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New free zone mainland operating permit in Dubai

New permit lets free zone firms trade in Dubai mainland, access tenders, expand operations

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RAK woos Indian expats with 30-50% ROI at ICAI summit

ICAI Investment Summit in Dubai explores options for investing in different asset classes

Abdulla Al Abdouli being presented with a memento by CA Jai Prakash Agarwal (to his left) and Ankur Aggarwal at the Investment Summit in Dubai.

Abu Dhabi’s non-oil trade with India surges 94% in 2024

Abu Dhabi–India Business Forum deepens trade, investment ties

Emerging trade corridors are lowering frictions and shortening time-to-market for firms on both sides.

An app to make your dreams come true? It now exists

Dubai-based design agency owner pivots to personal development after 23-year success story

The app introduces powerful tools that make transformation tangible and exciting.

India-UAE $100b trade goal ‘within reach’: Modi advisor

Frictions beyond tariffs need constant resolution, says Prof. Vallabh

India-UAE $100b non-oil trade goal ‘within reach’, says Modi advisor

VFS opens Abu Dhabi Golden Visa service center

Applicants can submit applications at WTC Mall, Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi's Golden Visa programme aims to attract long-term residents and investment capital as part of the region's efforts to diversify its economy.

PayPal commits $100 million to Mid-East growth

$100,000 commitment follows the opening of PayPal’s Dubai hub in April

This comes just months after PayPal opened its first regional hub in Dubai.

H1B visa changes spark India-UAE-US travel cancellation

Over the weekend, passengers on US outbound flights chose to deboard

Travellers at Terminal 4 of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, US. Picture used for illustrative purposes.

Explained: UAE’s Startup Capital of the World’ campaign

Landmark initiative aims to create 30,000 jobs, position UAE as the global hub for SMEs

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence during a meeting in Dubai

Now, rent out unused gym memberships in Dubai

London startup Athlo launches in the UAE with plans to add paddle and tennis bookings

Athlo is being promoted as the world’s first flexible fitness marketplace.

YouTube launches first MENA academy in Dubai

The new initiative will empower regional content creators with skills and expertise

The collaboration, announced in Dubai, is a significant step in the UAE’s vision to grow the content economy.

UAE solidifies position as global business hub

Multinationals flock to UAE, boosting its global business status

In 2025, major corporations expanded in the UAE, boosting its status as a global business hub.

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