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UAE recalls 1,983 Toyota Highlanders over safety risk

Recall covers Toyota Highlander VXR and GXR models manufactured between 2021 and 2023

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The defect involves the reclining mechanisms of the second-row seats, which allow passengers to unlock the seatbacks, adjust their angle and secure them in position.

5 new UAE rules this month: What changes for residents

Know the latest UAE rule changes to avoid hefty fines and stay compliant.

New UAE regulations: From school photography to shared housing and food standards.

Dubai beats 2026 cashless target, adds Dh8b to economy

Cashless transactions reach 90.1%, while government digital payment readiness hits 100%

The report showed that cashless payment initiatives contributed more than Dh8 billion to the emirate’s economy.

ADGM fines PKF and audit principal $100,000

ADGM regulator identifies major deficiencies in fraud risk assessment, audit documentation

The action followed an on-site inspection conducted by the RA primarily to assess PKF’s compliance with ADGM Auditors Rules and the quality of its audit work.

UAE GDP hits Dh961.9bn in H1 2026

Non-oil activities drive economic diversification, contributing 79.2% to UAE GDP

Non-oil GDP grew by 1.8 percent, increasing the contribution of non-oil activities to 79.2 percent of the national economy.

From free zones to business ecosystems

The UAE experience offers a blueprint for South Asia’s next generation of investment hubs

A well-connected economic zone with strong institutions, infrastructure and business services can become increasingly valuable as more companies establish themselves there, creating a network in which businesses benefit from both the underlying infrastructure and from the presence of other companies operating within the same environment.

UAE recalls nearly 30,000 Toyota Land Cruiser 300s

Three campaigns cover potential engine damage, software issues and transmission faults

The first recall involves 6,571 vehicles from the EXR, VXR, GXR, GR Sport and Signature ranges manufactured in 2023 and 2024.

UAE warns against fake investment and trading scams

Trusted trading platforms do not promise guaranteed profits or demand urgent transfers

MoI said what appears to be an attractive investment opportunity could in fact be a scam designed to steal funds.

How UAE organisations are advancing gender balance

UAE organisations lead the way in promoting gender equality initiatives

The UAE Gender Balance Council honoured the winners of the inaugural SDG 5 Pledge Awards at a ceremony held at One&Only One Za’abeel in Dubai

Philippine ube exports ban: What it means for the UAE

Businesses are monitoring supplies, checking alternatives as Philippines halts ube exports

Philippine ube is increasingly sought by processors and overseas buyers, but farmers still face limited access to quality planting materials needed to expand output

Sharjah-Oman corridor trade value jumps 66.26%

Value of goods handled reaches Dh1.7bn, up 66.26 per cent from the same period last year

More than 34,000 trucks passed through the corridor during the period, while customs authorities processed more than 32,000 declarations.

Investors warned against unlicensed call centre company

Investors urged to verify firms before signing agreements or transferring funds

The regulator said it would bear no responsibility for any transactions carried out with the company in relation to such activities.

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