While the UAE is at the forefront of digital payments, around 20 per cent of transactions of consumers surveyed is still in cash, a new study has shown. According to Visa’s ‘Where Cash Hides’ research …
Palestinian ambassador in Cairo thanks UAE for diplo efforts
The UAE has taken a keen interest in Gaza and the PA and what might come next in this conflict. Members of the UN Security Council vote on a proposal to demand that Israel and Hamas allow aid access …
First rupee payment for oil to UAE: India looks for more deals, no targets: Officials
India’s first-ever payment in rupees for crude oil purchased from the UAE is helping the world’s third largest energy consumer push for taking the local currency global, as it looks for similar deals …
Dubai Municipality launches initiative to collect and recycle 3mln plastic packaging
Neutralizing the emission of 102 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere” …
Explained: How to get an alcohol licence in Dubai
Recently, laws in Dubai regarding buying alcoholic beverages have eased. Authorities have also that was earlier imposed on beverages in the emirate. Expats head to authorised liquor stores during this …
EU Organic Journey Hosts Exclusive B2B Dinner In Dubai, Unveiling European Organic Excellence
The European program EU Organic Journey hosted a distinguished B2B dinner on the evening of the 14th of December 2023 at 19:00, set against the ele …
Those whose annual turnover exceeds Dhs1 million must register for corporate tax by end-2024
The guide clarifies that a natural person must register for corporate tax purposes and obtain a Tax Registration Number if his total turnover exceeds Dhs1 million within a Gregorian calendar year as …
UAE Tech Startup Funding Plunges 65% in 2023
Funding for tech firms in the UAE shed by 65 percent this year, Arabian Business reported, citing an analysis by the market intelligence platform Tracxn.[1] Read More: Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa Fund Unveils …
Abu Dhabi’s Added ties up with Siemens Energy for industrial sector decarbonisation
The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (Added) and Germany’s Siemens Energy have partnered to boost efforts to decarbonise the emirate’s industrial sector and further advance adherence to …
First rupee payment for oil to UAE: India looks for more deals, no targets, says officials
India’s first-ever payment in rupees for crude oil purchased from the UAE is helping the world’s third largest energy consumer push for taking the loc …
Anil Kapoor, Maniesh Paul Bring The Best Of Dubai Through Their Road Trip In ‘Once Upon A Trip! To Dubai’
Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor, who just celebrated his 67th birthday, is bringing a travel show titled ‘Once Upon A Trip! To Duba …
SCC to discuss Sharjah government budget for 2024
Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) will hold its second meeting, on Thursday morning, December 28, as part of the first regular session of the eleventh legislative chapter, at its headquarters in the …
Abu Dhabi Police urge parents to protect children from violent online games
Officials said parents and guardians should monitor and surveil their children’s activity on their smart devices. Police thus urged parents to monitor their children and intervene in their choice of …
NIO: Abu Dhabi Deal Could Lead To Major Breakout (Rating Upgrade)
NIO receives a major strategic equity investment of $2.2 billion from Abu Dhabi-based CYVN Holdings. The investment boosts NIO’s balance sheet and demonstrates confidence in the company’s potential as …
Fragrance World Perfumes emerges as a leading export fragrance company in the UAE
Fragrance World Perfumes, a notable fragrance export enterprise founded in 2003 in Deira, UAE, during the nation’s formative years, is the brainchild of Mr. Poland Moosa Haji. Today, Fragrance World …
UAE: Taking the children out? How to protect them from winter-related illnesses
Gulf News spoke with children’s doctors in the UAE to find out which infections you should watch out for and how to keep kids healthy during the winter season. One of the top infections, doctors have …
Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy confirmed as UAE’s Education Partner in hosting MC13 in Abu Dhabi
The cooperation agreement was signed in the presence of Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade and MC13 Chair-designate, and Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADDED.