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.
The UAE Is Changing Rhetoric, Not Policy, Toward Iran
Regardless of the ceasefire’s fate, the U.S.-Israel war on Iran has created a new reality in the Gulf, rendering the pre-February 28 status quo largely obsolete. Yet despite their shared concerns over …
How an Odisha woman trapped in UAE for years finally made it back home | VIDEO
After years of being stranded in the UAE due to financial hardship and denied requests to return home, Odisha resident Hasta Mahanand has finally reunited with her family.
Dubai first-time home buyer programme generates $1.4 bln in property sales
DUBAI: Dubai Land Department (DLD), in partnership with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), has announced that the First-Time Home Buyer Programme, available to all UAE residents aged …
Beyond Developments unveils Dhs4bn ‘The Yards’ masterplan in Dubai’s City of Arabia
The Yards spans 2.3 million square feet of gross floor area and will be home to 1,560 residential units ranging from one- to three-bedroom apartments …
Apparel Group expands NEW YORKER footprint with 9th UAE store at City Centre Deira, Dubai
Apparel Group proudly celebrated the grand opening of NEW YORKER’s latest store at City Centre Deira, Dubai, on Friday, June 5, 2026. The opening marked a significant addition to NEW YORKER’s growing …
UAE welcomes calls for civilian-led government in Sudan
Recommendation comes after conference involving stakeholders and western governments in Addis Ababa …
Tragedy in Dubai! Seven Indian workers killed as minibus collides with truck
India, June 8 — At least seven Indian workers were killed and nine others injured in a tragic road accident in Dubai on Monday after a minibus collided with a truck that had reportedly stopped in the …
Several Indian workers killed in minibus-truck collision in Dubai
Several Indian workers were killed and others injured in a tragic road accident in Dubai after their minibus collided with a truck. The Indian Consulate is providing all possible assistance and …
Dubai records AED 560 million landmark beachfront land deal on Naia Island
Dubai records AED 560 million beachfront land deal on Naia Island as Dubai Sotheby’s completes UAE’s largest acquisition, highlighting surging ultra-luxury coastal demand and investor confidence …
Sharjah Wheat boasts record protein content of 19.3%
The Emirate of Sharjah has achieved a remarkable milestone in desert wheat cultivation, successfully producing second-generation plants of Sharjah Wheat …
UAE retail sector on track to surpass $227b as luxury spending, AI fuel growth
Dubai’s retail market, already among the largest globally, continues to benefit from a powerful combination of tourism, luxury spending and premium real estate development …
Several Indian workers killed in Dubai after minibus collides with stalled truck
According to Dubai Police, seven people were killed after a minibus collided with a broken-down truck on Monday, June 8.
Indian workers among seven killed, nine injured after minibus collides with truck in Dubai: Details
At least seven people were killed and nine injured, including Indian workers, after a minibus crashed into a stalled truck on Dubai’s Emirates Road.