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UAE tax alert: Up to Dh5,000 fine for flouting rules

A move to strengthen digital systems and tax compliance in the UAE

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UAE cracks down on e-invoicing breaches with fines

UAE tax rule changes from 2026: 5 major updates to know

New tax rules from 2026 bring clearer timelines, transparency, and simpler refunds

UAE to update tax procedures in 2026 — Key changes explained

Are UAE shoppers ready to buy refurbished gadgets?

Fresh funding to power Revibe’s - a marketplace for refurbished gadgets - global expansion

Revibe is a company based in the Middle East, primarily in Dubai, specializing in selling high-quality refurbished and renewed electronics such as smartphones, laptops, and MacBooks. Pictured above are Revibe co-founders Abdessamad Ben Zakour and Hamza Iraqui.

British high-street label River Island to shut in UAE?

Closure comes months after brand closed 33 locations in UK under a restructuring plan

Bad news for shopaholics. Physical stores of River Island will down its shutters in UAE

How Sushmita Sen went beyond her Miss Universe crown

In an earlier interview, we look at how former Miss Universe rewrote the script in UAE

Sushmita Sen

Dubai resident turning excess into access for thousands

Rana Hajirasouli is redefining how businesses, communities handle surplus resources

Lulu Retail Q3 profit up 2.4% to $36m; revenue $1.89b

Growth driven by higher footfall, expanding stores, 32% surge in e-commerce sales

Lulu Retail, the largest full-line retailer across the GCC, has announced its financial results for the nine-month period ended September 30.

How Dubai businessman built the dystopian 'Lokah' world

Being a businessman in UAE and honing his skills was always a part of Banglan's dream

How Dubai businessman and Kerala producer built a dystopian Bengaluru in 'Lokah' and 'Kanthara' blockbusters

How one Emirati entrepreneur built Dubai’s coolest gym

He turned his passion for movement into Dubai’s homegrown fitness brand touching lives

New free zone mainland operating permit in Dubai

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

Dubai Airport Free Zone

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.

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