The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) held an informative workshop in Dubai today focused on the ‘Rules for Determining Income Subject to Corporate Tax.’ This event is part of the FTA’s ongoing campaign aimed at raising awareness of corporate tax among various business sectors and taxpayers. The FTA’s initiative aims to educate eligible taxpayers about their...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to introduce a comprehensive age rating system for media content designed to protect children and adolescents from inappropriate material. This announcement was made by the UAE Media Council on Thursday. This initiative comes in response to the increasing consumption of digital content and is part of a larger...
Mansoor bin Mohammed, the Deputy Ruler of Dubai, has reviewed the operations of the Unified Anti-Crime Strategy (UASC) by the Dubai Police. This initiative aims to enhance predictive security measures and improve rapid response capabilities within the emirate. His Highness praised the efforts of the Dubai Police in implementing these operations effectively. During the review,...
The Abu Dhabi Childhood Authority (ECA) has introduced a new system aimed at improving the well-being of children in the emirate. This system, applicable to all children up to the age of 18, is designed to answer the critical question: how do we know if a child is thriving? By gathering data from various sectors,...
Abu Dhabi has strengthened its status as one of the world’s leading cities for quality of life, safety, and happiness, according to the latest findings from the fifth Quality of Life Survey conducted in 2024 by the Department of Community Development — Abu Dhabi (DCD). The survey revealed that an impressive 93.6% of residents feel...
China has approached the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to explore a potential bilateral free trade deal, according to UAE’s trade minister, Thani Al Zeyoudi. This announcement follows the recent launch of EU-UAE talks aimed at establishing a similar trade agreement. Since 2021, the UAE has been actively pursuing various bilateral trade, investment, and cooperation agreements,...
The UAE’s Accountability Office has been elected to the Executive Council of the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA). This decision was made during the first meeting of the council, which took place recently. Credit: WAM The election highlights the UAE’s commitment to fighting corruption and promoting transparency in governance. The IAACA is a key...
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who serves as the First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance of the UAE, has issued Decision No. (4) of 2025. This decision outlines the operational procedures for the Central Violations Committee and the Grievances Committee under the Financial Audit...
Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak has donated AED172 million to support the Life Endowment campaign. Sheikha Fatima, who serves as Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, made the contribution to enhance community welfare and support various initiatives. Credit: Media Office Abu Dhabi This generous...
Dubai has introduced a new set of rules aimed at clarifying how financial and administrative violations are addressed within government-linked entities. These rules emphasize fairness, transparency, and accountability in handling such cases. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who serves as the Chairman of the Financial Audit Authority, announced that two central committees—the...