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Sharjah approves UAE first bill on natural resources corporate tax
Sharjah’s Consultative Council (SCC) has also approved extractive and non-extractive natural resources corporate tax bill which is the first of its kind in the UAE. It is proposed to regulate the imposition of tax on firms engaged in
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Dubai searches for best voices for call to prayer, launches 'Quran in every home' initiative
The day began until Ramadan, when Dubai announced the second year of a project to enhance families' involvement in the development of national identity and social and Islamic values in future generations. The "Muadhin
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UAE: Airfares likely to remain high in 2025 due to strong travel demand
Prices of flights should remain high in UAE and around the world in 2025 due to good travel demand as oil prices will probably remain steady this year. This ongoing demand will be driven by a combination of corporate, MICE (meetings,
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Dubai mulls work-from-home options, custom office timings as part of new family scheme
Flexible working hours for precious family time and work-life balance flexible schedules are among the many possibilities under discussion as part of
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UAE: Caused an accident? Motorists have to pay higher auto insurance premiums
Auto insurance rates in UAE increased up to 3 per cent but accident-related claimant drivers are charged up to 15 per cent more. But some
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Cashing in on cryptocurrency in the UAE
Are you planning to get into crypto space? That’s fantastic! Crypto is moving so fast and can be used by novices. And the most popular
Read MoreUAE airports drive Mideast air traffic surge
Traffic demand was at its highest in major international hubs in the Middle East such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and Qatar due to the high performance of the world’s largest aviation hubs even though some countries were hit by geopolitical
Read MoreRTA announces extended Dubai Metro timings for January 12
Dubai Metro will open at 5am rather than 8am on Sunday, January 12, said the Roads and Transport Authority on Thursday. Metro times will be increased for smooth traffic for the Dubai Marathon that will happen on the day. The 24th
Read MoreUAE: Residents of these two emirates sleep the least
Two emirates have been in the top six cities with the least sleep in 2024, data from a smart wearable device firm has shown. The numbers were released by the wearable device company Whoop with millions of customers in 60+ countries. For
Read MoreDubai resident that paid Dh6,800 for grocery bill among delivery apps top shoppers in 2024
One Dubai resident placed one grocery order worth over Dh6,800 on one of the grocery delivery apps in 2024. The bulk order of 475 home and pantry items on Careem Groceries took several delivery boys to fulfill. One frequent user placed 988
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