refunds for UAE nationals constructing new residences, which will allow them to save …
Iraq and UAE race to establish alternative oil pipelines as exports through Hormuz dry up
Last week, the Iraqi cabinet approved plans to accelerate crude exports through the Kurdistan-Turkey pipeline network.