Abu Dhabi National Hotels has picked banks for a planned initial public offering of its catering business, joining a busy pipeline of new share sales in the Middle Eastern capital.
‘Don’t make delivery riders wait outside’: UAE residents urge restaurants, supermarkets to show compassion
Amid UAE’s scorching summer, often exceeding 45°C during the … Restaurants and institutions need to understand that they are a vital part of their business, and even before that, they are human.” …
WATCH: Dubai Police seize 640 bicycles, e-scooters from reckless riders
In a traffic safety campaign targeting reckless riders, Dubai Police have seized 640 bicycles and e-scooters for violations like speeding and not wearing helmets. The initiative emphasizes the …
UAE Updates Fines for Emirates ID and Residency Violations
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security (ICP) in the UAE has introduced new fines for messing up your Emirates ID, residency services, and more.
Is every free zone trader a qualified distributor to enjoy 0% tax?
Non-free zone resident juridical taxable traders are liable to pay tax on their global income, with a zero per cent tax rate on income up to Dh375,000 and a nine per cent rate beyond that. For natural …
Import prices rebound in June on rise in costs of petrochemicals, raw materials
South Korea’s import prices rebounded in June as a rise in prices of petrochemical goods and raw materials offset a fall in oil prices, central bank data showed Tuesday. The import price index rose 0.
Adnoc Gas awards Dhs2b contracts to expand UAE gas infrastructure
This world-first offshore deployment of RoboWell highlights how Adnoc is leveraging advanced technologies to drive efficiencies and ensure a secure, reliable and responsible supply of energy. Deployed …
Exclusive: India’s four-week platinum imports surpass 2023 total as gold shown as platinum
India’s four-week platinum imports from mid June eclipsed 2023’s total as bullion dealers exploited a loophole by registering alloys containing around 90% gold as platinum to avoid higher duties, …
India’s Platinum Import Loophole Sparks Industry Controversy
India’s platinum imports soared recently as bullion dealers exploited a regulatory loophole by registering alloys containing around 90% gold as platinum to benefit from lower import duties. This has …
Ind’s 4-week platinum imports cross ’23 total
Since April 1, dealers pay only 5% import duty on platinum against 15% on gold under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement signed between India and major bullion trading hub the UAE in 2022 …
Ancient ship — made of goat hair and reeds — reconstructed off Abu Dhabi, photos show
The unique vessel proved seaworthy, completing multiple “rigorous tests” that spanned 57 miles in the Arabian Gulf, researchers said. The ship, helmed by Emirati sailors and escorted by the UAE Coast Guard, reached speeds of 5.6 knots.
Banks in Abu Dhabi pump AED45.8 bn in financial facilities in first four months
ABU DHABI, 15th July, 2024 (WAM) – Gross domestic credit extended by banks operating in Abu Dhabi in the first four months of the year grew by 5 percent or AED45.8 billion to AED 961.9 billion from AED915.9 billion at the end of last year, according to UAE banking indicators by emirate released by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE).
UAE lifts its 21-month visa ban on Nigerians
The UAE has lifted a visa ban on Nigerians and introduced new rules requiring digital verification for Nigerian passport holders seeking its visas.
3,752 licences issued, 30,910 renewed in Sharjah during H1 2024: SEDD
Thus, Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) has released its report for the first half of 2024, which showed an increase in the total number of business licences issued and renewed in Sharjah …
Eternal Home launches Sharjah showroom
Eternal Home recently opened its showroom in Sharjah. The 25,000 square foot facility was inaugurated by popular Indian actor and filmmaker R. Madhavan. Eternal Home was established in 2021. “At …
National Bonds onboards United Arab Bank to its innovative Al Manassah Platform
National Bonds has processed AED 189 billion transactions, with more than AED 27 billion facilitated in 2023 alone through the Al Manassah Platform …
UAE business: Emirates Development Bank financing hits $3bn, manufacturing and technology sectors benefit
The Bank has supported CAPEX financing of industrial projects valued at AED48bn ($13.1bn), greenfield projects worth AED14bn ($3.8bn) and Foreign Direct Investment projects worth AED6.8bn ($1.9bn), …