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Finance

Saudi Arabia.. Launching the VAT refund system for tourists in 2025

The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority will oversee the implementation of the system, which is designed to simplify tax compliance and enhance the travel experience. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced Launch of the VAT refund system For tourists in...

Metro tickets Online: Prices of Riyadh bus and metro tickets.. and how to buy online

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City has made it possible to purchase tickets for Riyadh train trips through the “Darb” application available in electronic application stores on mobile phones. Saudi media revealed that Riyadh Metro and Riyadh Bus Ticket Prices...

UAE National Day holiday: 4-day break for public sector employees

For the last public holiday of the year, government employees in the UAE will get a 4-day weekend for this year's National Day celebrations, now called Eid Al Etihad. December 2 and 3, Monday and Tuesday, will be paid holidays...

UAE’s Etihad Airways expands network with 10 new destinations

Etihad announced 10 new destinations that will be introduced next year connecting Abu Dhabi with major Asia Pacific cities. The new destinations that will be introduced starting July 2025 onwards, include Atlanta, Taipei, Medan, Phnom Penh, Krabi, Tunis, Chiang Mai,...

UAE launches “Know Your Customer” platform

UAE launches digital “Know Your Customer” platform to enhance financial transparency. The United Arab Emirates launched The digital “Know Your Customer” platform, which aims to provide An integrated infrastructure to verify customer identity, enhancing trust in the financial system. Know Your...

Dubai: RTA announces extended Metro timings on November 24

The Dubai Metro Red Line and Green Line will operate from 3.00am to 12am on Sunday, November 24, 2024, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Friday. This extended timing is to accommodate individuals who will join the Dubai...

Eid Al Etihad: UAE private sector holidays announced

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources announced that the 53rd UAE National Day holiday for employees of ministries and federal entities will be on Monday and Tuesday, December 2-3, 2024, and official work will resume on Wednesday, December...

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 project pipeline is ‘Damac Islands’, located in Dubailand and with clusters such as Dubai Investments Park and Sports City just...

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 will not be included in the grace period for exemption from fines for violators of...

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 'union' (Etihad) and celebrates the unification of the Emirates on December 2, 1971. The theme...

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Gold Rate UAE: Prices Slip in Dubai

Gold prices in Dubai have slipped in early trade. The drop in gold prices has seen 21K gold fall below a key level.

Abu Dhabi News: Filipinos Return Home

A chartered flight from Abu Dhabi has brought home Filipinos. The flight is the 8th of its kind, indicating ongoing efforts to repatriate Filipinos from the UAE.

Dubai Ruler Calls for UAE Flag

Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid has called on residents to raise the UAE flag. The call is to raise the flag across homes and buildings.

Abu Dhabi Police Chief Visits Iranian Attack Victims

The Abu Dhabi Police chief has visited those affected by Iranian attacks. The visit aims to provide support to the victims and their families.

Air Arabia Resumes Flights to 49 Destinations

Air Arabia has resumed flights to 49 destinations from the UAE. The airline is increasing its services to cater to growing demand for air travel.