Sharjah Ruler convenes first session of SCC’s 11th legislative term Sharjah: The Sharjah Consultative Council has unanimously elected Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi as its new Chairman and Halima Al Owais …
Visiting Abu Dhabi this weekend? Huge road closures planned
Closures will take place in phases around the Abu Dhabi route runners will be taking on Saturday December 16. Parts of King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street will be closed between 2am and 7.30am, …
Road closures announced across Abu Dhabi for ADNOC Marathon
Parts of King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street will be closed between 2am and 7.30am, while Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street will have closures between 3am and 9am. Corniche Street will be closed …
Abu Dhabi: 8 hour-long road closure for ADNOC marathon on Saturday
The ITC has released details of the closure across Abu Dhabi’s streets which will follow the path of the marathon …
First Encyclopaedia Of UAE History Launched, Tracing Emirati Story From Thousands Of Years Ago
The National Library and Archives (NLA) recently launched the first encyclopaedia of UAE history in a glitzy Abu Dhabi ceremony attended by prominent cultural and academic figures, including …
UAE: New Incentive Announced For Companies That Meet Emiratisation Targets
Companies that meet Emiratisation target will now be prioritised in bidding for government procurement contracts, it was announced on Thursday. …
Commentary: COP28 landed a climate deal in Dubai, but painful horse-trading again exposes divided world
UN climate talks have become akin to a sprawling travelling expo. Maybe this isn’t the best way to tackle the global crisis, says CNA’s Jack Board.
COP28 agreement’s impact on small island nations
CNN’s Bill Weir reports on the COP28 agreement to transition away from fossil fuels and the impact it will have on small island nations that are most vulnerable to climate change.
UAE Property: ‘Can my landlord evict me with 15 days’ notice?’
Question: I am having trouble with my landlord in renewing my lease for a two-bedroom apartment. The landlord is asking me to vacate the premises on the last day of my rental contract. However, he …
Arcilla wins contracts to develop 100,000 sq ft UAE luxury real estate
Arcilla Property Partners, a leading development and design company, has announced it has won contracts to develop and design more than 100,000 sq ft of luxury residential real estate following a …
Abu Dhabi road closures announced ahead of Saturday’s marathon
Roads will be closed across Abu Dhabi from midnight until 2pm on Saturday for the Adnoc marathon. Parts of the King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street will be closed from midnight until 7.30am, …
Sustainability drive: UAE sees 35% surge in gifting of eco-friendly, locally sourced brands in 1 year
The region is experiencing a surge in online gifting, with a 30% spike in online orders in November 2023 alone which has seen celebrations like Diwali, Black Friday and UAE National Day …
India aims to grow plastic exports to UAE by 4 times to $5 billion
“Bilateral trade between India and UAE reached $85 billion in 2022-23 … networking with leading Indian exporters and generating sufficient business in just three days. We take this opportunity to …
UAE Launches Dubai Unified License Initiative
Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has introduced the Dubai Unified License (DUL) to boost the business environment in the country, the state-run news agency WAM reported.[1] Read More: A …
Abu Dhabi Has Mangrove Conservation Project
On a plot of land in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, the largest of the United Arab Emirates, the scenery of roads and buildings on the sand c …
UAE: Prominent Critics Face New Charges
“The UAE has ramped up its assault on rights and freedoms despite calls to uphold its human rights obligations around the COP28 climate conference,” said Michael Page, deputy Middle East and North …
AKW Consultants: All about taxability of Natural Persons in the UAE
FTA issues detailed guide outlining the taxability of Natural Persons in the UAE The recent enactment of the Corporate Tax Law has ignited conversations, particularly regarding its implications for …