How Customs Affect The World Economy: The Hidden Forces Behind Global Trade
In a globalized world where goods, services, and capital flow across borders daily, customs administrations play a pivotal yet often underappreciated role in shaping the world economy. While typically...
April 17, 20250434Category: economy
The Importance Of Air Transport For UAE
Air transport has a vast economic impact on the UAE, almost disproportionately compared to other countries. For air freight, this is due to its unique location as a halfway point for many world-crossi...
October 31, 202401390Category: Article
"UAE Condemns Attack On Ambassador's Residence In Sudan"
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the heinous attack that targeted the residence of the UAE Head of Mission in Khartoum by a Sudanese army aircraft, which resulted in extensive damage to...
September 30, 202401866Category: World News
"New Salik Toll Gate Installed, Set To Be Operational In November"
The tenth Salik gate in Dubai – located in Al Safa South – is now up but not yet operational. Located between Al Meydan Street and Umm Al Sheif Street, toll gates have been put up on both ...
September 30, 202401909Category: UAE Local News
Bus Routes Temporarily Diverted Due To Al Maktoum Bridge Maintenance
Some bus routes in Dubai will be temporarily diverted due to the maintenance on Al Maktoum Bridge, as per the Roads and Transport Authority.
These routes will not serve from bus stops from Septembe...
September 30, 202411890Category: UAE Local News
"UAE Petrol Prices Cut To Lowest Level Since January 2024: What To Expect"
Petrol prices were cut to the lowest level in the UAE since January 2024 for the month of October on Monday.
The UAE Fuel Price Committee on Monday slashed prices by Dh0.24 or over 8 per cent per l...
September 30, 202401871Category: Business
Will Petrol Prices Drop Further In October?
Petrol prices could drop in the UAE for the month of October as global oil prices remained subdued in September.
Brent oil prices averaged nearly $73 a barrel in September compared to $78.63 a barr...
September 29, 202401825Category: Business
"Tax Filing Deadline Extended To December 31 For Select Businesses"
The deadline to file a tax return and settle corporate tax payable has been extended to December 31, 2024, Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced. This new deadline is applicable to tax periods ending ...
September 29, 202401816Category: Business
"Heavy Rain And Hail Hit Parts Of UAE, Wadis Flow As Orange Alert Issued"
Residents across some parts of the UAE woke up to heavy rains and strong winds on Sunday after an earlier forecast predicted rainfall across parts of the country until September 30.
The rains mainl...
September 29, 202401819Category: Weather
"Shoppers Opt For Lightweight Gold Jewellery As Prices Hit Record Highs"
Manufacturers in the UAE are producing more lightweight gold jewellery as demand for lightweight yellow metal ornaments has increased due to prices hitting all-time highs in Dubai.
Industry executi...
September 26, 202401828Category: Business
"UAE Soldiers Killed In Duty Accident Laid To Rest With Full Honors"
The funeral prayers for soldiers Nasser Al Balooshi and Abdulaziz Al Taniji, who passed away after an accident while on duty, were performed today at Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Al Jurf area in Ajman. The ...
September 25, 202401879Category: UAE Local News
"UAE Extends 14-Day Exit Pass Validity For Visa Amnesty Seekers"
Overstayers who were granted visa amnesty now have until October 31 to leave the country, UAE authorities announced on Tuesday.
Previously, the exit pass given to amnesty-seekers was valid only for...
September 24, 202401924Category: Visa + Immigration
"UAE Visa Amnesty: Minimum Passport Validity Requirement Reduced To 1 Month"
The passport validity required to avail of the UAE visa amnesty programme has been reduced from six months to one month, the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security ...
September 24, 202401773Category: Visa + Immigration
"UAE Records Mild Earthquake, Tremors Felt By Residents"
The UAE recorded an earthquake of magnitude 1.2 on Sunday, according to the National Seismic Network stations of the National Centre of Meteorology.
The quake hit the Al Raheeb area in Dibba, Al Fu...
September 23, 202401920Category: UAE Local News
Investing In Dubai’s Property Market
Investing in the real estate sector of emerging economies has great prospects of reaping long-term rich harvests. However, investing in the real estate sector, especially if you are not a citizen of t...
September 23, 202401921Category: Business
