Dubai is seeing a new phase of high-powered growth for its family businesses, which generate over 40% of the emirate’s GDP. For this, the emirate is introducing a spate of initiatives designed to …
Dubai Customs reports H1 highlights, processes 14 million transactions
Dubai Customs reported a 10 per cent surge from the 12.7 million transactions registered in the same period last year …
Hefty fines in Dubai: Up to AED2 million for forging credit, debit cards
Dubai Public Prosecution has alerted against forging, counterfeiting or reproducing debit and credit cards. The action can result in fines starting from AED500,000 up to AED2 million. The authorities …
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy hosts ‘Design Thinking Hackathon’ to empower next generation of Emirati app developers
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has hosted the ‘Design Thinking Hackathon’ a …
Dubai’s first skyscraper: Everything you need to know
With its construction beginning in 1974, the tower was completed in just five years in 1979, making it the first high-rise building in Dubai. Dubai’s first skyscraper: Everything you need to know.
UAE temperature soars: Up to $1,362 fine, jail for leaving children alone inside cars
Authorities in the UAE have issued a strong warning about the risks associated with leaving children unattended in vehicles, emphasising the potential for tragic outcomes. Dubai Police advised parents against this dangerous practice, as it exposes children to potentially life-threatening dangers.
UAE delivery riders can rest in solar-powered cabins
UAE delivery riders can escape the scorching summer heat in these eco-friendly cabins The UAE imposed a mandatory ‘midday break’ to help laborers cope with rising temperatures Date: July 20, 2023 The cabins allow riders to recharge during their 10-hour …
UAE vows to work with int’l community to address global woes
Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, stated that the UAE’s pledge to provide US$100 million during the International Conference on Development and Migration,
Dubai Police issues ‘urgent warning’ to residents, urges them to verify emails before making payments
Dubai Police has issued an urgent warning to residents asking them to beware of fraudulent emails. In a tweet, the authority urged members of the community to verify emails that could be impersonating …
Dubai Customs posts robust H1 performance with 14mln transactions processed
Commenting on the solid H1 performance in customs service transactions, Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director-General of Dubai Customs and CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, said, “Trade is …
Basmati rice export to get a boost from India-UAE currency trade
Basmati exporters hopeful of steady returns after UAE-India currency trade agreement. This likely boosts Iran window via Dubai, reducing risk of payment default. Last year, shipments increased to …
Sharjah approves funding for three projects in Q2 2023
Second quarter of this year witnessed a great interaction by entrepreneurs with the initiatives and projects implemented by the Foundation …
Uae Weather: Fair To Partly Cloudy In General And Dusty At Times
The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology expects the weather on Monday to be fair to partly cloudy in general and dusty at times. The Met Department forecasts some clouds appearing in the eastern and …
Uae: Is Your Child Money-Smart? Here’s Why You Should Teach Children Financial Literacy
Eleven-year-old Zayaan Arfaz learnt how to be careful with his money the hard way when his teacher signed his entire class up for the fun financial …
UAE strongly condemns burning of copy of Holy Quran in Denmark
The UAE has strongly condemned the burning of a copy of the Holy Quran by extremists in the Kingdom of Denmark. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on the Danish government to take responsibility to stop these actions.
Federal Tax Authority Signs Government Services Quality Charter
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has signed the Government Services Quality Charter, launched by the UAE Government with the aim of offering a new and advanced level of service for the public, driving …
Nomura Launches Wealth Management Business in Dubai, Opens Premises in DIFC
Nomura announced the expansion of its International Wealth Management business with new premises in Dubai International Financial Centre.