DUBAI: DP World has welcomed the first Gemini Cooperation vessel, marking a major milestone in the strategic alliance between Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk. The MV Houston Express, a 15,000 TEU containership, docked at Jebel Ali Port on February 5, reinforcing Dubai’s role as a global trade hub. Part of the Indian Ocean Service, the vessel strengthens […]
SHARJAH: The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) 2025 kicked off with an exciting SEF x 1Tank Startup Pitch Competition, awarding AED 200,000 in cash prizes and access to AED 500,000 in potential investments. The competition, held on the first day of the festival, recognised innovative startups shaping the region’s entrepreneurial landscape. The winners included Solumar (Sustainability […]
Dubai: In a significant step towards strengthening healthcare collaboration, the Ministry of Health, Egypt and Burjeel Holdings, a leading super-specialty healthcare services provider in the MENA region, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Arab Health 2025. The agreement paves the way for a strategic partnership aimed at expanding access to advanced oncology care across […]
Dubai: Mecomed and the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) hosted 2025 MEA MedTech Regulatory Summit at the voco Dubai in Dubai UAE on 30 January 2025. The event was the first ever collaboration between the two organizations and attracted 135 global regulatory professionals, industry leaders, and policymakers —across 25 countries—to address the evolving regulatory landscape […]
An international lineup of the world’s leading healthcare start-ups competed in the final of the Innov8 competition, showcasing the innovative and forward-thinking technologies redefining the industry. Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, the Metaverse, Augmented Reality, and Virtual Reality highlighted during judging process. Dubai: Hera Health Solutions has emerged victorious at the Arab Health Innov8 competition, winning […]
DUBAI: DIFC Innovation Hub, Julius Baer, and Euroclear have released a whitepaper exploring how technology is transforming wealth transfer, particularly in the Middle East, where an unprecedented $1 trillion (AED 3.67 trillion) generational shift is underway. The Navigating the Future of Inheritance report highlights the urgency of modernising inheritance processes, especially as High Net Worth […]
RAS AL KHAIMAH: H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, attended the UAE-India: Partnership for Enduring Prosperity – Business Meet at the Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah. The event brought together key dignitaries, including Uday Samant, Maharashtra’s Cabinet Minister for Industries, and Satish Kumar Sivan, Consul-General […]
ABU DHABI: The Federal Tax Authority – FTA – announced remarkable achievements in its digital VAT refund systems throughout 2024, reflecting continuous advancements in digital transformation. The VAT refund service for UAE nationals constructing new residences approved 7,520 applications worth AED 704.38 million in 2024, contributing to a cumulative total of 34,900 applications valued at […]
ABU DHABI: The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has clarified that taxpayers failing to pay the due corporate tax for each month or part thereof shall be subject to a monthly penalty of 14 percent per annum. This penalty is imposed on the unpaid tax amount and is calculated from the day following the payment deadline, […]
DAVOS: e&, a global technology leader, has been crowned the “World’s Fastest Growing Brand” by Brand Finance in their Global 500 Brand 2025 report. Announced during the World Economic Forum, the accolade highlights e&’s exceptional eight-fold brand value increase, reaching a record US$15.3 billion. This achievement stems from a three-year transformation consolidating the iconic “Etisalat” […]
SHARJAH: Sharjah’s free zones celebrated remarkable achievements in 2024, cementing their status as global business hubs. The Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) and the Sharjah Airport International Free Zone Authority (SAIF Zone) collectively welcomed over 1,600 companies from regions including the US, Africa, India, and Europe. HFZA attracted 900 businesses, with a strong focus on […]
