The Ministry of Economy in the UAE has announced a new accelerator and roadmap aimed at significantly reducing the time required to approve intellectual property (IP) applications in the green and sustainability sectors. This move is designed to benefit the community and is part of the UAE’s broader sustainability initiatives, which gained momentum during the...
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has urged registrants who have not yet updated their tax records to take advantage of a newly granted grace period by the UAE Cabinet. This initiative is aimed at lessening the tax burden on the business sector and encouraging individuals and companies to meet their tax obligations. The government believes...
The UAE has made it easier for content creators, social media influencers, and filmmakers to live and work in the country with the introduction of the UAE Golden Visa for Content Creators. This visa offers long-term residency for up to 10 years without the need for a sponsor, giving creative professionals the freedom to focus...
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, launched an initiative called ‘Erth Dubai’ on Sunday. This initiative is focused on documenting the rich history and heritage of the emirate by gathering and cataloguing...
The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term residency option offering expats a chance to live, work, and study in the country without the need for a sponsor or employer. With a validity of up to 10 years, it is renewable and provides unique benefits, making it one of the most attractive permits for residents, investors,...
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) launched a revamped website on Thursday, aimed at providing a “faster, more efficient, and secure” experience for users seeking visa and residency services in the UAE. This update is designed to streamline access to essential services, enabling users to interact with the platform anytime...
The UAE is reinforcing its commitment to global gender equality and women’s empowerment through a strategic partnership with UN Women, which was signed in March 2024. This partnership involves a significant investment of US$15 million over 3.5 years aimed at enhancing the status of women worldwide and supporting the UN Women Liaison Office for the...
The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA) has launched a new platform to simplify residency services for government, semi-government, and free zone entities. The platform, available at bundle.gdrfad.gov.ae, aims to make the process faster and more efficient for businesses and employees in these sectors. The service consolidates key processes like issuing...
The UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) has officially opened its 6th cycle for submissions of innovative research proposals. The programme is offering grants of up to $1.5 million, which is approximately AED 5.5 million, for up to three winning projects. Each project can receive a grant spread over three years, with a...
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, chaired the first Defence Council meeting of 2025 on Tuesday. During this meeting, Sheikh Hamdan stressed the importance of intensifying efforts, promoting teamwork, and strengthening collaboration to align with the...