Economic licenses in Ajman grow by 11% in Q3-23: Ajman DED
The business movement report for the third quarter (Q3) of 2023, which is issued by the Department of Economic Development in Ajman (Ajman DED) revealed a growth in the total number of economic licenses by 11%. Considering the distribution of economic licenses by category, professional licenses came in first place with 51% of the total […]
UAE MoFA unveils automated protocol and visits services
UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has announced the launch of its Visits Service, as well as a comprehensive suite of Invitations and Communications Services catering to UAE’s missions abroad, government and local entities, and foreign missions accredited to the UAE, in keeping with the UAE Strategy for Government Services 2021-2025. The Visits Service simplifies […]
UAE approves 2024-2026 federal budget of Dhs192bn
The UAE has approved the federal budget for 2024-2026 worth Dhs192bn ($52.3bn), according to the state-run news agency, WAM. The federal budget estimates expenditures of Dhs64.1bn in 2024, up 1.6 per cent from estimates for 2023 and forecasts total revenues of Dhs65.7bn, up 3.3 per cent over from this year. “The federal general budget reflects the […]
UAE to bolster coordination between advanced technology & space sectors
The major UAE government entities have partnered to boost coordination between the advanced technology and space sectors. The UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), UAE Space Agency, and COP28, through the Office of the UAE Special Envoy for Climate Change (OSECC) will work together to encourage organizations in the advanced technology and space […]
Emirati Human Resources Development Council organizes Emirates ‘Open Career Day’
The Emirati Human Resources Development Council (EHRDC) has successfully organized an Open Career Day at Um Suqeim Majlis, in collaboration with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization, the NAFIS program, the Dubai Community Development Authority and The Dubai College of Tourism (DCT). The event aimed to provide Emirati candidates with direct access to a […]
UAE, Japan sign 23 deals during PM Kishida’s visit to Abu Dhabi
The UAE and Japan have inked 23 agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) during the UAE-Japan Business Forum, which was held today. The agreements aim to bolster economic, trade and investment ties between the two countries in the fields of energy, industry, advanced technology, artificial intelligence, space, health, transport, environmental conservation and circular economy. […]
UAE: 6-day Eid Al Adha weekend, 2-month summer break mean longer vacations for families
With the majority of the UAE schools approaching summer break, this week marks the final working week for most, with institutions marking Father’s Day and organising Eid celebrations at school. Some families travel early making the most of the Eid break, clubbing it with the long summer break that commences just after the festival, for […]
Malaysia, UAE to start talks on economic partnership
Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to launch negotiations towards a comprehensive economic partnership agreement, Malaysia’s trade ministry said on Tuesday. The agreement will be mutually beneficial and cover trade in goods and services, investments, economic cooperation, the ministry said in a statement. Reuters News
UAE’s Vice President attends official reception hosted by King Charles at Buckingham Palace
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, on Saturday, attended the official reception hosted by His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at Buckingham Palace. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed conveyed to King Charles III the […]
FTA outlines procedures for VAT recovery on Mosques’ construction and operation
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) held a session in collaboration with the Department of Islamic Affairs in Sharjah, as part of the Customer Councils initiative launched by the UAE Government. The Council aimed to improve government services by engaging customers in designing innovative experiences based on their ideas and suggestions. The session was attended by […]