Thursday, November 21, 2024

Finance

UAE jobs: Salaries to see ‘decent increase’ in these roles in 2025

Salary remains the top priority for UAE employees when considering a new role next year amidst rising rents and other costs in the country, said a new study. According to the 2025 Salary Guide released by Robert Half, 44 per...

Saudi Arabia announces 11 companies winning exploration licenses in 6 mining sites

These companies won the mineral exploration licenses as part of the mining competition round, and within the framework of the accelerated exploration program for untapped mineral resources in the Kingdom. Saudi Arabia has granted exploration rights to five 11 local...

Qatar Airways expands to 35 weekly flights to South Africa for summer season

With the start of the southern hemisphere summer season at the end of October, Cape Town will operate 11 weekly flights, rising to 12 between 17 December and 13 January. Johannesburg services will be 18 per week from 27...

RTA launches taxi-sharing pilot service between Dubai, Abu Dhabi

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a six-month pilot initiative to allow passengers to share taxis operating between Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai and Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi, in a move aimed at providing easy,...

Dubai Records 10 Percent Increase in Vehicles Over Two Years

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai has announced a series of key road projects aimed at easing traffic congestion and reducing travel times across the city, as the number of vehicles during daytime hours reaches a staggering...

Dubai schools roll out mandatory measles vaccinations as UAE launches campaign

Schools in the UAE are teaming up with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) to provide free vaccinations for primary students on campus this month. They have rolled out the National Measles Campaign, informing parents about the compulsory measles vaccination...

Dubai Police Launches Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence Council

Dubai Police has announced the formation of the 'Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence Council' to enhance digital capabilities and boost global competitiveness within the force. The council will be led by Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai...

UAE Ministry of Finance Announces Key Tax Amendments to Implement eInvoicing System

The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) has issued Federal Decree-Law No. 17 of 2024, amending Federal Decree-Law No. 28 of 2022 on tax procedures, along with Federal Decree-Law No. 16 of 2024, which modifies Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of...

Ajman announces 50% discount on traffic fines

A 50 per cent discount on traffic fines starting November 4 until December 15, 2024 was announced by Ajman Police on Friday. In a post on social media platform X, the authority said the discount covers all the fines on...

Dubai’s two new Salik toll gates to be activated on November 24

Two new Salik road toll gates in Dubai will be brought into operation on Sunday, November 24, it was announced on Friday. The gates have been installed at the Business Bay Crossing on Al Khail Road and in Al Safa...

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Dubai’s new ‘islands’ out to create another offplan property wave

Dubai: It’s not just offplan property launches that are booming in Dubai – there are ‘islands’ too. Coming off the...

UAE clarifies eligibility of applicants for extended visa amnesty

Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security has confirmed that individuals violating residency and visa regulations after September 1...

UAE’s National Day celebrations to be called Eid Al Etihad

The official name for the UAE National Day celebrations is 'Eid Al Etihad', its organising committee announced on Tuesday. The name emphasises the theme of...

UAE: Students who have not cleared EmSAT can reapply to universities

After UAE authorities announced the cancellation of EmSAT entrance exam in early November, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research allowed universities to...

No luggage queues at Dubai’s new airport

Dubai: Passengers arriving at Dubai World Central’s new terminal won’t have to wait for their bags - instead, the luggage will be ready at...