Abu Dhabi to cut tourism fees
ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Executive Committee has approved a proposal to reduce tourism fees from 6 percent to 3.5 percent and municipality fees from 4 percent to 2 percent. This came during a...
View ArticleDubai Chamber promotes emirate at Ukraine summit
Dubai / Emirates Business The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry participated in the 4th National Export Forum in Kiev where the organisation showcased Dubai’s economic prospects and competitive...
View ArticleEmirates SkyCargo, Alibaba arm ink e-commerce pact
DUBAI / WAM Emirates SkyCargo signed an MoU with Cainiao Smart Logistics Network Ltd (Cainiao), the logistics arm of the Alibaba Group, to jointly facilitate the delivery of cross-border parcels as...
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Mohamed orders AED4.27bn in housing loans for Emiratis
ABU DHABI / WAM In line with the directives of President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of...
View ArticleArab coalition to deliver urgent aid to Hodeidah
ABU DHABI / WAM Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, said that the Arab Coalition has prepared a large-scale and comprehensive surge plan for the rapid...
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Sawab Center launches Fathers’ Day campaign
ABU DHABI / WAM The Sawab Center, a joint UAE-US digital communications hub to combat violent extremist ideologies online and promote positive alternatives, announced the launch of a new campaign on...
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RTA awards contract for 900 vehicles for Dubai Taxi
DUBAI / WAM The Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai, chaired by Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, awarded...
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Dubai FDI to visit Australia to boost trade, investment ties
DUBAI / WAM Dubai FDI, the investment development agency of Dubai Economy, is organising one of the largest economic delegations from Dubai in recent years for an official mission to Australia as part...
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Sheikh Zayed Mosque receives 1.2mn people in Ramadan
Abu Dhabi / WAM More than 1.2 million people came from different parts of the world to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in the capital during the holy month of Ramadan. Dozens of large portable air...
View ArticleUAE takes part in ‘World Maritime Day’ in Poland
Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE participated in “World Maritime Day,” which was held in Szczecin, Poland, under the slogan, “Our Legacy to Achieve Better Maritime Transportation for Better Shipping.” The event...
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Emirates launches new daily service to Auckland via Bali
Dubai / Emirates Business Emirates launched a new daily service from Dubai to Auckland via Bali, reflecting increased interest in the attractive Indonesian island destination and improving...
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FTA’s updated website to allow users to connect directly with ‘tax agents’
Abu Dhabi / WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has developed its e-Services to include new features allowing Taxable Persons to link their accounts with an accredited Tax Agency, authorising it to...
View Article36 projects receive funding for MBR ‘space settlement challenge’
Dubai / WAM Will we be living in cities built by robots in the caves of Mars? Could mushrooms be the key to delicious meals off planet? These and other questions will be explored by some of the world’s...
View ArticleUAE delegation participates in Poland maritime event
ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE participated in “World Maritime Day,” which was held in Szczecin, Poland, under the slogan, “our legacy to achieve better maritime transportation for better shipping.” The event...
View ArticleERC begins aid distribution
HUDEIDAH / WAM The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) began distribution of urgent humanitarian supplies to civilians in liberated areas of Hodeida, announced HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s...
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Etihad Airways enhances its chauffeur services
Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, implemented new features enhancing its chauffeur services in the UAE. Effective immediately, customers will be able to...
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Dubai Customs showcases its experience to Chinese delegates
DUBAI / WAM Dubai Customs, on Monday, received a Chinese delegation who had come to learn about Dubai Customs’ experience in developing and disrupting customs business. The Director of Dubai Customs,...
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Abu Dhabi Airports achieves sustainability milestone
Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), earned an accreditation level of ‘reduction’ from the Airports Council International’s (ACI’s) Airport Carbon Accreditation programme. The...
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Digital kiosk at DXB to inspire transit passengers to stopover
DUBAI / WAM Passengers travelling through Dubai International (DXB), can now virtually explore Dubai and experience the wide array of offerings available, thanks to a new, technologically advanced...
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36 projects qualified for ‘Seeds for the Future’ competition
Abu Dhabi / WAM The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), represented by ICT Fund, and in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Huawei, launched the projects presentation phase of...
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