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SHARJAH, 25th June May, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Economic Development Department, in collaboration with the Federal Tax Authority, organised a tax workshop to review the UAE’s tax legislative framework and highlight regulations and procedures related to Value Added Tax. The session also outlined the Authority’s role in administering, collecting, and enforcing federal taxes in line with best practices. The workshop aimed to strengthen direct communication with clients and gather feedback to improve services and enhance customer experience. It was attended by representatives from private sector companies, who were briefed on services such as tax certificate issuance and tax group…
DUBAI, 25th June May, 2026 (WAM) — Dr Robin Mann, Chairman of the International Best Practice Competition (IBPC), has honoured Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), for his leadership in shaping a world-class excellence framework and his contribution in enabling DEWA to achieve this global distinction. A total of 11 DEWA teams have also been recognised for developing the outstanding practices. Every submission was classified as a global best practice, with ratings ranging from five to seven stars, reflecting DEWA’s deeply rooted culture of organisational excellence and its commitment to adopting and…
SHARJAH, 25th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) has launched Sheraa Membership, a unified founder support system designed to provide entrepreneurs with continuous access to mentorship, funding opportunities, strategic networks and ecosystem resources throughout every stage of their growth journey. The initiative supports Sheraa’s 2030 vision of supporting 1,000 ventures and facilitating AED50 million in commercial deals for Sharjah-based businesses. By 2030, the membership aims to help launch more than 50 youth-led businesses and create 1,000 jobs. Applications are now open on a rolling basis through Sheraa’s official website. Entrepreneurs of all nationalities interested in establishing or…
The UAE capital has unveiled plans for Dar al Funoon Abu Dhabi (House of Arts), a new cultural and artistic hub set to open in 2030 near the Saadiyat Cultural District, offering art lovers a major new destination in the emirate. The project launch was witnessed by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, who toured the site and was breifed on progress. Dar al Funoon Abu Dhabi project is part of the continued development of Saadiyat Island, which includes Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum,…
DUBAI, 25th June May, 2026 (WAM) — As Dubai advances its ambition to become one of the world’s top three economic cities, efficient dispute resolution is becoming an increasingly important part of the infrastructure that underpins business confidence, investment and growth. The DIFC Courts Mediation Service Centre supports that ambition by adding to the range of dispute resolution services available through the DIFC Courts, giving businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals a confidential, cost-effective and practical route to settlement where mediation is appropriate. Since its launch in September 2025, the Centre has provided parties with an electronic pathway to explore resolution by…
DUBAI, 25th June May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) today launched its ‘Unlocking Sustainable Finance’ Series, a new sector-focused platform designed to support priority industries in accelerating their transition towards a more sustainable and resilient economy. The inaugural edition, ‘Transitioning Real Estate’, brought together more than 80 senior stakeholders from across the built environment ecosystem, including policymakers, regulators, developers, contractors, architects, engineers, sustainability experts and supply chain leaders. The forum focused on one of the UAE’s most strategically important sectors, addressing how sustainable finance can help unlock more efficient assets, lower-carbon buildings, resilient infrastructure, circular supply chains and…
Raja Agrawal, VP-Middle East and Africa, Nebius. The AI cloud company deepens its regional push, with the Dubai-based hire leading go-to-market strategy across enterprises, governments, and research institutes. Nebius, the AI cloud company listed on Nasdaq, has appointed Raja Agrawal as Vice President for the Middle East and Africa, deepening its commitment to one of the world’s fastest-growing AI and cloud markets. Based in Dubai, Agrawal leads the company’s go-to-market strategy for the region, expanding customer adoption across enterprises, governments, research institutes and the public sector. Agrawal brings more than two decades of experience at the intersection of enterprises and…
ABU DHABI, 25th June May, 2026 (WAM) — Customers are purchasing the first tickets for passenger rail services in the UAE following the launch of the Etihad Rail App and dedicated booking website, with over 5,000 passengers reserving seats within the first two days of bookings opening and the Etihad Rail App becoming the most downloaded free app in the country. The strong early response comes ahead of the commencement of passenger services between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah on 30th June, marking the beginning of the Introductory Operational Phase of the UAE’s national passenger rail network. Less than five years…
The weather on Friday, June 26, is expected to be fair to partly cloudy at times, with low clouds set to appear over the eastern coast, according to a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Residents can also expected a drop in temperatures. Conditions are likely to get humid by night and Saturday morning, with a probability of mist formation over some coastal and internal areas. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly winds are set to blow, freshening at times westward, causing blowing dust, with…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 25th June May, 2026 (WAM) — FlyVaayu, the UAE’s first dedicated freight carrier based in Ras Al Khaimah, has opened its AMO CAR 145 facility at Ras Al Khaimah Airport. The facility was formally inaugurated by Sheikh Engineer Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Civil Aviation, Ras Al Khaimah, in the presence of Manish Seth, CEO of RAK Airport; Engineer Esmaeel Hassan Alblooshi, Director-General of the RAK Transport Authority and Acting Director-General of the Department of Civil Aviation, Ras Al Khaimah; Dr. Rashid Khalfan Al Nuaimi, Director-General, RAK Chamber of Commerce and Industry;…