ABU DHABI: Emirati explorer Ibrahim Sharaf Al Hashemi has made history by participating in the first circular helicopter flight around Antarctica. Taking place from December 4, 2024, to January 17, 2025, the mission marked a groundbreaking achievement, with Al Hashemi becoming the first Emirati to join such an extraordinary feat. The journey, starting and ending […]
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 […]
DUBAI: Dubai’s Commercial Transport Sector, managed by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), reported remarkable achievements in 2024. The number of companies operating in the sector grew significantly, surging from 9,000 to 12,100, a 34% increase compared to 2023. Registered vehicles in the Commercial and Logistics Transport Sector also saw a substantial rise, exceeding 400,000 […]
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, […]
DUBAI: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the inaugural UAE-Kuwait Week will be held in Dubai from February 3-4, 2025, spotlighting strategic partnerships and economic cooperation. Organised by the UAE Ministry of Economy and Dubai Chambers in collaboration with the Kuwaiti Consulate General and Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, […]
DUBAI: The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), in collaboration with thejamjar, has unveiled the 29th edition of ArtMap, a comprehensive guide showcasing the UAE’s thriving art landscape. This edition underscores Dubai’s commitment to establishing itself as a global creative hub. ArtMap offers a detailed directory of over 40 art galleries, cultural festivals, exhibitions, […]
NEW YORK: At least 242 million students across 85 countries faced education disruptions in 2024 due to extreme climate events, according to UNICEF’s latest report, “Learning Interrupted: Global Snapshot of Climate-Related School Disruptions in 2024.” From heatwaves to typhoons, floods, and droughts, schools worldwide closed or altered schedules, deepening an already critical learning crisis. The […]
ABU DHABI: On January 24, the UAE marked the International Day of Education, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to harnessing the power of education for global transformation initiatives. Central to this commitment is the Digital School initiative by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives. Launched in 2020, the platform has already reached 160,000 students across […]
SHARJAH: The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) 2025, the region’s largest event of its kind, is set to welcome 12,000 attendees from February 1-2 at the Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park. Featuring over 250 activities, including 45 workshops and masterclasses, SEF aims to upskill aspiring entrepreneurs in business development, finance, mental health, and global growth […]
DAVOS: The World Economic Forum’s Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP) has expanded its global network to 25 countries by welcoming seven new members: Angola, Bangladesh, Gabon, Guatemala, Kenya, Senegal, and Tanzania. This milestone brings together nations representing over 1.5 billion people, united in the fight against plastic pollution and its root causes. Clemence Schmid, GPAP […]
This hand gesture has always been a topic of discussion since many celebrities, politicians and personalities have been spotted making this gesture while attending public events or addressing a crowd. Recently, Barron Trump, son of Donald Trump was seen standing with this gesture at the swearing in ceremony of his father. This fuelled yet another […]
