In Dubai, anyone looking to engage in economic activity, whether as a full-time employee or otherwise, must obtain the necessary licenses from the relevant authorities …
Done in by one law he couldn’t dodge
Around midday on Feb 2 last year, a large wave began its slow rumble toward the Aisland 1, an 800-ton deck barge floating between the United Arab Emirates and Iran.
Ed Miliband excited to visit new offshore energy facility
Ed Miliband visits Associated British Ports’ (ABP) new offshore energy facility located in Lowestoft in Suffolk. Miliband laughs excitedly as he boards the £35 million facility and is greeted by crew, …
UAE Customs completes 40mln transactions in 2024
Achievements of “UAE Customs” in the field of customs seizures reflect its vital role in maintaining community security …
UAE Fintech Startup Pluto Raises $4.1m To Advance AI-based Platform
Pluto, the United Arab Emirates’ corporate card and expense management platform, announced that it has secured $4.1 million in a pre-Series A funding round.
PIA Air Hostess Caught Smuggling Expensive Phones On Flight From Abu Dhabi
A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) air hostess was arrested at Lahore airport for allegedly smuggling expensive mobile phones.
Emirates NBD Partners with Dubai FinTech Summit
The Dubai FinTech Summit, a key event in the financial technology calendar, is set to provide a platform for industry leaders, professionals, and innovators to exchange insights and explore …
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival to bring together world’s most innovative entrepreneurs, thought leaders
In a celebration of global brilliance, this year’s Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) will bring together the world’s most innovative entrepreneurs and thought leaders. Among the globally …
UAE issues $790m VAT-refunds for citizens
The UAE has granted $790m in tax refunds for nationals building new homes, and also shared details of VAT waivers for tourists.
Qatar Bolsters Safety of Offshore Assets with Vissim’s Monitoring System
Norwegian technology company Vissim has been hired to deliver a Centralized Vessel Monitoring and Alerting System (CVMAS) to …
Clear weather and drizzles expected for three days across UAE
Rains are expected to fall on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Monday’s weather will be clear to …
FTA applies VAT refund of AED2.9 billion for 35,000 UAE Nationals
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has confirmed that its digital VAT refund systems, including the VAT-refund system for UAE nationals for the construction of new residences and the VAT-refund system …
Another PIA flight attendant caught smuggling mobiles
In yet another smuggling scandal involving the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), an air hostess was caught attempting to smuggle dozens of high-value mobile phones into the country on a flight …
UAE Customs completes 40 million transactions in 2024
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security emphasised the important role of “UAE Customs” in enhancing community security, maintaining stability, supporting the …
Dubai real estate hits record high: Dh761 billion transactions in 2024
Dubai’s real estate sector recorded a total of 2.78 million procedures in 2024, the highest in its history. The record number of procedures, which include ..
Dubai real estate sector saw incredible $207.2bn of transactions last year
Dubai’s real estate sector continues to achieve impressive growth, setting new records in 2024. Over 2.78 million procedures were completed, with real estate transactions alone valued at AED761 …
UAE-Based Fintech Startup Pluto Secures $4.1Million Pre-Series A
Pluto secures funding to enter Saudi Arabia, enhancing spend management tools with Pluto Connect for businesses across the GCC.