As part of its efforts to regulate the social sector and improve the quality of services provided, the Sharjah Social Services Department (SSSD), represented by the Social Work Licencing and …
Fintech Major Qi and U.S.-based K2 Integrity join forces to align Iraq’s financial sector with global standards
K2 Integrity will further use Qi’s UAE back office as an innovation incubator and sandbox for new Qi products and services …
OECD Pillar Two: What it means for multinational businesses in the UAE
Intercompany transactions — such as intellectual property fees, intra-group loans, and cost-sharing agreements — will get closer inspection …
Sharjah Islamic Forum to launch 25th scholarly session on June 21
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Islamic Forum (SIF) announced the launch of its 25th annual …
UAE breaks into global top 5 in 2025 IMD Competitiveness Ranking
The UAE’s ranking has risen from 28th globally in 2009 to being among the top five globally in competitiveness in 2025 …
June 25 Gulf Business Breakfast: full speaker line-up announced
We’ve assembled a standout speaker lineup to tackle everything from residence-by-investment to the UAE IPO outlook for 2025 and beyond …
Fintech company Beehive causing a buzz in the SME world
RIYADH: Launched in November 2014, Beehive is a financial technology (fintech) company that created the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s first peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform to be …
UAE offers Corporate Tax fine waiver — but deadline looms
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) is urging corporate taxpayers across the UAE to register for corporate tax and file returns within the legal deadline to avoid administrative penalties, under a limited …
UAE President directs authorities to exempt Iranian nationals from late departure fines
Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs …
UAE ranked 5th in global competitiveness ranking; Cabinet reviews $1.4tn trade success
UAE ranks 5th globally in 2025 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking; Cabinet reviews trade achievements and approves13 international agreements …
Chennai ITAT ruling a relief for UAE firms: Design review fees not taxable in India without FTS clause or PE
The Chennai ITAT ruled that a UAE-based company’s design review income is not taxable in India due to the absence of an FTS clause in the India-UAE tax treaty and no Permanent Establishment (PE) in …
Mohammed bin Rashid: UAE is ranked 5th globally by 2025 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, has chaired a Cabinet meeting held at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. The meeting was attended by …
UAE strengthens its position as a hub for advanced manufacturing
The Ministry of Investment hosted the signing of a landmark joint venture agreement to establish Tellus Power Mena, a new UAE-based electric vehicle …
UAE’s ADNOC upping US investments, says AI once-in-a generation investment opportunity
ADNOC chief Sultan al-Jaber said on Tuesday the United Arab Emirates state oil company was looking to grow its U.S. energy investments six-fold to $440 billion in the next 10 years.
Dubai shifts into global top tier for events impact
Dubai’s large-scale events are having a positive impact on the local economy, buoying a variety of sectors and propelling the emirate into the “global top tier” of cities with the most influential …
Dubai’s summer property boom defies seasonal slowdowns
The data shows a consistent three-year pattern of rising transactions in the summer season. Property sales during summer 2024 surged 37.7 per cent compared to the same period in 2023 …
940 participants attend Abu Dhabi Corporate Tax Awareness Workshop
Abu Dhabi: A new workshop hosted recently in Abu Dhabi by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) saw the participation of around 940 business representatives and stakeholders, as the FTA continues to …