Lebanese-owned and UAE-based Brands for Less Group recently agreed to sell 35 percent of its stake in its off-price retail business to US-based TJX Companies for $360 million. Read More: Dubai Metro …
UAE receives 2.7m tourist tax refund requests in H1
The Authority revealed that a total of 19.67m digital tax refund requests from tourists have been processed between the system’s initial launch and the end of the first half of 2024 (H1 2024), compared to 14.54m transactions recorded by the end of H1 2023 – a notable uptick of 35.25 per cent over a period of 12 months.
Couple jailed, fined over abusing narcotics in their house in Dubai
A team from the Anti-Narcotics Department searched the house, where a scroll containing methamphetamine had been found.
Here’s What You Can Do in the UAE This Week
The UAE is a dynamic country offering a blend of cultural experiences, luxury indulgences, and thrilling activities. There’s always something new and exciting happening across the emirates. Here’s …
Up to 90% discount: Dubai residents have ‘one last chance’ to save big with summer deals
As the summer break ends, Dubai Summer Surprises is giving residents one final chance to avail discounts of up to 90 per cent in the ‘DSS Final Sale.’ The deals will be available on more than 550 …
Al-Futtaim IKEA expands in Abu Dhabi with a second small store format at Dalma Mall
This expansion highlights IKEA’s ongoing commitment to expanding its presence and providing functional, affordable home furnishings in the UAE …
UAE: FTA settles 2.7mln tax refund requests from tourists in H1
The figures are based on the number of refund “Tax free Tag” issued by retail stores electronically linked to the system
Customs seize 1.4 kg of gold smuggled from Sharjah to Coimbatore
As the flight arrived in Coimbatore around 3.50 a.m., Customs sleuths searched the aircraft. They found three packets concealed in the inner side panel of the aircraft. Each packet contained four gold …
SetupHero Offers Full Package Services for Business Relocation to Dubai
SetupHero.com, founded by Shiraz Waheed, facilitates business relocation to Dubai, capitalizing on favorable tax laws. The company offers …
Abu Dhabi betting on a $10bn upgrade to get wealthy expats to move in: Report
Sprawling theme parks, five-star hotels, luxury homes, sports complexes and high-end office towers are rising at breakneck speed in the city …
The ‘Oscars of Bollywood’ are coming to Abu Dhabi
And this September, Bollywood returns to Abu Dhabi with a bang as the IIFA Awards roll out the red carpet once again. It’s the third instalment of the IIFA Awards in Abu Dhabi, and Etihad Arena is set …
Sharjah drub Dibba to start campaign in style as Al Ain thump Khorfakkan
Al Ain’s star striker, Kodjo, stole the show with a sensational hat-trick. The Togolese striker was nothing short of exceptional, as he showcased his clinical finishing and ability to find the back of …
Rapper Macklemore cancelling Dubai show reignites focus on UAE’s role in Sudan war
The announcement made by the rapper has now reignited attention to the UAE’s role in the war gripping the African nation …
Get up to 90 per cent off at the Dubai Summer Surprises final sale this weekend
Save your dirhams… It feels like we were just talking about the opening of Dubai Summer Surprises, and now we are nearing the end of another season. To end on a high, Dubai Summer Surprises sale is …
Dubai Metro turns 15: Here’s how we can celebrate the milestone
It will soon be 15 years since the Dubai Metro launched and over the years it has become one of the top ways that people in Dubai get around the city. Since a big birthday is coming up, Dubai’s Roads …
Restaurant review: Seafood Market, a 30-year-old Dubai institution
We visited one of Dubai’s oldest restaurants and learned why they’re still a favourite today… The Dubai restaurant scene has evolved considerably in the past three decades with the city being home to …
UAE national carriers fly to 606 cities as travel demand soars
The UAE’s national carriers are expanding their destinations, driven by a strong growth in global tourism and business, and the resurgence in travel demand, with the General Civil Aviation Authority …