Excise Tax to Go into Effect on October 1, 2017
The planned Excise Tax is set to go into effect at the beginning of October 2017, announced the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) at a...
UAE’s Digital Government Ranked Among the Best in the World
The United Arab Emirates is the country with the third best digital government in the world. According to a new report, the country’s digital...
Now You Can Start a Business in Dubai Mainland for 30,000...
For a person looking to turn a groundbreaking idea into a profitable organization, every penny counts towards breaking even! There are many factors that...
Dubai Department of Economic Development opens new branch at The...
His Excellency Mr Sami Al Qamzi, Director General of the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED), officially inaugurated DED’s new branch office in The...
How social media revolutionized travel and leisure industry
Social media is highly influencing and it is on the path to revolutionize today's travel and leisure industry. Nowadays, people who are planning a...
Minimum pension pay raised to AED10, 000 in Sharjah from March...
H. H. Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah has ordered raise of minimum pension being paid...
FAB Launches Exclusive Benefits for Golden Visa Holders
The newly-launched benefits for Golden Visa holders were made possible through a collaboration between FAB and the Abu Dhabi Residents Office
First Abu Dhabi Bank...
Dubai’s Department of Economic Development clarifies 2000 activities under trade licenses
DED completes adding descriptions for 2,000 activities permitted under various trade licenses
The Department of Economic Development (DED) has completed the adding descriptions for 2,000...
Aswaaq signs MOU with Boecker to strengthen community health and hygiene...
Aswaaq has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Boecker Public Health, a specialized company in hygiene services and public safety, to promote community...
Ministry of Finance Workshop on “Principles and Standards for Imposing, ...
The Revenues Development Department at the Ministry of Finance (MoF) organized a workshop on “Principles and Standards of Imposing, Amending and Exempting Federal Government...
Middle East Set to Add 500 Cinema Screens in 5 Years
Middle East region will see the addition of 500 new cinema screens in the next 5 years
The Middle East region currently hosts...
Department of Economic Development website wins ‘Best Government Website’
The Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) website (www.dubaided.gov.ae) has been adjudged as the ‘Best Government Website’ by Dubai E-Government.
The DED website was selected...
Late ID Card Registration or Renewal can cost You dearly
According to a report in Arabic daily 'Al Khaleej', a delay in applying for or renewing ID cards and a delay in registration in...
Istithmar World Investment Management (Dubai) Limited to operate from DIFC as...
To focus on private equity and alternative investment opportunities
Istithmar World, the investment arm of Dubai World, today announced that its investment management entity, Istithmar...
GIA India Launches ‘Business Excellence Series’ for Alumni
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) recognizes that its graduates – who number more than 70,000 active members worldwide – are a vital component...
New regulations for private employment agencies
Labour Minister Saqr Ghobash has issued an ordinance on the licensing and regulation of private employment agencies.
The ordinance classified the activity of employment agencies...
Law drafted to permit part-time work
A draft law, permitting private firm employees to work for those other than their sponsors, has just been given shape by the Ministry of...
DED launches new on-line service for faster trade licence renewal
1. Business houses can log on to www.dubaided.gov.ae featuring new eService
2. Highlights commitment to strengthening eGovernment policie
To provide investors, company owners and PROs with...