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Grocery orders made by residents of the UAE at 4am have seen a significant increase of 70 percent during Ramadan, according to data released by the local company Careem. This surge in orders reflects the unique eating habits of those observing the fast during the holy month, as the figures were compiled from Careem’s Everything...
During the holy month of Ramadan, over 95 percent of businesses in Dubai adhered to regulations regarding price mechanisms and consumer protection, leading to a significant reduction in consumer complaints. Ahmad Ali Moosa, the director of the Consumer Protection Department at the Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade (DCCPFT), emphasized this positive trend,...
Dubai Municipality has expanded its community responsibilities by organizing over 162 volunteer initiatives as part of the “Hour with the Cleanliness Engineer” program for 2024. This initiative saw participation from 7 180 volunteers representing 136 governmental, semi-governmental, and private entities, along with significant involvement from individual community members. The municipality documented approximately 7 000 hours...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has achieved an impressive ranking, securing the second position in the 2025 Safety Index compiled by Numbeo, a global database that gathers user-contributed data on cities and countries. This ranking underscores the UAE’s ongoing commitment to providing a safe environment for both residents and visitors. The Safety Index is based...
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has presented its strategic roadmap for the period of 2025 to 2027. This initiative aims to drive significant improvements in the performance, operations, and service quality of the Chamber. The strategy is focused on supporting business sustainability, growth, and anticipating future business trends while enhancing competitiveness and...
In a significant move to protect agricultural diversity, seeds cultivated in the UAE have been transported to the Arctic and are now stored in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. This facility, located on an island above the Arctic Circle, serves as a crucial safeguard for global crop diversity. The seeds were meticulously collected and studied...
Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, the Minister of Climate Change and Environment, has reaffirmed the United Arab Emirates’ commitment to sustainable water management and global water security in a statement made on World Water Day. She emphasized the urgent need for action, noting that water is essential for life and plays a critical role...
The UAE has been ranked 21st in the 2025 World Happiness Report, making it the top country in the Arab region and surpassing nations such as the UK, US, and France. This ranking was released on March 21, 2025, by the Emirates News Agency, highlighting the UAE’s continued strides in enhancing the quality of life...
As the number of businesses launching in the UAE continues to rise, some newly established small and medium enterprises (SMEs) appear to be overlooking a crucial requirement: the need to initiate their tax registration promptly. According to the Federal Tax Authority, companies must complete their tax registration within three months of incorporation. According to MSN,...
The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) in Abu Dhabi has welcomed a high-level delegation from China, led by Dong Baotong, the Deputy Minister of Ecology and Environment and Head of the National Nuclear Safety Administration. This visit is part of a broader strategy by FANR to enhance partnerships with global regulatory bodies and deepen...