UAE launches major visa reforms for Pakistanis, including e-visas, online processing, and faster approvals to boost travel, trade, and investment ties.
UAE bulks up on industrial space to ease rising rents
Abu Dhabi and Dubai are gearing up to release a significant pipeline of industrial space as both emirates move to cool a supply crunch that has pushed rents sharply higher. The new supply is crucial …
Italy strengthens its role in the UAE’s construction and design sectors with over €166 million in 2024 exports and continued momentum into 2025
The Italian Trade Agency (ITA), in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, is set to highlight Italy’s gro …
Why record $29bn Dubai 2026 budget could trigger global wealth migration
Dubai record $29.3bn 2026 budget and UAE federal spending surge are accelerating wealth migration as UK tax pressures intensify …
Expo City Dubai and Emirates NBD forge partnership to boost business ecosystem growth
DUBAI – Expo City Dubai Authority and Emirates NBD have teamed up to enhance the banking facilities available to Expo City’s diverse business community, boosting operational e …
Dubai Chambers signs Memorandum of Understanding with e& to enhance support for local business community
Esam Mahmoud: “This collaboration will enable SMEs to benefit from a world-class digital infrastructure.” …
UAE halts visa issuance for Pakistani citizens
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates has stopped issuing visas to Pakistani nationals, interior ministry officials informed a Senate committee on Thursday. They disclosed that Pakistan narrowly avoided a …
Pakistan narrowly escaped a passport ban: UAE halts visa issuance to Pakistani citizens; here’s why
Pakistani citizens have recently faced visa rejections for travel to the United Arab Emirates, which is its key trading partner and source of remittances. In early July, Pakistan’s Interior Minister …
Dubai’s 3-day super sale to extend until December 2 during UAE National Day weekend
Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), the extended edition kicks off with Dubai’s first-ever 24-Hour Sale on November 28 at Dubai Festival City Mall. The marathon begins at …
UAE welcomes European Parliament’s commitment to ending Sudan civil war
Nusseibeh noted that the European Parliament’s motion endorsed the work of the Quad, recognising it as “mediation format” for the conflict …
Petrofac UAE confirms UAE operations normal despite financial turmoil
“Operations across Petrofac’s portfolio in the UAE are progressing as normal, with our teams continuing to support Adnoc in delivering its evolving energy goals,” according to an official statement …
Record turnout expected as Abu Dhabi prepares to host Formula 1 thrilling finale
Preparations on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi have moved into top gear with the Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix programme now just days away.
Dubai: New resolution issued to curb illegal trade of petroleum products
Dubai’s Crown Prince has issued a resolution regarding regulation of petroleum products trading activities in the emirate. The resolution dictates that the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy is …
India, UAE discuss market access, data sharing, FTA progress
India and UAE discuss market access, data sharing, and FTA progress to enhance economic ties under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
Gold quota auctions, data sharing and $100 billion trade: What India’s CEPA review with UAE changes
India and the UAE have reviewed their CEPA pact, shifting gold import quotas to auctions and pushing data, pharma and food-safety cooperation as trade tops $100 bn.
India–UAE target for $100 billion non-oil trade by 2030, discuss market access, data sharing
India and the UAE reviewed CEPA progress during their third Joint Committee meeting in New Delhi, discussing market access, gold import quotas, data sharing and regulatory cooperation, as bilateral …
Abu Dhabi Customs, India’s Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs sign statement of cooperation
Abu Dhabi Customs and India’s Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs have signed a statement to foster innovation in facilitating bilateral trade through digital transformation and data exchange.