UAE sugar tax brings sweet new rules from 2026, linking excise rates on sweetened drinks to sugar content under a tiered model …
UAE sugar tax: Highly sweetened drinks to pay more, artificial sweeteners 0%
The UAE’s tax authority has provided more information as the country prepares to apply excise tax on sweetened drinks from 2026 onwards. The taxation system will primarily rely on a ‘tiered volumetric …
Understanding UAE’s Tax Residency: Key Regulations and Implications for Individuals and Businesses
The UAE has established comprehensive regulations to determine tax residency for individuals and businesses operating within its borders. Three key legislative instruments guide these determinations: …
UAE corporate tax hike to fuel influx of multinational companies flocking to freezones
The Pillar Two rules require large multinational enterprises (MNEs) to pay a minimum effective tax rate of 15 per cent on profits in every country where they operate. Image: Shutterstock The UAE’s …
Jafza and DIFC explore framework for dual-zone operations for companies
DP World’s Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (Jafza) and Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) have signed an agreement to establish a framework that promotes dual-zone operations for companies …
Omani businesses can now import from UAE without paying double VAT: Here’s the official 3-step plan
Oman’s Tax Authority has introduced a three-point plan to eliminate double taxation on UAE imports, effective October 13, 2025. This clarification allows Omani businesses to zero-rate UAE imports, …
GreatList launches global showcase to spotlight Dubai’s culinary excellence
The tour debuted in Moscow, marking the first large-scale international showcase in one of Dubai’s top ten tourist markets. Over a week of sold-out pop-ups, Dubai’s leading restaurants brought …
Dubai Ride 2025: 5 major landmarks you’ll see if you take part this weekend
Get ready to grab your helmet and hit the streets of Dubai this Sunday November 2, as the Dubai Ride makes its highly anticipated return. The annual cycling event, part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge …
Bridge Alliance welcomes du as member operator to collaborate on IoT commercial opportunities in the UAE
Bridge Alliance, the leading mobile alliance globally, welcomes du as its member operator in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Both organisations signed a membership agreement at the recent GITEX GLOBAL …
MoneyGram and myZoi partner to drive financial inclusion across the UAE
Through the integration of MoneyGram’s global money transfer infrastructure, myZoi enables its customers to send money quickly and reliably to more than five billion digital endpoints and nearly 500,0 …
UAE Core Banking Solutions Market Outlook 2025–2033 Current Landscape and Future Growth Prospects
The UAE Core Banking Solutions Market is experiencing a profound transformation, driven by technological advancements, changing consumer preferences, and regulatory requirements. Core banking …
Uganda can match UAE’s economic rise by 2040, says Ambassador Kibedi
The Uganda-UAE Business Forum is an annual event organised by the Uganda Embassy, Abu Dhabi and the Uganda Consulate General, Dubai in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Department for Economic Development, …
Abu Dhabi: Fire breaks out in shops, authorities respond to blaze
Authorities in Abu Dhabi have responded to a fire that broke out in commercial shops on Tuesday, October 28. In a post on social media, Abu Dhabi Police said that the authority, along with the Abu …
Sharjah Ruler attends Exeter Gulf Alumni Association ceremony
H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attended the University of Exeter Gulf Alumni Association Ceremony, held on Tuesday evening at the Dr.
JAFZA, DIFC explore framework for dual-zone operations for companies
DP World’s Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (Jafza) and Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) have signed an agreement to establish a framework that promotes dual-zone operations for companies …
Majid Al Futtaim at 30: 3 Decades. 30 Malls. One Vision.
Majid Al Futtaim turned a single mall in 1995 into an empire of experience. The next chapter promises to be even bolder.
Does Indian who won ₹240-crore UAE lottery pay taxes on it? It depends
Among the chief questions in people’s minds after an Indian man won a massive lottery of 100 million dhirams — ₹240 crore — in the UAE recently were: if he has to pay any tax on it, and whether or not …