United Arab Emirates

UAE Corporate Tax: FTA issues public clarification on first period

The Corporate Tax Law applies to tax periods commencing on or after June 1, 2023

DMCC, Bybit extend partnership to boost Dubai’s position as global crypto hub

Bybit supported and advised over 20 startups, helping them establish a foothold in Dubai's dynamic crypto landscape in 2023

DEWA commissions 558 electricity distribution substations of 11 kV across Dubai in H1 2024

There are currently 72 33 kV substations in service and 44,472 medium voltage substations across Dubai

UAE’s ADNOC Drilling to join MSCI flagship indexes, boosting global visibility and investor appeal

The company will become the 12th member of the MSCI UAE index after meeting the necessary criteria

UAE amends domestic workers’ law: Enhanced employment rights, dispute resolution procedures

Domestic work disputes to be transferred from the UAE's Court of Appeal to the Court of First Instance

Egypt, UAE sign $3 billion agreement to establish Mediterranean logistics trading zone

Agreement includes the possibility of supplying petroleum products to the local market

UAE nationals receive $691.53 million in home construction tax refunds from FTA

This covers the period since the service was launched and until the end of the first half of 2024

Air Arabia reports $188.67 million net profit in H1 2024, continues network expansion and sustainability efforts

The airline achieved a turnover of $449.22 million, a 19 percent increase year-over-year

UAE’s diversified economy maintains robust growth in real estate, tourism, and manufacturing: OPEC

OPEC reported that the housing, utilities, and fuels sector rose to 6.7 percent YoY in June, up from 6.6 percent in May

Emirates to launch retrofitted Boeing 777s to Zurich, Riyadh starting October 1

So far, 25 aircraft have been retrofitted, with 17 more to undergo the upgrade by December 2024

Kuwait Warba Bank’s $500 million sukuk listing on Nasdaq Dubai attracts $1.8 billion in orders

This is the fourth listing under their $2 billion trust certificate program

Dubai’s Parkin reports $114.62 million in H1 2024 revenue, expands to 200,400 spaces

The company's Q2 2024 financial results saw a 12 percent increase in total revenues, reaching $55.94 million

UAE gold prices rise, global rates dip after hitting over one-week high

Gold prices will likely see additional support if a softer U.S. inflation report is released, raising hopes for a larger rate cut

Dubai International: Why does the airport have two codes, DXB and OMDB?

Why does Dubai International not use the code DUB instead?

DMCC accounts for 15 percent of total FDI in Dubai, 7 percent of GDP in H1 2024

Free zone posted a notable expansion in the technology sector, registering 226 new companies, including 14 gaming and nine AI companies

UAE issues new labour law to regulate employment, up to Dh1 million fine announced

The decree imposes fines on any employer who employs workers without a proper permit, hires workers or brings them to the country and fails to provide them with a job

ADNOC Gas net income rises 21 percent to $1.19 billion in Q2 2024

ADNOC Gas fulfils over 60 percent of the UAE’s gas demand and is a major player in fueling the development of key industrial sectors

UAE’s ICV program redirects over $13.07 billion to national economy in H1 2024

Number of Emiratis working in companies that obtained the program certificate rose 40 percent to 19,000 in H1 2024

Abu Dhabi, Dubai ranked top liveable cities in Middle East and Africa

Among the top-ranking GCC cities were Kuwait City, Doha and Bahrain in the 3rd, 4th and 5th places, respectively

UAE gold prices rise marginally, global rates up as investors await U.S. inflation data

Progress on inflation could support gold prices to retest a new all-time high once more

Etihad Airways to fly Airbus A380 to Singapore, adds six new flights to Thailand

The airline's new Thailand schedule will include 21 flights to Bangkok and 20 to Phuket

Abu Dhabi’s ADNIC profits before tax rise 10 percent to $61 million in H1 2024

ADNIC's total insurance revenues rose 54 percent annually to an all-time high of AED3.3 billion

Abu Dhabi’s Burjeel logs 10.4 percent revenue jump in H1 2024, reaching $653.4 million

The group saw increases of $37.3 million in outpatient revenue and $22.3 million in inpatient revenue