Ahmedabad customs officials intercepted a significant gold haul. The precious metal was discovered concealed within a speaker box on IndiGo Flight 6E-1478. The flight had arrived from Dubai. The gold, …
Starting a business in Dubai? Entrepreneurs gain access to 5G, Microsoft 365 and digital tools through SME in a Box
Dubai entrepreneurs and SMEs can access 5G connectivity, Microsoft 365, business tools and digital support as du joins the SME in a Box initiative …
Dubai Airport inspectors opened an abandoned suitcase — inside were 223 live animals
Dubai Customs discovered 223 live animals hidden inside an abandoned suitcase at Dubai International Airport, including lizards, snakes, frogs and scorpions …
Dubai Customs intercepts 223 endangered animals in wildlife trafficking case at Dubai International Airport
DUBAI, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — Abandoned suitcase sparks major wildlife seizure as customs officers uncover lizards, snakes, frogs and scorpions hidden inside passenger baggage.At Dubai International …
Lizards, snakes among animals found in suitcase at Dubai airport
Dubai: Dubai Customs on Friday, June 12, intercepted 223 live animals concealed inside an abandoned suitcase at Dubai International Airport, thwarting an apparent wildlife smuggling attempt. The …
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman cancels Abu Dhabi trip: report
CEO Sam Altman has cancelled an upcoming visit to Abu Dhabi, ahead of its anticipated public market debut, Semafor reported on Friday. The ChatGPT maker’s chief was due to visit the city this weekend.
Sam Altman calls off Abu Dhabi visit
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was expected to visit Abu Dhabi this weekend but called it off, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter, as the ChatGPT maker, which has deep ties to the UAE, …
UAE e-invoicing FAQs: Who must comply, how Peppol works and what penalties apply
The United Arab Emirates is introducing a mandatory nationwide electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) system. This initiative is designed to enhance transparency, improve tax compliance, and reduce the …
UAE corporate tax: How one company’s bonus could set a precedent
A recent bonus announcement by Emirates airline could set the bar for what constitutes reasonable pay …
Sharjah property market hits record $17.9bn as sales surge 64 per cent and Q1 transactions jump 41 per cent
Sharjah real estate transactions reached a record $17.9bn in 2025, while Q1 2026 sales rose 41 per cent to $5bn …
Dubai reinvented itself. Now a war is testing its endurance
The arrival of danger — and the disruption to air travel and seaborne trade that followed — struck at the foundations of Dubai’s economy.
UAE, Sri Lanka working closely towards comprehensive trade pact
Island nation unveils Colombo Port City as the country seeks to position itself as a strategic gateway between the UAE and wider South Asian trade …
Abu Dhabi Customs showcases ‘Invisible Customs’ project at WCO workshop
BRUSSELS, 11th June May, 2026 (WAM) — At the invitation of the World Customs Organization (WCO), Abu Dhabi Customs, representing UAE Customs, participated in a workshop on best practices and lessons …
Abu Dhabi’s ADIC Plans $15 Billion Leveraged Hedge Fund Bet
An Abu Dhabi-based investor is considering building exposure worth $15 billion with global hedge funds, people familiar with the matter said, an outlay that will mark one of the emirate’s most …
Contractors submit prices for Abu Dhabi offshore gas project
Through the Waset gas development project, Adnoc aims to produce up to 180 million cubic feet of gas a day from the field in Abu Dhabi’s offshore Block 2 …
The Briefing with Arabian Business: Business leaders back UAE growth outlook despite regional uncertainty
Executives from Dubai Airports, Oxford Economics, Accor and RAKTDA say resilience, confidence and long-term growth remain intact across the UAE …
UAE’s wealth reserves hold firm at $2.5tr amid regional volatility
The UAE has not just weathered the geopolitical disruption of recent months. It has validated the economic architecture …