School’ campaign in Sharjah has begun, offering exceptional discounts on school supplies across various malls. Organised by the SCCI as part of Sharjah Summer Promotions, the event runs until …
How the UAE is building tomorrow’s industries
Today, the UAE boasts dozens of academic institutions, including INSEAD, New York University and its Stern Business School, and Sorbonne University. From these programmes, the next great scientists …
Chinese investments in focus as Dubai hosts business forum in Beijing
Chinese investments in Dubai are gaining traction in sectors including logistics, clean energy technologies and artificial intelligence as the East Asian country looks to long-standing partners to …
Dubai welcomed almost 700,000 medical tourists in 2023
This influx of medical tourists contributed to a substantial rise in healthcare spending, which surpassed Dhs1.03bn, up from Dhs992m in 2023 …
UAE corporate tax: Why businesses must have an efficient documentation system
As an accountant, I have always found the legal profession to be quite intriguing. Legal professionals possess brilliant analytical minds, are deeply educated, and have accumulated many years of …
ED investigates Indian links of foreign gambling apps, suspects over Rs 1 lakh cr bets
The Mahadev scam, revealing extensive illegal online betting networks, is far from resolved despite some progress. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is now investigating over two dozen offshore gaming …
Dubai: 386 New Jobs Created By Firms In DWTCA Free Zone
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Companies at the Dubai World Trade Centre Authority (DWTCA) Free Zone created 386 new jobs in the first half of this year, taking the total to 8,223, an increase of 5 per cent.
Finalists for 2024 Ecobank Fintech Challenge announced
The 12 finalists in the 2024 Ecobank Fintech Challenge have been whittled down from an initial 1 550 applications – and 40 other fintech semifinalists – to compete for the top prize of $50 000. “The …
Expert Warns Against Flood of Imported Petrochemicals from UAE
Jakarta. An analyst recently warned against the flood of imported petrochemical products from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following the implementation of a bilateral trade pact.
Digital Sharjah processes over 952,000 transactions
Since its launch in 2021, the ‘Digital Sharjah’ platform, by the Sharjah Digital Department (SDD), has processed more than 952,000 transactions …
Sharjah: Up to 80% discount on supplies, 100 bags to be distributed in ‘back-to-school’ campaign
As thousands of students are set to go ‘back-to-school’ on August 26, parents can avail discounts up to 80 per cent on school supplies across Sharjah. The deals are available on apparel, electronic …
Sharjah to carry out surprise school inspections, address violence in new safety initiative
A new initiative will be launched across Sharjah on Tuesday, August 20. The ‘Community Prevention in Schools’ programme themed ‘Together for a Positive Learning Community’ will involve surprise …
NIO begins online presence for its expansion to the UAE ahead of a market launch later this year
Chinese EV automaker NIO is expanding its global presence, making headway in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following a strategic partnership backed by the Abu Dhabi government. The automaker has gone …
Dubai welcomes more than 691,000 international medical tourists in 2023
A recent report by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has highlighted remarkable growth in the health tourism sector in Dubai in 2023.
The 3 Best Fintech Stocks to Buy in August 2024
There are many reasons why the burgeoning fintech landscape could take the mantle of Wall Street’s most effective low-risk tech performers in the second half of 2024. Growing expectations of …
What does the future hold for DOOH in UAE?
Smart cities such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi are increasingly integrating digital screens into their urban landscapes, making DOOH omni-present. Districts like Expo Village, Sustainable City, and Dubai …
DWTCA: Dubai free zone sees tenants increase 21% in H1 as businesses seek simplified visas zero tax offers
Dubai World Trade Centre Authority Free Zone sees sharp rise in number of tenants and jobs Dubai World Trade Centre Authority (DWTCA) Free Zone has seen the number of tenants increase 21 per cent to 2 …