Dubai: The UAE India Business Council – UAE Chapter (UIBC-UC) has teamed up with Expand North Star, the world’s biggest startup and investor event focusing on innovation. Expand North Star is a key part of GITEX, a global tech show rated as the best in the world. As a community partner, UIBC-UC will use its […]
Dubai: Alpen Capital’s latest retail sector report for the GCC projects the industry to witness growth at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6 percent between 2023 – 2028, with the UAE and Saudi Arabia leading the region’s growth at CAGRs of 5.4 percent and 5.1 percent, respectively. The UAE-based investment banking advisory […]
Taking on the theme of “The Power of Next”, the Middle East Retail Forum 2024 coalesced entrepreneurs, professionals, innovators, and thinkers to forecast the future of retail in the GCC. Dubai: The retail sector in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is on track for substantial expansion, with sales expected to surge to US$396.9 billion by […]
ABU DHABI: The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has extended the deadline for filing Corporate Tax Returns and settling taxes to 31st December 2024. This applies to short Tax Periods ending on or before 29th February 2024.The FTA’s Decision No. 7 of 2024 aims to support businesses facing shorter tax periods, especially new businesses. Khaled Ali […]
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has intensified its efforts to combat money laundering and terrorism financing, implementing effective measures to tackle financial crime in line with international best practices, further solidifying its global standing in the fight against financial crimes and illicit financing. In this context, the UAE is continuing its drive to enhance […]
NEW DELHI: India is to have a National Agriculture Code (NAC) for optimum utilisation of resources, deployment of the latest technologies and use of best practices from crop selection to storage of produce. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has been tasked with creating the Code in consultation with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE Food & Beverage Business Group (F&B Group), under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Economy and in strategic partnership with the Dubai Chamber, has announced the upcoming Future Food Forum 2024, set to take place on the 2nd and 3rd of October 2024. As the UAE continues to solidify its […]
ABU DHABI: Etihad Cargo, the cargo division of Etihad Airways, is celebrating 20 years of operations in India, marking its first flight to Mumbai on 26 September 2004. Since then, the airline has steadily expanded its services, now providing belly-hold cargo capacity on nonstop flights between Abu Dhabi and 12 major Indian cities, with plans […]
DUBAI: Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has teamed up with Amazon UAE to launch the ‘DET x Amazon Accelerator’, aimed at helping small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Dubai grow and compete internationally. The program will provide these businesses with digital tools, resources, and guidance to accelerate their digital transformation and expand globally. […]
SHARJAH: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has hosted the inaugural meeting of the founding members of the newly established Pakistan Business Council in Sharjah. Launched earlier this month, the Pakistan Business Council in Sharjah aims to strengthen investment and trade ties between the business community in the emirate and its counterpart in […]
Dubai: Superbrands, the independent authority and arbiter of branding, successfully hosted its 20th Annual Superbrands Tribute Event, honouring 34 of the UAE’s most distinguished brands. The prestigious event took place at the DoubleTree by Hilton, and celebrated the remarkable achievements of these influential brands, recognizing their significant contributions to the market and their continued commitment […]
