Dubai – Dubai Customs held its second Consultative Council meeting in 2024, chaired by H.E. Dr. Abdulla Mohammed Busenad, Director General of Dubai Customs, in the presence of executive directors, …
Sharjah Ruler issues Decision forming SEA’s Board of Trustees
SHARJAH,11th July, 2024 (WAM) — H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued an Administrative Decision on the formation of the Board of Trustees …
Offa launches ultra-quick buy-to-let Islamic finance for British expats
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Offa, the UK’s first Shari’ah-compliant bridge finance fintech, has today launched an innovative new buy-to-let finance (BTL) service providing fast funding decisions for …
Sharjah Ruler issues Decree forming Sharjah Media Council
Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued an Emiri Decree on the formation of the Sharjah Media Council, chaired by H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin …
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development the first institution in MENA region to win UN SIDS Partnerships Award 2024
ABU DHABI – Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) became the first institution in the MENA region to receive the United Nation Small Island Developing States Partnerships Award on behalf of the UAE, …
Eternal Home Marks Grand launch of its exquisite showroom in Sharjah, inaugurated by popular Indian actor and filmmaker R. Madhavan
The showroom embodies the company’s mission, envisioned by industry pioneers, to provide unparalleled service and meticulously curated product selections, transforming houses into eternal homes.
Sharjah Ruler issues Decree forming Sharjah Media Council
Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued an Emiri Decree on the formation of the Sharjah Media Council, chaired by H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin …
Sharjah’s Al Noor Island listed among the top 10 attractions in the Middle East
Sharjah: Sharjah’s renowned landmark and award-winning family-friendly destination, Al Noor Island has secured its place among the top 10 attractions in the Middle East by winning the prestigious …
Behind the luxury image, Dubai’s laws and customs create issues for expatriates
However, a different side reveals itself when expatriates encounter the reality of its laws and customs. Ms Towey, from Co Roscommon, who has lived in Dubai for just over a year, was reportedly …
DCT Abu Dhabi and Les Roches’ Hospitality Academy to open in Zayed Sports City this September
Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Les Roches Global Hospitality have revealed the location of the upcoming Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les …
Dubai to develop ‘world’s largest’ fresh food hub
The new logistics hub aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), which aims to double the size of the emirate’s economy to $8.7tn by 2033 …
🔒 Managing pensions across borders: Why expat retirement savings are at risk
In today’s economy, expatriates – many of whom South African – face a daunting challenge in managing their pensions across borders.
Industry body urges FM to check rising gold, silver import from UAE
Amid surge in imports of gold and silver from the UAE under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), All India Jewellers & …
Tax is just another patriotic duty as ‘your country needs you’
For those history buffs among you, the image from the 1914 British army recruitment poster of Field Marshal Earl Kitchener’s head and floating arm pointing directly at you will ring a bell. The poster …
Luxury estate agents reveal slump in sales as non-doms flee Labour’s tax bombshell
Despite warnings, Labour’s desire to press ahead with a swathe of tax rises are already causing the rich to flee Britain and cut investment, estate agents say.
Dubai Launches Blockchain Platform For Faster Customs Clearance
Dubai Customs on Monday launched a new system using blockchain to improve trade. This will make things faster and clearer for businesses.
RWE and Masdar’s 3-gigawatt Dogger Bank South Offshore Wind Farms reach key development milestone
Abu Dhabi, UAE – RWE and Masdar have achieved a key milestone for the DBS (Dogger Bank South) Offshore Wind Farms as the Development Consent Order (DCO) application has been accepted into the UK …