In a crackdown on counterfeit goods in the city, Dubai Customs carried out 68 seizures in the first three months of 2025 which were valued at about Dh42.195 million. During the year before that, the …
UAE Corporate Tax: Busting the 11 myths around free zone businesses and tax obligations
Free zone need to work on details to get their corporate tax details right Businesses based in UAE free zones do have some leeway when it comes to where they stand vis-a-vis corporate tax rules.
Aldar growth momentum continues with 33% rise in Q1 2025 net profit before tax to AED 2.2bln
Net profit before tax rises 33% YoY to AED 2.2 billion with net profit after tax rising 22% YoY to AED 1.9 billion. 1; Robust development sales of AED 8 …
Guests will soon use their faces to check in to Abu Dhabi hotels
Abu Dhabi introduces a face recognition system to elevate guest experiences and bolster safety in hotels. Guests will soon use their faces to check in to Abu Dhabi hotels. abu dhabi tourism, …
DCT Abu Dhabi enhances Hotel Guest Efficiency and Safety with Emirate-Wide Face Recognition System
Introduction of face recognition technology will enhance guest experience and support public safety regulations …
Akshaya Tritiya 2025: Looking to buy gold on auspicious day? See if Dubai or India gives you better rates
As we near the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya, you may be considering buying gold on the occasion. Check here to compare gold prices in Dubai and India to see which gives you better rates after GST …
IHC, ADQ and FAB pioneer UAE Dirham-backed stablecoin for the digital economy
Abu Dhabi, UAE – IHC, ADQ, and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) have announced plans to launch a new stablecoin backed by Dirhams, which will be fully regulated by the Central Bank of the United Arab …
Mandatory E-Invoicing to Roll Out in UAE From 2026
The system will automate workflows and standardise invoicing, with aims to cut business processing costs by up to 66%.
We moved to Dubai for a better life and thought tax-free earning would make us rich – but we’re worse off than in UK
Since 2022, Russian nationals have bought up £4.8billion-worth of properties in Dubai that are either existing or being developed, according to economists with the EU Tax Observatory and Norway’s …
Race for $10 billion-plus offshore gas development heats up at controversial Middle East asset
The race is hotting up for the multibillion-dollar development of the Dorra offshore gas field in the shared neutral zone between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, with multiple engineering, procurement, …
How A Dubai Company Built A 1,000-Strong Workforce In Just 20 Years
In an era defined by digital transformation and workforce localisation, Data Direct Group – a leading – Dubai-based business process outsourcing comp …
Israel favors upgrading US free trade deal, economy minister says
Israel has proposed revamping its four-decade-old free trade agreement with the United States, its economy minister said on Monday, as it looks to head off tariffs from its closest ally.
Sharjah Masters International Chess Championship set to begin on May 16
The Sharjah Cultural and Chess Club has announced the launch of the 8th edition of the Sharjah Masters International Chess Championship.
UAE to launch Dirham-backed stablecoin for digital economy
IHC, ADQ, and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) have announced plans to launch a new stablecoin backed by Dirhams, which will be fully regulated by the Central …
UAE launches ‘Digital Wallet’ to provide integrated financial services to companies
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, has launched the …
Why Expo City Free Zone is Dubai’s Next Big Business Hub in 2025
Dubai’s recent move to diversify its economy came as a strategic decision. In the current economic scenario, this announcement holds tremendous importance. First, it went on to popularize Dubai’s …
Business events and festivals set the stage for socio-economic growth, according to experts at Arabian Travel Market
According to Rasbey, events have been key to Ras Al Khaimah’s rising prominence: “Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) is an important segment and has contributed significantly to …