The UAE has granted $790m in tax refunds for nationals building new homes, and also shared details of VAT waivers for tourists.
New bicycle, pedestrian pathways established in various residential areas across Abu Dhabi
Mira Al Rashdi, Staff Reporter The Department of Municipalities and Transport has constructed a number of new bicycle and pedestrian pathways in …
UAE: Smart paid parking service now operational in Sharjah
Smart paid parking services are now available in Sharjah City, the emirate’s municipality announced on Sunday. Operated by artificial intelligence, drivers’ number plates are automatically detected …
Qatar Bolsters Safety of Offshore Assets with Vissim’s Monitoring System
Norwegian technology company Vissim has been hired to deliver a Centralized Vessel Monitoring and Alerting System (CVMAS) to …
Clear weather and drizzles expected for three days across UAE
Rains are expected to fall on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Monday’s weather will be clear to …
Watch: Man injured in bike accident in Sharjah airlifted to hospital
A 36-year-old man, who sustained moderate injuries in a motorcycle accident, was airlifted to a hospital on Sunday. The emergency evacuation was carried out by the air ambulance crews of the Air Wing …
Arunachal’s para athlete Techi Sonu to represent India at Sharjah International Para Athletics Championship 2025
Arunachal’s para-athlete Techi Sonu has been selected by the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) to represent the nation at the Sharjah International Para Athletics Championship 2025.
Review: Boyz II Men turn back the years in Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Nights concert series
Who needs extra production when a group has all the vocal fireworks? The understated stage setup was both appreciated and savoured as US R&B group Boyz II Men made their Abu Dhabi debut on Saturday, …
The battle between (new) powerhouses has begun: UAE vs Red Bull 3-3 after 2025 season opener
UAE Team Emirates-XRG ended 2024 with 81 wins, and it doesn’t look like the TGV, with Tadej Pogacar as its driver last season, is slowing down. After the first two races of 2025, the counter already …
UAE weather tomorrow: Fair to partly cloudy day expected
It is likely to get humid by night and Tuesday morning, with a chance of fog in some internal and coastal areas …
Federal Tax Authority refunds Dh2.9 billion VAT to 35,000 UAE nationals for building new residences
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced on Sunday that it has total approved 34,900 applications by UAE nationals for VAT refunds for the expenses they have incurred for the construction of their …
UAE strongly condemns attack on Saudi hospital in Sudan; calls for protection of civilians
The Minister of State also stressed the importance of collective action to achieve peace and stability in Sudan …
FTA applies VAT refund of AED2.9 billion for 35,000 UAE Nationals
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has confirmed that its digital VAT refund systems, including the VAT-refund system for UAE nationals for the construction of new residences and the VAT-refund system …
Another PIA flight attendant caught smuggling mobiles
In yet another smuggling scandal involving the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), an air hostess was caught attempting to smuggle dozens of high-value mobile phones into the country on a flight …
UAE Customs completes 40 million transactions in 2024
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security emphasised the important role of “UAE Customs” in enhancing community security, maintaining stability, supporting the …
Dubai real estate hits record high: Dh761 billion transactions in 2024
Dubai’s real estate sector recorded a total of 2.78 million procedures in 2024, the highest in its history. The record number of procedures, which include ..
Dubai real estate sector saw incredible $207.2bn of transactions last year
Dubai’s real estate sector continues to achieve impressive growth, setting new records in 2024. Over 2.78 million procedures were completed, with real estate transactions alone valued at AED761 …