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Rayhan Aleem, CEO and Co-Founder of Tax Star. Large UAE businesses have less than four weeks left to appoint an Accredited Service Provider (ASP) under the country’s e-invoicing mandate, with many companies yet to make a selection, according to Tax Star, a Ministry of Finance approved Accredited Service Provider. Businesses with annual turnover of AED 50 million or more must appoint an ASP by 30 October 2026, ahead of mandatory e-invoicing go-live on 1 January 2027. The requirement is part of the UAE’s transition to a unified e-invoicing model, under which qualifying B2B transactions must be validated and transmitted through…
RTA begins four-week pilot of autonomous electric vehicles at Bluewaters, testing a new first and last-mile mobility solution Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the trial operation of the Dubai Glydways automated transit system, introducing autonomous electric vehicles supported by artificial intelligence technologies and operating on dedicated guideways. The four-week pilot forms part of the RTA’s efforts to develop a smart, integrated and sustainable mobility system, adopt future transport technologies, strengthen integration between different modes of transport, and provide flexible and efficient solutions for first and last-mile journeys. The launch was witnessed by Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General…
Court awards cheque value and legal interest after final criminal conviction for deliberately signing cheque in a manner that prevented it from being cashed Dubai: The Dubai Civil Court of First Instance has ordered a man to pay Dh5.5 million, the value of a cheque he issued to a lender, after finding that he deliberately signed the cheque in a manner that prevented it from being cashed. The case stemmed from a business relationship between the two parties, during which the defendant requested a loan from the claimant. The claimant provided a total of Dh5.5 million in 11 instalments. When…
National Centre of Meteorology forecasts humid conditions, possible fog formation and a chance of convective clouds with rainfall in eastern and southern areas Abu Dhabi: Fair to partly cloudy weather is expected across the UAE on Sunday, with temperatures reaching up to 43°C in inland areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said clouds are expected to develop eastward and southward and may become convective by the afternoon. Conditions will be humid by night and on Monday morning over some coastal and internal areas, with a probability of fog or mist formation. Temperatures are forecast to…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Pakistan to phase out its fuel support scheme, citing its high cost and broad coverage, and called for any future assistance in response to rising oil prices to be temporary and targeted at vulnerable households.The fund said such support should be channelled through existing social assistance programmes and accommodated within the fiscal year 2026-27 budget.Pakistan introduced fuel support measures to cushion consumers from the impact of rising international oil prices, which have increased pressure on household budgets and transport costs. The recommendation came as the IMF completed its 2026 Article IV consultation with…
Hugh Viney, Founder and CEO of Minerva Virtual Academy. Hugh Viney, Founder and CEO of Minerva Virtual Academy, discusses how personalised learning, live teaching, mentoring and regional communities are reshaping education for more than 1,500 students across 60 countries Flexible learning models are gaining momentum as families seek educational options that better accommodate mobility, specialist interests, neurodiverse learning needs and student wellbeing. Minerva Virtual Academy (MVA) responds to this demand through a digital-first model that combines live teaching, independent study, one-to-one mentoring and in-person community activities. Founded in 2021 by Hugh Viney, MVA has grown into a multi-award-winning online school serving…
DUBAI, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has affirmed that the UAE has become one of the world’s leading destinations for motorsport, while the Middle East continues to strengthen its position on the global motorsport map. Hosting Grand Prix races in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Qatar has helped broaden the sport’s fan base, particularly among young people and women, in line with the FIA’s strategy to expand participation and make motorsport more accessible to all. In an interview with the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Ben Sulayem said the…
Geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty and shifting interest-rate expectations are prompting a recalibration of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity across the UAE, with buyers becoming more selective and sellers increasingly willing to adopt creative deal structures to keep transactions alive.Deal advisers say the region’s deal pipeline remains active despite a more cautious investment environment, reflecting confidence in the UAE’s long-term growth story even as negotiations become more complex.According to Fraser Dawson, Partner in Corporate Finance at Addleshaw Goddard, the current market differs sharply from the post-pandemic boom period that saw a surge in dealmaking.“There have been several changes, primarily that either…
Core42, a G42 company specialising in sovereign enabled cloud and AI infrastructure, recently announced the launch of the Core42 Partner Program giving independent software vendors (ISVs), technology partners, startups and resellers new ways to build and sell cloud and AI solutions in the UAE. The program launches with a network of more than 50 partners and is built on Core42’s established cloud environment, which currently supports more than 47 Abu Dhabi government entities. Through the Technology Partner track, ISVs and startups can bring their solutions to Core42 Sovereign Enabled Public Cloud and build with Microsoft Azure services. Core42 Insight provides…
Young consumers in the UAE are increasingly choosing shared experiences and social connections over personal purchases, underscoring a shift in spending habits that is boosting demand for events, dining and gifting despite economic pressures.A new study by entertainment platform Platinumlist and gifting company Udora found that 70 per cent of UAE-based Gen Z consumers prioritise spending on experiences that strengthen relationships, while many are willing to cut back on personal purchases before reducing social activities.The findings highlight how the UAE’s youngest adult consumers are reshaping consumer behaviour in one of the world’s most digitally connected markets. Although Gen Z is…