ABU DHABI: The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) intensified its Corporate Tax compliance awareness activities and events this year, organised to highlight the importance, objectives, procedures, and requirements for complying with the Corporate Tax Law, which came into effect last year and applies to financial years beginning on or after 1st June 2023. In a press […]
Ministry of Culture Unveils Key Findings of the 2023 UAE National Reading Index Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Culture unveiled the results of 2023 UAE National Reading Index, which is a biennial survey that aims to assess the reading habits among the Emirati society aligning with the nation’s commitment to making reading a way of […]
ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national airline, is celebrating its 20-year connection with India by deploying its Airbus A380 to Mumbai for a special four-month period. From 1 September to 31 December 2024, the double-decker aircraft will operate three weekly flights between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Mumbai (BOM), enhancing the travel experience on this […]
The drive successfully recycled 434 kgs of e-waste across six regions in the UAE. To date, the initiative has cumulatively recycled 1,248 kgs of e-waste over the three editions. Dubai: Aster Volunteers UAE, the global CSR arm of Aster DM Healthcare, recently organized an impactful 3rd E-Waste Collection Drive as a part of the Aster […]
FUJAIRAH: Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, the Fujairah Environment Authority launched a book titled “Whales and Dolphins of Fujairah and the Arabian Region.” This book, the third in a series on Fujairah’s natural history, highlights the significance of whales and dolphins in the region’s marine […]
ABU DHABI: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, inaugurated the 30th Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival at the St. Regis Corniche Hotel. The event, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, is organized by the Abu Dhabi Chess […]
DUBAI: (UPDATED) On August 15, the UAE joined in celebrating Indian Independence Day, a significant occasion marking India’s journey to freedom. The Indian community, along with locals and expatriates, came together for a day of joy and pride. The celebrations began with flag-raising ceremonies in cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The Indian flag was […]
ABU DHABI: The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has ramped up market inspections to fight tax evasion and ensure compliance. In the first half of 2024, the FTA conducted 40,580 inspections across the UAE included tobacco products, a 134% increase from the same period in 2023. These visits focus on enforcing tax laws, preventing the sale […]
Indian businesses top the list of nationalities of new companies joining Dubai Chamber of Commerce during H1 2024 with 7,860 new members, followed by 3,968 new Pakistani companies and 2,355 new Egyptian companies joined the chamber’s membership. Dubai: A recent analysis by Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella […]
Pakistani Ambassador to the UAE, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, has encouraged Pakistani residents to represent their country positively while following local laws. ABU DHABI: Today, a flag hoisting ceremony was held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi to celebrate Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day with great enthusiasm. Many Pakistani community members and their families attended […]
DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the maintenance of 2,173 lighting units across four cycling and e-scooter tracks in Dubai. The tracks include Al Qudra, Jumeirah, Nad Al Sheba, and Mirdif & Mushrif cycling and e-scooter tracks. RTA is committed to providing safe pathways and clear visibility during evening hours by providing […]
