The UAE recorded a robust 3.8 per cent economic expansion in the first nine months of 2023, powered by a dynamic non-oil sector that now accounts for nearly 75 per cent of the nation’s GDP, officials …
Dubai Chambers organises four workshops to enhance awareness of key laws and regulations among the business community
Dubai, UAE – Dubai Chambers organised four workshops recently aimed at enhancing companies’ awareness of business environment regulations and strengthening compliance with legal frameworks governing …
Most Gulf markets in red on trade war concerns
Most stock markets in the Gulf fell in early trade on Thursday amid U.S. tariff uncertainties, although First Abu Dhabi Bank led the Abu Dhabi index higher.
Dubai Customs thwarts smuggling of 10.8 million counterfeit items in 2024
In November 1976, the United Arab Emirates was on a date with the birth of the Emirates News Agency, as a news and knowledge media entity that expresses the country, and on June 18, 1977, “WAM” …
Dubai Customs seizes 10.8 million fake branded items, foils smuggling attempts in 2024
Dubai Customs recorded 54 seizures involving 10.8 million counterfeit items in 2024, as part of its efforts to protect intellectual property rights. This effort also strengthens Dubai’s investment …
Dubai real estate: Luxury property market sees $212mn in sales, says new report
Whitewill’s transactions include several high-value properties, notably an AED84 million ($22.8 million) penthouse at Bluewaters Residences, which sold before its full upgrade was completed …
Dubai Metro, Tram launch new integrated system to benefit commuters
The RTA has launched the new digital platform In collaboration with Keolis MHI to streamline inspection operations for Dubai Metro and Tram …
Dubai’s RTA launches new digital platform to monitor Dubai Metro, Tram inspections
RTA stated that the system marks a step forward in digitising inspection operations and monitoring passenger violations in Dubai Metro and Tram …
Dubai International Property Show 2025 to showcase top real estate developments
Dubai International Property Show 2025 puts global real estate developments around the world in the spotlight in April 2025 …
Ranya Rao’s smuggling scandal: Secret jackets, cop aides & Dubai gold runs
Ranya Rao’s gold smuggling ring was busted after the DRI caught her with 14.8 kg of gold at Bengaluru airport, uncovering secret jackets, police aides, and Rs 17.29 crore racket …
Shezadi’s last rites not held as Abu Dhabi seeks consent letter: Family
BENGALURU: The final rites of Shehzadi Khan were not held on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi, claimed her elder brother Shamsher Khan. “The family received a call from the Indian embassy in Abu Dhabi whether …
Vietnam Butane Import Report 2025-2034: Vietnam’s Butane Imports Reached $480M in 2024 – Future Market Outlook & Trends
Vietnam’s butane imports surged to $480 million in 2024, driven by rising industrialization, LPG demand, and urbanization. With limited local production, Vietnam will continue to rely on imports from …
18.72 million international visitors: Dubai tourism’s sustained boom in 2025
Dubai tourism breaks records with 18.72 million international visitors in 2024, highlighting the city’s strategic investments, luxury hospitality, and expanding air connectivity.
FTA organises ‘Tax Hackathon’ to foster innovation in tax sector
As part of UAE Innovation Month ((UAE Innovates 2025) and the Year of Community, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) held the InnoTAX 2025 AI Hackathon on 26-27 February in Dubai’s Al Shindagha Museum.
UAE weather tomorrow: Fair to partly cloudy skies; yellow alert for rough seas
UAE residents can expect fair to partly cloudy skies on Thursday, March 6, according to the weather forecast issued by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The country’s weather department said …
Gold From Dubai: Why was Ranya Rao smuggling gold, how cheap is it to bring gold from Dubai? This is the rule..
Ranya Rao, a famous heroine who has acted in Kannada films, has been caught on charges of gold smuggling. She landed at Bangalore airport with 14.8 kg of gold from Dubai. During this, DRI officials …
India puts restrictions on platinum alloy imports
India on Wednesday imposed import restrictions on platinum alloys with purity less than 99 per cent, apparently aimed at curbing unfair trade of the precious metal.Platinum – unwrought, in powder form …