during the UAE-Japan Business Forum, which was held on Monday. The agreements aim to bolster economic, trade and investment ties between the two countries in the fields of energy, industry, advanced …
Dubai South announces major visa and insurance update
Dubai South is introducing mandatory insurance to cover salaries, gratuity, expenses and more for all new visa holders in the development. The new insurance will support companies and employees in the …
Dubai Aviation City Corporation, Dubai Insurance to launch Employee Protection Insurance programme
Dubai Aviation City Corporation – through its affiliated corporation Dubai South – has signed an agreement with Dubai Insurance to initiate a comprehensive Employee Protection Insurance programme for …
Exclusive: BP, Azerbaijan’s Socar make maiden bid for Israeli offshore gas – sources
BP and Azeri national oil company Socar have taken part for the first time in an Israeli licencing round for natural gas exploration, the latest sign of growing international interest in the Eastern …
India, Pakistan, and the Philippines claim half of Dh145.7b UAE remittances
India, Pakistan, and the Philippines accounted for more than 50 per cent of the total Dh145.7 billion in outward remittances from the UAE in 2022, accordin..
Dubai registers 44% growth in business event bid wins in H1 2023
The outstanding growth in the number of global events being hosted by the city contributes further to its economic growth in line with the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 …
Dubai Customs handle over 22 million travel bags during first six months of 2023
Dubai Customs, through its Airports customs centres, under the management of the Passenger Operations Department, have efficiently handled over 22.139 mill..
Sharjah Airport passengers surge over 7m in first half of 2023
The total number of flights at Sharjah Airport during this period exceeded 46,900, showcasing a significant rise in air traffic compared to the same period last year Sharjah Airport passengers surge …
Japan’s prime minister visits the UAE as part of a Gulf trip focused on energy and commerce
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited the United Arab Emirates on Monday as part of a swing through the Arab Gulf states focused on energy and commerce …
Expo City Dubai: A look at its key milestones since launch
As it continues to grow, Expo City Dubai will welcome more businesses, SMEs, entrepreneurs, organisations, academic and research institutions in addition to residents who live in its communities …
Indian Oil signs long term LNG import deals with ADNOC LNG, TotalEnergies
Indian Oil Corp , the country’s top refiner, has signed long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) import deals with United Arab Emirates’ s Abu Dhabi Gas Liquefaction Co Ltd (ADNOC LNG) and France’s …
How corporate tax differs from VAT in the UAE
Regular readers of this column will have noted how I often use value added tax, or VAT, as a relative reference tool when explaining the impact of corporate tax.Today, let’s look at where they tug in …
Investing abroad: Should you consider buying a second home in Dubai?
For Indians looking to invest in a real estate in Dubai, the attractions include high rental yields of up to 7 percent, potential capital appreciation, and the opportunity to own a property in a …
Dubai Municipality grants LINQ
The initial system approval was granted at a ceremony held at LINQ’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility one of the largest of its kind in the GCC in Dubai Industrial City, and was attended by …
Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA signs agreement for The Biltmore Residences in Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Millennium Hotels & Resorts, Middle East and Africa (MEA), one of the fastest-growing hotel management companies in the region, has signed an agreement with UAE based GJ …
Abu Dhabi sets $13.6bn revenue cap for utility project operators
“The newly implemented procedures reflect the ongoing transformations in Abu Dhabi’s regulatory framework,” says Al Rumaithi. Abu Dhabi sets $13.6bn revenue cap for utility project operators. abu …
Louvre Abu Dhabi displays new collection
Louvre Abu Dhabi is displaying new acquisitions, including three artworks by Pablo Picasso, alongside loans from partner museums and international institutions in its permanent galleries.