Abu Dhabi-UAE – Membership in the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has grown to 157,207 companies, a 4.9% increase between September 2024 and June 2025. The growth reflects the …
UAE Golden Visa scam: Rs 23 lakh offer for Indians is fake, warns govt
UAE rejects claims of a new Golden Visa route for Indians, warns against scams offering lifetime residency for Rs 23 lakh through unofficial channels …
Indians make up 42% of Dubai’s student base, tech and business top picks: Survey
Indian enrolment in Dubai’s higher education sector has reached 42%, driven by trust, opportunity, and a cultural match. In just one academic year, their share rose from 25.3% to 29.4%.
Commission-free apps challenge Dubai real estate brokers as direct buyer-seller models rise
Image: Shutterstock Dubai’s property market is facing a shift as new digital platforms allowing direct buyer-seller connections threaten to make traditional real estate brokers obsolete, experts told …
Dubai RTA opens 15 air-conditioned rest areas for delivery riders at metro and bus stations
The initiative supports RTA’s efforts to improve road safety, enhance quality of life, and provide services and comfort for delivery riders during the midday work ban …
Time to buy? Dubai gold prices trending lower as 24K trades below Dh400 per gram
The precious metal notably failed to rally alongside silver and platinum or attract a safe-haven bid during the brief Israel-Iran conflict. Spot gold was trading at $3,294.19 per ounce …
UAE’s FTA website covers all your corporate tax needs
So, test your understanding by getting a second opinion.Over the past two years, I have given you my view of a broad range of tax issues. Today, I want to introduce you to a place very few will even …
UAE golden visa: Government outlines eligibility criteria and application process
The United Arab Emirates has denied rumours relating to its the long-term golden visa. Specifically regarding the process and eligibility criteria …
Front runners emerge for work on multibillion-dollar offshore gas project in Middle East
Umm Shaif gas cap development is strategic to Abu Dhabi’s long-term plans to emerge as a key gas exporter and significantly scale up its gas production capacity by the end of this decade …
UAE denies rumours about lifetime Golden Visa for certain nationalities
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has denied the accuracy of rumours circulated by some local and …
GS1 UAE celebrates 25 years of enabling trust, transparency, and innovation
Since its establishment in 2000, GS1 UAE has played a pivotal role in its digital transformation journey. Its barcoding, data and traceability standards have become the backbone of key sectors …
UAE’s new Golden Visa vs real estate-linked lifetime residency: How are they different?
The UAE’s new Golden Visa offers lifetime residency for ₹23.30 lakh. Unlike previous requirements, this visa does not mandate real estate investment which might be revoked if the property is sold or …
Dubai Chambers organises Dubai–Beijing Business Seminar
Dubai Chambers has successfully organised the Dubai–Beijing Business Seminar with the goal of enhancing trade and investment partnerships, building new economic opportunities between Dubai and Beijing …
UAE among top ten global trading partners for Eurasian Economic Union
Andrey Slepnev, Minister in charge of Trade at the Eurasian Economic Commission, affirmed that the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and the Eurasian Economic Union …
Abu Dhabi sovereign investor eyes $100m slice of Revolut
An investor in the Abu Dhabi sovereign fund is eying a $100m (£73m) stake in digital banking giant Revolut. State-owned global investment firm Mubadala is reportedly in advanced discussions to …
Sharjah announces 35% traffic fine discount
Sharjah has announced a new incentive-driven policy to encourage timely settlement of traffic fines, offering motorists discounts of up to 35 per cent under a resolution approved by the Sharjah …
Sharjah Ruler issues Decree appointing member of Energy Council
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued an Emiri Decree appointing Khamis Abdullah Al Mazrouei as a member of the Energy Council (EC) …