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UAE MoF announces penalties for Corporate tax violations -Photo-courtesy WAM

UAE announces penalties for corporate tax violations

Under Cabinet Decision No (75) of 2023, penalties will be imposed on taxable persons who do not comply with the UAE corporate tax law effective from August 1

Road to the future_uae boosts smart mobility

Here’s how UAE is expanding the horizons of smart mobility

Shared mobility, micromobility and autonomous vehicles are set to become mainstream in the coming years, say experts

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UAE: Honor 90 5G, Pad X9 now available, free gifts on offer

From July 17 to October 31, Honor 90 Series users can get a range of exclusive gifts from Honor Game Center, Themes and Game Manager

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Fold5 available for pre-orders in the UAE

Pre-orders now open for Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Fold5 in the UAE

The Galaxy Z Flip5 512GB is available for Dhs4,349 while the 256GB is priced at Dhs3,899

Man tests positive for MERS virus in UAE,

Man tests positive for MERS virus in UAE, WHO confirms

Abu Dhabi has increased monitoring for the virus to try to identify potential cases and raise awareness by hosting workshops

UAE and Turkey sign deals worth $50bn Image courtesy WAM

UAE, Turkey sign accord, strategic agreements valued at $50.7bn

The countries signed a joint accord to establish a high-level strategic council, further cementing ties between the UAE and Turkey

Fluent Finance opens Abu Dhabi office

Fluent Finance opens Abu Dhabi office to advance trade finance

The blockchain firm said its new UAE entity will focus on deposit token infrastructure to promote cost-effective and borderless trade finance

MOHRE fines 441 companies for fake Emiratisation tactics

UAE’s MoHRE fines 441 private companies for false Emiratisation tactics

The ministry said penalties and administrative procedures were imposed on the companies that violated Emiratisation targets

ADNOC signs $7-9bn 14-year LNG deal with India

ADNOC Gas agrees $7-9bn 14-year LNG deal with India

The landmark LNG deal was signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to the UAE last week

Emirates’ unveils new meal preorder service

Flying business? Try Emirates’ new meal preorder service

The service allows customers to preselect their hot main meal between 14 days and 24 hours in advance of their flight

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Sharjah Airport received more than seven million visitors in H1 2023

It represents a 24.4 per cent growth over the corresponding period in 2022

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Sharjah: SRTA announces partial closure of key road from July 17

The road works will be carried out in two phases according to the emirate’s roads and transportation authority

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ADIB launches Istikrar, UAE’s ‘first’ long-term, fixed-rate home finance product

According to the bank, the product’s fixed-rate tenor offers home buyers a worry-free experience, free from any large final payment or unexpected changes in installments

Sultan AlNeyadi

Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi completes sleep experiment on ISS

The outcomes of the experiment will add to the collection of hypnic and neuroscience data on the ISS

Open banking is a door to innovation

Open banking: A door to innovation and growth

Open banking is giving banks in the MENA region the opportunity to expand their ecosystems, reach and balance sheets

OMV, ADNOC enter talks to create global chemical giant

OMV enters talks with ADNOC to form global chemical giant

ADNOC has been expanding a refining and chemicals hub in Abu Dhabi to find additional outlets for its oil and natural gas production

COP28 President lays down big agenda for climate change

COP28 President Dr Sultan Al Jaber lays down big agenda items for climate summit

The annual UN climate summits tend to be large, complicated, diplomatic efforts that require a consensus among all nations attending

PureHealth aims for net-zero emissions by 2040

PureHealth pledges to reach net-zero emissions by 2040

The healthcare firm’s climate pledge is a decade before the deadline by when the world must reach net zero if it is to achieve the Paris Agreement goal

Nothing Phone 2 preorders open on July 16

Nothing Phone 2: UAE preorders open on July 16

The device provides a more ergonomic hands-on experience with a 1 mm thinner midframe and a pillowed glass back

Yahsat to invest $100m in T4-NGS satellite programme

Abu Dhabi’s Yahsat to invest $100m in T4-NGS satellite programme

The company seeks to boost its investments in the coming years to enhance its fleet, including the potential launch of two new satellites

UAE Austria sign air transport services agreement Image WAM

UAE, Austria sign air transport services deal

This agreement paves the way for closer ties between the two countries and a rise in trade exchange due to bolstered air transport services

UAE chases 7% growth to double economy to over $800bn

UAE sets target to achieve 40% cut in carbon emissions by 2030

Sectors such as power and water generation, heavy industry, transport, waste, buildings, and agriculture will reduce emissions as per specific sectoral targets

Taaleem Holdings posts $54.5m in 9M 2023 net profit

Dubai’s Taaleem posts $54.5m profit since IPO

The school operator added 28,563 students for the 2022/23 academic year, a 36.2 per cent YoY increase in enrolments

Emirates unveils on-demand charter service

UAE, GCC travellers can now book charter flights with Emirates

The service allows customers to fly to several GCC destinations both within and outside of the carrier’s network

Esports GCC

Beyond games: How GCC’s esports, gaming sector is on target for growth

We explore how the region is embracing esports and gaming as a significant cultural and economic force

Emiratisation_9,000 Emiratis working in private sector

Emiratisation: 79,000 Emiratis working in private sector, says MoHRE

The figures reflect the highest-ever rate of Emiratisation recorded in the UAE private sector

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix dates revealed

The official announcement from Formula One Management confirmed that the Abu Dhabi track will host the final race of the season

Echo Pop

Amazon introduces all-new Echo Pop in UAE

The device is available in Lavender Bloom, Midnight Teal, Glacier White and Charcoal colours

Businesses with at least 50 employees must ensure compliance with Emiratisation

Deadline for companies to meet Emiratisation targets on July 7

The deadline was extended from June 30 to July 7 to give companies more time to reach their targets

Dubai amends traffic laws, introduces stricter penalties

Dubai introduces stricter traffic laws, announces fines of up to Dhs100,000

Under the amended traffic laws, Dubai Police can seize a vehicle if it has clocked up more than Dhs6,000 in traffic fines