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Image: Getty Images The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has reiterated its call for companies and certain exempt persons subject to Corporate Tax in the UAE to complete their registration and file their first tax returns by Wednesday, July 31, in order to benefit from the Penalty Waiver Initiative for late registration. As of now, more than 33,900 registrants have already benefited from the initiative, according to the FTA. The announcement, made via a press release and reported by WAM, emphasises that timely action through the EmaraTax digital platform is essential to qualify for the penalty exemption. The initiative applies to…
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Image: Supplied Autonomous driving technology firm WeRide and Uber Technologies have expanded their Robotaxi operations to Al Reem and Al Maryah Islands in Abu Dhabi, a move expected to double ride volumes and accelerate the UAE capital’s autonomous mobility rollout. The partnership with the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) now enables Robotaxi service coverage across nearly half of Abu Dhabi’s core urban areas, including Yas Island, Saadiyat Island, and highway corridors to and from Zayed International Airport. Since their joint launch in Abu Dhabi in December 2024, WeRide and Uber have tripled their ‘Robotaxi’ fleet. The companies plan to scale to…
Image credit: Dubai Police/Website Dubai Police successfully recovered and returned a valuable jewellery bag belonging to a UAE resident in a coordinated effort with Bangladeshi authorities and the UAE Embassy in Dhaka. The jeweller, who lives in Dubai, was attending a jewellery exhibition in a GCC country when the mix-up occurred. Read-Dubai Police ranked world’s most reputable police force by study The jeweller had four bags containing precious diamond pieces valued at around Dhs1.1m. Upon arrival at his destination, he was shocked to discover that one of the bags he was carrying was not his. Realizing the error, he returned…
Image: Getty Images The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, in partnership with Aramco and global consultancy Arthur D. Little (ADL), has released a white paper titled “AI-Enabled Carbon Markets: Identifying AI Solutions for the Voluntary Carbon Industry.” The paper explores how artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance transparency, accuracy, and operational efficiency in the voluntary carbon market, while offering actionable guidance for organisations committed to reducing carbon emissions. Amid growing pressure to meet sustainability goals and an increasingly complex carbon market landscape, the white paper examines how AI can address common challenges including high project costs, inconsistent regulations, and concerns over…
Image: Air Arabia Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s largest low-cost carrier, will expand its services to Bangkok with the launch of a third daily direct flight between Sharjah and the Thai capital, starting October 26. The increased frequency will connect Sharjah International Airport and Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport with three non-stop flights each day, offering passengers greater flexibility and enhanced connectivity between the UAE and Thailand. Read: Air Arabia-led consortium wins bid to launch new low-cost airline in Saudi Arabia Flight to boost tourism “We are glad to expand our service to Bangkok, which reaffirms our ongoing…
UBS said it’s now achieved $9.1 billion of gross savings from its purchase of Credit Suisse as the Swiss banking giant reported stronger-than-forecast second-quarter earnings. Source link
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Binance has firmly established itself as a key player in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Through a mix of hyper-localisation, regulatory engagement, and innovation-first thinking, the platform has seen approximately 20 per cent growth in MENA since 2020. At the heart of this effort is Bader Al Kalooti, regional head MEASAT at Binance, who is spearheading the company’s expansion across the Gulf, Africa, and beyond. In this exclusive interview, Al Kalooti breaks down how Binance is navigating diverse regional dynamics, strengthening regulation-first strategies, and unlocking the next wave of blockchain innovation. Local relevance, global scale The company’s…
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