It falls under the FTA’s Decision No. 13 of 2026. Requirements must apply across the UAE from October 1 under Article 54 bis of the VAT law. Taxable businesses must verify identity when dealing with a …
Dubai retail rents rise 5.9% as strong demand supports prime locations
Dubai: Dubai’s retail property market maintained strong occupancy levels and demand during the first half of 2026, with average retail rents rising by 5.9% year …
Dubai RTA steps up night-time road maintenance to minimise disruption
Dubai RTA intensifies night-time road maintenance to reduce disruption, using low-traffic hours for repairs and upgrades while ensuring road safety, efficiency and readiness for morning commuters …
UAE move may delay India’s bid to extradite Mahadev app kingpin
Chandrakar was detained in Muscat in June on an Interpol red notice after allegedly fleeing the UAE with a fake passport in April.
9-day school break in UAE as Dubai schools revise October half-term dates
Several private schools have moved their October half-term forward by a week to align with the UAE Ministry of Education calendar …
MP CM Mohan Yadav in Dubai to woo investors, showcase state’s potential
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav began a four-day visit to Dubai to attract investment. He inaugurated an exhibition, met diplomats and Arab leaders, and engaged with the Indian diaspora to showcase MP’s …
‘Harry Potter’ Abu Dhabi Lands To Feature ‘Interactive Experiences’
The Harry Potter theme park lands in Abu Dhabi are expected to be packed with technical wizardry as one of the designers involved with the project has revealed that interactive experiences will be set …
MENA Crypto Transaction Volume Hits $350B as Saudi Arabia Leads Growth
MENA crypto volume hits $350B as Saudi Arabia leads 154% growth, while Turkey remains the region’s largest market at nearly $200B annually.
Dubai RTA moves roadworks to night hours to reopen all lanes before morning rush
Dubai RTA is carrying out road maintenance during low-traffic night hours, with all lanes set to reopen before the morning peak to reduce disruption …
“Made in the Emirates”: ROX begins ADAMAS vehicle production in Abu Dhabi, advancing the emirate’s automotive manufacturing ambitions
ROX has completed its Advanced AI Manufacturing Centre in Abu Dhabi and commenced local vehicle production, with the first three ROX ADAMAS vehicles …
Madhya Pradesh’s global investment mission begins in Dubai
A high-level delegation from Madhya Pradesh, led by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, commenced a four-day visit to Dubai to enhance the state’s global outreach and attract foreign investment.
Dubai court acquits manager of embezzling Dhs6.3 million
The Misdemeanor Court in Dubai acquitted a company manager of the charge of embezzling Dhs6,230,000 from the company’s funds, and rejected the civil …
Sharjah installs 9,129 new smart water meters, replaces 9,734 from January to July
The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) announced that it installed 9,129 new smart water metres and replaced 9,734 metres across various …
UAE and Gabon discuss ways to boost trade, investment relations
Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, President of the Gabonese Republic, received Dr Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, and the …
UAE developing air pollution early-warning system as national platform tracks air quality in real time
UAE is developing national air-quality forecasting and early-warning capabilities alongside real-time monitoring and an integrated emissions data system …
Dubai robocops: Police deploy 36 robots as AI expands across policing
Dubai Police has deployed 36 robots and completed 104 technology projects as it expands AI across policing, administration and public services …
Dubai Salik targets parking payments, AI and new mobility services in 5-year expansion
Dubai’s Salik plans to expand across parking payments and other mobility services while exploring AI under a renewed five-year technology partnership …