Giving concessions to the UAE for importing gold from the country under the deal has inflated the import bill, as India does not source gold from countries that offer prices cheaper than market value …
Gold, silver imports from Dubai may rise after duty hike: GTRI
New Delhi, May 13 (PTI) The significant increase in the import duty on gold and silver from 6 per cent to 15 per cent may lead to an increase in imports from Dubai through the free trade agreement …
Amazon opens Fintech Lab in Dubai
This content has been selected, created and edited by the Finextra editorial team based upon its relevance and interest to our community. Amazon intends to use the Lab to support the local startup …
President Sheikh Mohamed performs Eid Al Adha prayers at Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
UAE leaders join worshippers at mosques across the Emirates on first morning of religious festival …
DiamondRock Expands UAE Business Setup and Compliance Advisory Support
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – May 26, 2026 – DiamondRock, a Dubai-based business setup and advisory consultancy firm, announced the expansion of its company formation and compliance support services …
Dubai launches massive Eid sale with discounts up to 90%
Dubai’s 3 Day Super Sale returns for Eid Al Adha with discounts up to 90 per cent across 500 brands and thousands of stores …
Dubai government to operate offshore fields
HOUSTON, Aug. 7– The international group that operates Dubai’s mature offshore oil fields will relinquish its concession to the emirate’s government next April. A consortium of Dubai Petroleum Co.
Sharjah Charity distributes 15,000 Iftar meals on Arafat Day
Sharjah Charity International distributed 15,000 Iftar meals at sunset on Arafat Day to workers and needy families in several locations within the Emirate …
UAE CEOs feel mounting AI pressure as 79% warn roles at risk without results by 2026
New research shows UAE CEOs face growing pressure to deliver measurable AI outcomes, with many fearing job loss, leadership shake-ups and long-term reputational risks …
FIVE IRON GOLF BUILDS MOMENTUM IN DUBAI WITH SECOND UAE LOCATION IN BUSINESS BAY
Continued global expansion brings tour-level simulator technology, elevated hospitality, and a premium social and entertainment experience to Business Bay Private Simulator Room at Five Iron Golf …
Sony highlights 35-year journey in Dubai and backs clean energy goals with solar project
Sony marks 35 years in Dubai’s Jebel Ali, serving Middle East, Africa and Central Asia, and supports UAE clean energy goals with a new solar project …
UAE’s e-invoicing delay gives businesses more time, not less pressure
Latest Ministry of Finance amendment offers businesses additional breathing room even as the UAE accelerates its wider digital tax transformation ahead of the 2027 rollout …
Adnoc starts expansion push at major offshore development project
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) has fired the starting gun on a major oilfield maintenance and expansion project for its Umm Lulu field. The state company earlier this month outlined plans to …
Where the World’s Wealth Moves Now: UAE, Singapore, Switzerland or Panama for Taxes?
The world’s wealth is not just moving; it is being re‑engineered around four distinct tax models that now anchor most serious relocation conversations among HNWIs and their advisors. In 2026, the …
Why the next wave of global fintech innovation may come from the Middle East
Have you ever stopped to think about where the next big shift in financial technology might actually come from? Most people point to Silicon Valley or London. Some say Singapore. But there’s a strong …
UAE updates excise tax rules, links sugar levels to higher levies
Regulations updated to link tax to sugar levels, tighten reporting, streamline procedures Add as a preferred source on Google Certain health-related products are exempt under the revised framework.
Offshore finance is thriving despite crackdowns
S INCE THE global financial crisis of 2007-09 the days of offshore finance have regularly looked numbered. In 2010 America passed the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), w …