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ABU DHABI, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) participated in the BRICS Tax Experts and Tax Heads Meeting 2026, held in New Delhi, India, bringing together Heads of Tax Authorities and tax experts from ten BRICS tax administrations to exchange expertise, discuss emerging challenges, and strengthen cooperation in tax administration. The FTA delegation was headed by Abdulaziz Al Mulla, Director General of the Federal Tax Authority, and included Saida Kaddoumi Osman, Policy Adviser at the Authority, and Meera Qassim, International Relations Senior Analyst. Hosted by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), Ministry of Finance, Government…
Department reports 17% performance improvement, faster response times and expanded use of advanced forensic technologies Dubai: Dubai Police have revealed that the Crime Scene Department at the General Department of Forensic Science and Criminology collected 269,707 physical and digital traces from crime scenes between 2023 and August 2026, supporting criminal investigations and helping identify suspects in a number of cases. The department also recorded a 17 per cent improvement in performance, according to annual institutional assessment reports. Average response times to crime scenes in Deira and Bur Dubai improved over four years, decreasing from 18 minutes to 16 minutes. Integrated…
One of the first things you notice when you step into the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) arrival plaza in Riyadh is a tree. This is no ordinary tree. Fashioned out of stainless steel and everyday household utensils, it’s a life-sized sculpture called Family Tree (2020). Anyone familiar with the Indian artist Subodh Gupta’s trailblazing art will instantly recognise his distinctive signature in this work. Dubbed India’s ‘Damien Hirst,’ Gupta is known for transforming humble household objects — most famously, steel tiffin lunch boxes, steel dinner plates, kitchen pans, and even bicycles — into blue-chip art pieces. Beyond its tangible beauty, the…
Manal bint Mohammed: Gender balance is an established national priority and a key driver of the UAE’s competitiveness Dubai: The UAE Gender Balance Council honoured the winners of the inaugural SDG 5 Pledge Awards at a ceremony held in Dubai. Launched last year by Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Gender Balance Council and wife of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, the awards recognise organisations that have turned their commitment to gender balance into effective policies, practices and…
Trump administration urges France and Germany to release emergency diesel reserves or risk a US diesel export ban, as EU leaders weigh stock releases to ease global fuel prices amid supply disruptionsWASHINGTON/BRUSSELS/PARIS: The Trump administration has told Germany and France to draw down emergency diesel inventories to help to ease global fuel prices or face a potential US diesel export ban, said three people close to the discussions.The warning marks an escalation of pressure on Europe as US President Donald Trump considers a potential diesel export ban to bring down US fuel prices ahead of November’s midterm elections.The European Commission,…
CyberKnight Technologies concluded a landmark three days at GISEC Global 2026 at Expo City Dubai. The company brought 16 technology vendors together under one integrated Zero Trust strategy, signed strategic MOUs with Harness and Asimily, launched the region’s first Women in Cybersecurity series, received an official award from Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government, and celebrated its ecosystem with an exclusive Gala Dinner. The stand at GISEC was among the most distinctive at the event, featuring dedicated zones across fivesecurity pillars: AI driven SOC automation and threat detection (CrowdStrike, Swimlane, NetWitness, Group-IB) Data protection and…
ABU DHABI, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — A climate pattern centered in the North Pacific can raise or lower oxygen levels across the world’s oceans, potentially changing marine habitats within a few years and producing delayed responses in deeper waters, according to new research from NYU Abu Dhabi. The study, published in Geophysical Research Letters, found that changes in Pacific climate conditions affect ocean oxygen in two distinct ways. Oxygen levels in shallower waters can change relatively quickly, potentially shrinking or expanding marine habitats, while deeper waters respond more slowly and can retain the effects of past climate conditions for…
Apple’s “Surprise and shine” event on September 9 was the first iPhone launch under John Ternus, who took over from Tim Cook on September 1. The thin line cutting the Apple logo on the invitation turned out to be exactly what it looked like: a fold. The iPhone Duo, Apple’s first foldable, opens for pre-orders in the UAE on October 16 at 4pm, from Dh8,499.The leaks had most of it months ago, from the passport shape to the price, and Apple made a few promises of its own on stage. With supply reportedly tight and the Duo the priciest iPhone…
Dubai’s outdoor season is officially making its way back and if you needed another sign that the summer heat is behind us, the city’s beachfront dance floors are switching back on.This weekend, Belgian DJ and producer Lost Frequencies returns to Dubai to kick off the new season at Bohemia Beach Club, FIVE Palm Jumeirah.The hitmaker will headline the Bohemia Presents season opening party on October 3, bringing his signature feel-good electronic sound to the beachfront from 7pm.And chances are, even if you don’t immediately recognise the name Lost Frequencies, you have heard at least one of his songs.Born Felix De…
Norwegian football superstar Erling Haaland is suing airline Norwegian Air Shuttle for unlawfully using his likeness, a lawsuit which the airline claims is incomprehensible and “regrettable”, the two parties said Thursday.”The case concerns Norwegian’s unlawful use of Haaland’s distinctive signs in its promotion of plane tickets during the football World Cup,” Haaland’s lawyer, Thomas Hagen, said in an email to AFP.Haaland, who plays for Manchester City, inspired Norway to reach the World Cup quarter-finals this summer, in their first appearance in football’s showpiece event since 1998, before losing 2-1 to England.The exact subject of the dispute is not known, but…