Sharjah’s population has risen to 2.13 million, recording a 51 per cent increase over the past decade, according to the results of the Sharjah Census 2025 announced on Wednesday.
Duo accused of promoting unlicensed sale of Mounjaro injections in Sharjah
Sharjah Misdemeanor Court heard a case in which two people were accused of endangering people’s lives and health by selling Mounjaro injections intended …
Dubai announces four-day week for some employees, shorter working day for others
Dubai government employees will follow new summer working arrangements from June 29, including shorter hours and a Friday-off option until September 10 …
BCL Globiz reports surge in corporate tax compliance requests ahead of July 31 FTA deadline
UAE-based tax advisory firm BCL Globiz has reported a significant increase in corporate tax registration and compliance enquiries from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and free zone …
Sharjah extends paid parking hours until midnight
In a move designed to accommodate the emirate’s growing population and tourism sector, the Sharjah City Municipality has announced that paid public parking hours will be extended until midnight …
UAE employers face AI and cyber workforce risks
UAE employers are facing a growing workforce resilience challenge as artificial intelligence adoption, cyber threats, rising health costs and regional disruption place new pressure on employees and …
UAE successfully continues diversification efforts with expansion of innovation sector
The decade-long investment by the United Arab Emirates in developing its knowledge-based economy is beginning to yield massive, tangible returns, steadily prep …
Law firm Perez-Llorca sets up in ADGM as Abu Dhabi continues to attract global companies
Ibero-American firm aims to capitalise on growing ties between Gulf states and core markets in Latin America …
Abu Dhabi-backed MGX raises $50B for AI bets
MGX, the Abu Dhabi-backed investor in OpenAI and xAI, has raised nearly $50 billion that it will plow into the AI sector, Bloomberg reports .
UAE tax: Major reform to be rolled out within days
The UAE is introducing significant tax reform through a scheme that will come into effect as early as July 1. The innovative e-invoicing system will be based on a decentralised Continuous Transaction …
UAE’s luxury retail shifts to experiences as brands chase wealthy travellers, residents
Report highlights Dubai’s rise as a global luxury hub, with retail growth increasingly driven by hospitality, tourism and high-net-worth inflows …
UAE opens first-ever retail T-Sukuk subscription, offering 4.3% returns to individual investors
The programme is the first initiative of its kind in the UAE and is designed to provide citizens and residents with direct access to a sovereign investment instrument …
3rd place in Abu Dhabi enough for Norris to win the world title
The 35th Formula 1 world champion is Lando Norris. Third place was enough for the Briton in the thrilling three-way final in Abu Dhabi. Defending champion Max Verstappen is dethroned.
Vintage Vaults: Dubai’s Premium Safe Deposit Box Facility At Mall Of The Emirates
Dubai’s Premium Safe Deposit Box Facility At Mall Of The Emirates. Vintage Vaults, located at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai, provides safe deposit box rental in seven sizes with complimentary insuran …
UAE reveals plans to focus on AI, entrepreneurship and workplace culture in new gender strategy
The UAE’s Gender Balance Strategy 2027–2031 will focus on AI, entrepreneurship, leadership and workplace culture, with support from 88 companies …
Rubio Kicks Off Gulf Tour in Abu Dhabi to Shore Up Alliances After Fragile US-Iran Cease-fire
At the start of a Gulf tour, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to assure regional allies that a framework cease-fire agreement with Iran will take their security concerns into account.
President Sheikh Mohamed receives delegation from Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
Meeting took place to mark organisation’s 50th anniversary …