Author: Arabian Media staff
Image: Supplied For years, Tally Solutions stood as a trusted name for entrepreneurs seeking simplicity in managing their businesses. As digital transformation accelerates across the Middle East, the company has evolved from being an accounting mainstay to a driver of connected compliance and cloud innovation. Here, Vikas Panchal, GM of Tally Solutions, discusses how the brand’s legacy of simplicity continues to shape its latest offerings, from e-invoicing and e-VAT to cloud-based accessibility. In this conversation, he explains how Tally’s innovations are helping MSMEs adapt to evolving regulatory demands, balance flexibility with data privacy, and align with the UAE’s vision for…
Image credit: Getty Images Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council (DMC), has issued two resolutions establishing specialised committees to propel the film and gaming sectors forward. The move aligns with DMC’s broader mission to foster media innovation and strengthen Dubai’s position as a global hub for creative industries. The two committees, formed under Dubai Media Council Resolution No. 8 of 2025 and Resolution No. 9 of 2025, represent a strategic step in positioning Dubai at the forefront of global media development. Resolution No. 8 establishes the…
Image: Supplied The Dubai Business Registration and Licensing Corporation (DBLC), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), reported that its Dubai Unified Licence (DUL) initiative has slashed the average time to open a business bank account by 90 per cent, from 65 days to just five. Since the DUL’s rollout in 2023, more than 900,000 licences have been issued to businesses across Dubai’s mainland and free zones. The system provides companies with a government-verified digital identity to streamline access to banking, utilities, trade and labour services through a single platform. DBLC said the enhancement of the DUL…
The Gulf Business Real Estate Summit will take place on 25 November 2025 at the Metropolitan Hotel Dubai, bringing together the region’s leading voices to explore the forces reshaping the property landscape. With Dubai’s market at record highs and tokenisation emerging as a transformative trend, the summit will examine critical questions around market dynamics, sustainability, and regulation — including whether prices may stabilise in 2026 and beyond, where the value lies in off-plan projects, and how technology is redefining the role of brokers. The half-day event will feature four focused sessions that unpack the key themes influencing the next real…
Image credit: Getty Images The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has announced a six-month extension of the grace period to regularise the status of runaway domestic workers, effective from Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The process will continue to be managed through the Musaned platform, the ministry’s official system for domestic worker services. Six months earlier, the ministry had introduced a similar grace period starting May 11, 2025, allowing domestic workers who were reported absent from work (known as huroob) to correct their legal status. The latest extension applies exclusively to workers reported absent before the new…
Image: Supplied Hitachi Rail has been awarded a contract by Hassan Allam Construction and Arab Contractors JV to modernise and upgrade the historic Alexandria Raml Tram, transforming it into a reliable, efficient, and digitally advanced transport system. To improve both reliability and operational efficiency, Hitachi Rail will deliver state-of-the-art signalling and communication systems (including fixed and wireless networks), an Operational Control Centre and Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, as well as security infrastructure featuring CCTV cameras, access control, passenger information systems, and on-board technologies. The solution developed by Hitachi Rail will significantly enhance train operations, ensuring a fast,…
Dubai Municipality has launched the “Smart Municipality Eye” initiative, an advanced aerial monitoring system powered by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with artificial intelligence. The initiative introduces smart, mobile oversight of Dubai’s vast green spaces, assessing plant health and generating real-time reports to forecast potential issues. It strengthens the Municipality’s ability to proactively manage the city through advanced data-driven insights. Through the Smart Municipality Eye, drones will conduct aerial and field mapping across 52 million square metres of green areas throughout Dubai. The system uses AI to analyse vegetation health, detect irrigation inefficiencies and pest-related problems, and process data for…
Image credit: WAM/Website Air Arabia (PJSC), the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier, has reported record financial and operational results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2025, underscoring its strong market position and resilience amid global aviation challenges. For the quarter ending September 30, 2025, Air Arabia’s net profit surged 16 per cent year-on-year to Dhs656m, marking one of its strongest quarterly performances on record. Revenue climbed 14 per cent to Dhs2.04bn, reflecting robust travel demand across its expanding route network, a WAM report said. Read more-Etihad, Air Arabia chart new routes: Here’s…
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