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The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has launched registration for Corporate Tax through the EmaraTax digital tax services platform for Public Joint Stock Companies and Private Companies starting tomorrow, Monday, 15th May 2023. In line with Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses (“Corporate Tax …

Four evacuation planes carrying 253 nationals from several countries have arrived in the UAE over the past two days from Sudan, which has experienced clashes since mid-April, bringing the total number of planes arriving from Sudan to nine. The UAE prioritised the evacuation of the most vulnerable groups, including the …

In 2022, the EU imported €482 billion worth of high-tech products from extra-EU countries (+22% compared with 2021), according to an estimate published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. Exports to these countries reached €446 billion (+16% compared with 2021). In 2022, over half of the EU’s …

A year ago today, the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan passed away. Sheikh Khalifa underwent a rich journey alongside the Founding Leader, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, strengthening the country’s achievements and planning its future. He assisted and supported the country’s foundation before becoming the …

Oman and Etihad Rail Company, the developer and operator of the UAE-Oman Rail Network, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vale, one of the world’s largest mining companies, to explore utilising rail to transport iron ore and its derivatives between the Sultanate of Oman and the UAE, connecting …

After an outstanding first season in England, Erling Haaland of Manchester City received the renowned Football Writers’ Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year title, it was revealed Friday. With 82% of the voting, Haaland, 22, won the award by a record-breaking margin against Arsenal teammates Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka, …

The UAE has welcomed the announcement by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States that representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces in Jeddah have signed a Declaration of Commitment in order to protect civilians in Sudan, in accordance with international humanitarian law, to …

The UAE has topped several global labour market indices issued by international entities and institutions in a new accomplishment that reflects UAE’s pioneering global model for development. The UAE ranked first globally in the Talent Attractiveness Index as per the Global Prosperity Index 2023, issued by the UK’s Legatum Institute. …

Taking a step forward in its drive to offer customers the convenience and assurance of digitally enabled travel journeys, Emirates will require most passengers departing Dubai to use a mobile boarding pass instead of a printed paper version, from 15th May onwards. Passengers checking in at Terminal 3 will receive …

Gold prices ticked down today, pressured by an overall strength in the dollar, Reuters reported. Spot gold fell 0.2 percent to US$2,010.63 per ounce by 07.20 GMT and was down 0.2 percent for the week. US gold futures shed 0.3 percent to US$2,015.00. Spot silver fell 0.7 percent to US$24.01 …