The United Arab Emirates may ease tax residency rules to allow expatriates who left during the Iran conflict to retain their tax status, according to a report by Financial Times. Authorities are …
How a homegrown UAE business is aiming to rival Dubai chocolate as the next global food phenomenon
In an industrial pocket on the outskirts of Dubai, behind an unremarkable steel door, sits one of the UAE’s most quietly dominant food businesses. Inside, chilled storage rooms hum, teams work with …
HMRC ‘unlikely to be lenient’ with tax exiles fleeing Dubai, advisers warn
Tax experts are warning British people who fled Dubai following war in the Middle East that they could still face higher tax bills, despite an attempt by the United Arab Emirates to soothe concerns.
Dubai property activity rebounds while equity sell-off deepens amid regional tension
Dubai’s physical real estate market is showing resilience, with transaction volumes rebounding sharply the second week of March, even as listed property stocks continue to reprice risk …
PCFC holds high-level coordination meeting with representatives of global shipping companies, freight associations
DUBAI, 19th March, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, chaired a high-level coordination meeting held by the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) at its …
Dubai, Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Saudi Arabia intercepts 10 drones in east; Iran warns of targeting UAE’s Ras al Khaimah
Dubai, Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Dubai’s official media office said air defence systems carried out successful interception operations over the city, with no injuries reported. The Kuwaiti Army said it is …
UAE is pivotal trade, logistics hub regionally and globally
Dr Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, chaired a high-level coordination meeting held by the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation …
UAE conflict pushes BITS, IIT, IIM campuses online as students return home
Dubai, Abu Dhabi centres shift classes or pause exams, while flights face disruption, and institutes prioritise safety amid West Asia tensions …
Dubai’s external food trade valued at Dhs32bn in H1 2020
Dubai’s external food trade volumes in the first half of 2020 totalled 9 million tonnes, valued at Dhs32bn, Dubai Customs confirmed on Monday. The emirate’s food imports reached Dhs22bn (6.23 million …
West Asia Conflict Rattles Gulf Supply Chains; UAE Steps In
UAE and Gulf nations ramp up food imports and tighten price checks as West Asia conflict disrupts supply chains, pushing up prices of essential goods …
Sharjah Police seize 60 tonnes of fireworks in crackdown, arrest suspects
The General Command of Sharjah Police has seized individuals in possession of 60 tonnes of fireworks, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance public safety and security and to combat negative …
Iran hits multiple Gulf refineries after Israeli strike on its offshore gas field
Iran intensified its attacks on its Gulf Arab neighbors’ energy sites Thursday, hitting a Saudi refinery on the Red Sea and setting Qatari liquefied natural gas facilities and two Kuwaiti …
Where to deploy capital in UAE business aviation
A new column examines how premium airline capacity can help identify the most promising business aviation corridors from the UAE.
From new beginnings to global impact: How one entrepreneur built a life and business in Dubai
Sometimes, a city chooses you before you even realize it. For Christiana Maxion, what began as a move for love in 2016 quickly became a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and global impact.
UAE’s Indian community reinforces global leadership in resilience, supply chain stability and business confidence
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: At a timely virtual dialogue hosted by the Indian Business and Professional Council (IBPC Dubai) this week, industry leaders underscored a clear and consistent message: …
Dubai’s Squatwolf opens its platform to support local brands
Dubai-based fitness brand Squatwolf has launched a community-led initiative to support smaller businesses as regional tensions linked to the Iran conflict create uncertainty across the market.
Dubai activates Oman Green Corridor for sea and air shipments
Transit declarations are submitted in Oman under fast-track customs procedures before shipments are routed through the designated corridor …