Tax

Saudi Arabia’s ZATCA urges commercial sector to submit VAT statements for January

The decision applies to those whose annual revenues from goods and services exceed $10.7 million

Etihad Airways reports $6.9 billion revenue, 25 percent year-on-year growth

This growth was fueled by remarkable performance in both passenger and cargo sectors

Dubai’s Emaar Properties posts $9.7 billion in revenue, $5.1 billion profit following record year

Property sales reached $19 billion, a 72 percent increase from $11 billion in 2023 

Egypt issues new guide to help investors understand rights, tax obligations

This initiative is designed to reassure both current and prospective investors regarding their future tax responsibilities

UAE’s FTA corporate tax awareness initiatives attract over 15,700 participants, rising 8.7 percent in 2024

In 2024, 96 percent of FTA attendees expressed satisfaction with the informative nature of awareness events

UAE’s FTA urges natural persons to register for Corporate Tax before March 31

The FTA defines a 'natural person' as any living human being, regardless of age or residence

Oman, India sign tax protocol to boost economic relations

India-Oman trade grew to $12.388 billion in 2022-2023

UAE digital VAT refund system achieves 34,900 applications, $789.5 million in refunds

In 2024, UAE nationals received 7,520 VAT refund applications for new residences, totaling $191.8 million

Sharjah Islamic Bank posts record profit of $313.1 million in 2024

Total profit from financing grew 20.6 percent, reaching AED3.7 billion in 2024

UAE, Russia sign double taxation avoidance draft agreement to boost economic cooperation

This agreement seeks to establish a stable and investment-friendly tax framework and eliminate tax barriers

Bahrain, Oman sign 25 cooperation agreements to strengthen bilateral relations

The Double Taxation Agreement aims to strengthen economic ties through improved tax collaboration