India has restricted gold and silver imports in specific forms to curb misuse of the India-UAE CEPA. The move, following a Budget FY26 announcement, aims to prevent gold imports disguised as platinum …
UAE chase record 206 in Sharjah, beat Bangladesh for first time in T20I cricket
The UAE pulled off their highest-ever T20I chase to beat Bangladesh for the first time in T20I cricket. Captain Muhammad Waseem led from the front with a blistering 82 in Sharjah.
UAE pull off historic chase to stun Bangladesh in Sharjah thriller
UAE stunned Bangladesh in a dramatic finish to the second T20I, chasing down a record 206 with just one ball and two wickets to spare at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Monday night.
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Ripple launches cross-border blockchain payments in UAE
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Structure, Substance and Strategic Tax Planning: Nirav Shah on Why the UAE is Earning Global Trust
Shah praised the UAE’s Golden Visa programme, family-friendly ecosystem, and lifestyle infrastructure, noting how these have all contributed to a dramatic rise in global wealth relocation. But he …
DGFT Aligns Import Policy Schedule With Changes Made In Customs Tariff Plan
The budget introduced new harmonised system codes for key items like gold dore, silver dore, and platinum containing at least 99% platinum.
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OpenAI’s Sam Altman rips ‘naive’ critics of Trump-backed AI chip deals with UAE, Saudi Arabia
OpenAI boss Sam Altman defended the Trump administration’s move to support artificial intelligence deals with the UAE and Saudi Arabia while blasting critics of the arrangements as “naïve.” …
DGFT Aligns Import Policy with Customs Tariff Changes
The DGFT has aligned India’s import policy with changes made in the Customs Tariff schedule for precious metals, ensuring consistency between customs duties and regulations. The new HS codes aim to …
DGFT updates import policy to match customs tariff changes in budget 2025
The DGFT has updated India’s import policy to align with Budget 2025 changes, particularly for precious metals. New HS codes now track gold dore, silver dore, and high-purity platinum. This addresses …
Abu Dhabi announces car manufacturing plans as it eyes $27bn automotive plan and 7,000 skilled jobs
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