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UAE changes VAT rules for cash payments, staff housing and

Businesses across the UAE will see several changes to Value Added Tax (VAT) rules covering cash payments, employee accommodation, medical products ....

Forbes Middle East and PureHealth to Host 5th Edition of

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 7 September 2026: Under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, ....

Annual Leave Rules for Private-Sector Employees in Oman:

Annual leave is one of the most important employment rights for private-sector workers in Oman. Under the current Oman Labour Law, employees are ....

UAE adopts national ecotourism policy to protect nature

The UAE Cabinet has approved a National Ecotourism Policy aimed at promoting tourism growth while protecting the country’s natural environment ....

Sharjah Ruler orders Sudan Private School to refund fees

Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) to ....

UAE Sets Dh6,000 Minimum Monthly Salary for Emiratis in

The UAE has introduced a minimum monthly salary of Dh6,000 for Emirati citizens working in the private sector, as part of ongoing efforts to ....

UAE Nafis Rules to Change From September 2026: What

Emiratis working in the UAE private sector will see important changes to Nafis support from September 2026. The revised framework introduces a ....

Dubai-it: The Philosophy Behind Dubai’s Global Success

Dubai’s skyline tells one story. Its working culture tells another, and the city’s latest initiative puts that philosophy into ....

UAE approves 10 medicines in 1 year: How these rare drugs

Over the past year, the UAE has approved a range of new medicines and expanded uses for existing treatments. The approvals cover conditions including ....

UAE Becomes First Country to Approve RINVOQ Oral Treatment

The UAE has become the first individual country to approve RINVOQ (upadacitinib) as an oral treatment for non-segmental vitiligo in adults and ....

UAE Student Develops AI App to Help Pilgrims During Medical

Suhba is designed to help Hajj and Umrah pilgrims overcome language barriers when urgent medical support is needed. A university student in the ....

Saudi Arabia Launches Innovation Challenge to Design

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched a new innovation challenge inviting designers, developers, innovators and ....

12-Year-Old Emirati Student Becomes World’s Youngest

UAE: At just 12 years old, an Emirati student has achieved an extraordinary technology milestone by becoming the world’s youngest IBM-certified ....

UAE President Honours Expo 2025 Osaka Pavilion Team for

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed the team behind the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, ....

How to claim your VAT refund in the UAE: a tourist's guide

The UAE charges 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on most goods — but non-resident visitors can claim much of it back on their shopping when they leave ....

Dh5,000 fine in Abu Dhabi for building owners without an

Building owners in Abu Dhabi can face a fine of Dh5,000 if their property's elevators are not covered by a valid maintenance contract, as ....

UAE Eyes Deeper Investments in Africa's Energy and

Dubai: The United Arab Emirates is seeking to deepen its long-term investment partnerships across Africa, with a strong focus on renewable energy, ....

UAE Achieves Healthcare Milestone with Middle East's First

Sharjah: The UAE has marked another significant achievement in healthcare after Al Qassimi Hospital in Sharjah successfully performed the Middle ....