The United Arab Emirates is introducing a mandatory nationwide electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) system. This initiative is designed to enhance transparency, improve tax compliance, and reduce the …
E-invoicing marks the next chapter in UAE’s digital journey
The UAE’s e-invoicing initiative is far more than a routine billing reform — it marks a watershed moment in the nation’s wider digital transformation journey and throws open the doors to real-time tax …
UAE-based Algebra AI raises US$7 million to close the GCC mid-market’s AI deployment gap
UAE-based artificial intelligence (AI) transformation company Algebra AI has officially launched after securing US$7 million in funding from US-based venture builder and technology investment platform …
UAE corporate tax: How one company’s bonus could set a precedent
A recent bonus announcement by Emirates airline could set the bar for what constitutes reasonable pay …
UAE residents warned against Google Meet scam impersonating ICP officials
The warning comes after reports of scammers contacting residents through Google Meet invitations sent from free email accounts
UAE operator of MT Settebello junks US Navy’s claim, says American forces killed Indians without warning
The UAE-based operator of the attacked vessel challenged the US Navy to make public evidence supporting its claim that the vessel was given warning prior to the attack.
UAE delegation discusses ways to transform global climate commitments into concrete action, ahead of COP31
UAE delegation at Bonn Climate Meetings advances adaptation, finance and resilience efforts to turn global climate commitments into measurable action ahead of COP31 …
Sharjah launches community campaign to preserve family heritage
SHARJAH, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Archives launched a national community campaign titled “Family Memory.. National Heritage” on Thursday at Souq Al Sharia in Al Dhaid. The initiative coincides …
Sharjah property market hits record $17.9bn as sales surge 64 per cent and Q1 transactions jump 41 per cent
Sharjah real estate transactions reached a record $17.9bn in 2025, while Q1 2026 sales rose 41 per cent to $5bn …
Dubai reinvented itself. Now a war is testing its endurance
The arrival of danger — and the disruption to air travel and seaborne trade that followed — struck at the foundations of Dubai’s economy.
UAE, Iranian senior officials meet for first time since start of war
The UAE agreed to meet after realizing the regime, which it still considers an enemy, will not be dislodged from power, according to the sources.
How Dubai is building a brand new city around the world’s most ambitious airport
Al Maktoum International Airport is not just an aviation hub, it is the foundation of an entirely new city designed to house a million people and process 260 million passengers a year. Dubai is …
UAE, Sri Lanka working closely towards comprehensive trade pact
Island nation unveils Colombo Port City as the country seeks to position itself as a strategic gateway between the UAE and wider South Asian trade …
UAE and Iran conduct first face-to-face meeting to try deescalating Middle East tensions
US-Iran war: Senior security officials from the United Arab Emirates and Iran met face-to-face for the first time since the US-Israeli war began. This meeting signals a major shift in their …
UAE and Iran Meet Face-to-Face to Try to Deescalate Tensions
Senior national security officials from the United Arab Emirates and Iran held a face-to-face meeting for the first time since the start of the US-Israeli war against Tehran, according to people with …
Sharjah announces temporary closure of Al Taawun Street for tunnel development
Sharjah RTA announces temporary partial closure of Al Taawun Street from 13 June 2026 for Al Taawun Tunnel development, with traffic diversions via Al Corniche Street and new routes to improve road ef …
Dubai developer invokes force majeure on home sales
One of the city’s biggest conglomerates delays some housing handovers, citing war-related supply chain disruptions.