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UAE sugar tax: Highly sweetened drinks to pay more, artificial sweeteners 0%
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued additional details as the country finalizes plans to introduce an excise tax on sweetened drinks starting in 2026. The tax regime will be based on a “tiered volumetric model” which will
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UAE bans AI misuse of national symbols, public figures without approval
Displaying national symbols or public figures using generative artificial intelligence or similar techniques without approval is forbidden, the UAE Media Council confirmed on Thursday. The Council said that using AI technologies to spread fake
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Emirates sets new rules for power banks onboard flights from October 1
Emirates has announced that as of October 1, 2025, all types of power banks will be prohibited on board. However, Emirates customers are allowed to carry one power bank onboard with the conditions stated below. Power banks cannot be used on the
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Up to Dh8,000 fines: Abu Dhabi warns against illegal billboards, signages
The authorities of Abu Dhabi have called for the placement and design of billboards and other signages within the emirate to conform to the approved
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India implements stricter rules for gold, silver imports from UAE
India’s offshore trade policy is shifting with the new restrictions on the semi manufactured and powdered forms of gold and silver. India plans
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Some UAE banks to raise minimum balance requirement from June 1
Some banks operating in the UAE have plans to raise the minimum balance requirement from Dh3,000 to Dh5,000, citing compliance with the Central
Read MoreUAE: Delivery riders not allowed on fast lanes as Ajman announces traffic rule
As announced on Thursday, delivery riders in Ajman are required to stick to the designated lanes for their respective vehicles on the right side of the road. They are prohibited from using the faster leftmost lanes. These restrictions have already
Read MoreSaudi: Up to SAR50,000 fine, 6 months in jail for visa overstayers
With the Hajj season approaching in 2025, Saudi officials are enforcing stricter measures in regard to visa overstayers in the kingdom. According to an announcement by the Ministry of Interior last Tuesday, violators will incur
Read MoreNew speed limits in UAE: These 4 roads announced changes in 2025
As UAE residents have many hours on the road, it is crucial to stay tuned to updated speed limits in order to avoid fines and black points. We're in 2025 and authorities have announced the new limits as part of measures to ensure the
Read MoreAbu Dhabi minimum speed limit on E311 removed – Will you still pay Dh400 for driving slowly?
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) allows cruising Abu Dhabi and Dubai on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road (E311). Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road now makes provisions for a minimum speed limit (120 km/h). However, for those who were previously fined for
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