Monthly Archives: May 2020

Saudi Arabia will increase its value-added tax, VAT, from 5 to 15 percent in July, the Finance Ministry said on Monday, as part of...

The Covid-19 pandemic is like nothing any of us has ever experienced. The crisis will undoubtedly have far-reaching implications for people, businesses and society...

COVID-19 has placed the whole world on lockdown, with new research from the World Tourism Organization showing that 100% of global destinations continue to...

Global equities performed positively during the week as investors are encouraged by synchronized policy responses by leading Central Banks, and gradual reopening of the...

Group records 32nd consecutive year of profit of AED 1.7 billion (US$ 456 million) Group revenue of AED 104 billion (US$ 28.3 billion) impacted by planned...

Airports Council International (ACI) World has released updated modelling that shows the worsening economic impact on the global airport industry. The forecasts of prolonged –...

At the end of April, Forbes counted 77 billionaires who had donated to different causes to do with coronavirus relief. The biggest donation came...

When you initially signed your mortgage contract in Dubai, you have been advised by your banker to run the numbers and make sure you...

Covid-19 has rapidly become an economic shock for the global economy. Initially rocking China, global economic expectations changed dramatically in early March, and have...

Studies are underway to test whether giving a shot of BCG vaccine could protect doctors and nurses against COVID-19. One of the oldest vaccines could...

Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation announced today its first Cultural Ramadan Series featuring a rich lineup of Ramadan special events as part of...

Following the stupendous success of their Marathon at Home last month, the Dubai Sports Council, ASICS Middle East and 5:30 Run club, are back...

International tourism down 22% in Q1 and could decline by 60-80% over the whole year 67 million fewer international tourists up to March...

While social media now acts as a main or supporting source of news for almost everybody, fake news is sweeping all network channels. Ajman University...

Deloitte’s D-180 program has just launched in the Middle East. D-180 is a digital mentoring program integral to Deloitte’s community response efforts to COVID-19....

Keeping the body active and alert throughout Ramadan is at the forefront of Dubai’s residents’ minds this year, as the emphasis on physical and...

Emirates Aviation University, the academic wing of the Emirates Group and one of the region's most prestigious educational institutions, has been awarded an overall...

Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the global leader in CRM, today announced Work.com – new technology solutions and resources to help business and community leaders around...