In a move designed to accommodate the emirate’s growing population and tourism sector, the Sharjah City Municipality has announced that paid public parking hours will be extended until midnight …
UAE employers face AI and cyber workforce risks
UAE employers are facing a growing workforce resilience challenge as artificial intelligence adoption, cyber threats, rising health costs and regional disruption place new pressure on employees and …
UAE successfully continues diversification efforts with expansion of innovation sector
The decade-long investment by the United Arab Emirates in developing its knowledge-based economy is beginning to yield massive, tangible returns, steadily prep …
Law firm Perez-Llorca sets up in ADGM as Abu Dhabi continues to attract global companies
Ibero-American firm aims to capitalise on growing ties between Gulf states and core markets in Latin America …
Abu Dhabi-backed MGX raises $50B for AI bets
MGX, the Abu Dhabi-backed investor in OpenAI and xAI, has raised nearly $50 billion that it will plow into the AI sector, Bloomberg reports .
UAE tax: Major reform to be rolled out within days
The UAE is introducing significant tax reform through a scheme that will come into effect as early as July 1. The innovative e-invoicing system will be based on a decentralised Continuous Transaction …
UAE’s luxury retail shifts to experiences as brands chase wealthy travellers, residents
Report highlights Dubai’s rise as a global luxury hub, with retail growth increasingly driven by hospitality, tourism and high-net-worth inflows …
UAE opens first-ever retail T-Sukuk subscription, offering 4.3% returns to individual investors
The programme is the first initiative of its kind in the UAE and is designed to provide citizens and residents with direct access to a sovereign investment instrument …
3rd place in Abu Dhabi enough for Norris to win the world title
The 35th Formula 1 world champion is Lando Norris. Third place was enough for the Briton in the thrilling three-way final in Abu Dhabi. Defending champion Max Verstappen is dethroned.
UAE reveals plans to focus on AI, entrepreneurship and workplace culture in new gender strategy
The UAE’s Gender Balance Strategy 2027–2031 will focus on AI, entrepreneurship, leadership and workplace culture, with support from 88 companies …
Rubio Kicks Off Gulf Tour in Abu Dhabi to Shore Up Alliances After Fragile US-Iran Cease-fire
At the start of a Gulf tour, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to assure regional allies that a framework cease-fire agreement with Iran will take their security concerns into account.
President Sheikh Mohamed receives delegation from Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
Meeting took place to mark organisation’s 50th anniversary …
Abu Dhabi firm told to pay an employee Dhs28,220 for working on holidays, overtime
Abu Dhabi Labour Court of First Instance obligated a company to pay an employee Dhs28,220 for working overtime and on official holidays although there were …
UAE tax system adopts proactive, smart solutions to serve society
ABU DHABI, 23rd June, 2026 (WAM) — The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) is implementing an advanced proactive model for developing the tax system, legislation and customer services, based on harnessing …
Sheikh Sultan approves new administrative divisions for Kalba, promotes Sharjah’s top cop
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the new administrative divisions for Kalba.
Sharjah Asset Management explores promising investment opportunities in advanced technology, digital economy during visit to China
SHARJAH, 23rd June, 2026 (WAM) — As part of efforts to expand economic and investment cooperation between Sharjah and China, Sharjah Asset Management, the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah, …
IBMC group CEO Sajith Kumar honoured with Angola Leaders Award in Dubai
Sajith Kumar P K, group CEO and managing director of IBMC Financial Professionals Group, has been honoured with the Angola Leaders Award for Excellence in International Business Cooperation and Angola …