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DCT Abu Dhabi announces cultural events for Ramadan

ABU DHABI / WAM The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has unveiled a month-long programme of cultural events, activities, and workshops for Ramadan 2025, offering residents and visitors a chance to celebrate the traditions and spirit of the holy month. As part of its commitment to preserving and promoting Abu Dhabi’s cultural heritage while ...

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GPSSA clarifies conditions for insured Emiratis purchasing service years

ABU DHABI / WAM The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) said that insured Emiratis who wish to receive a lucrative pension rate and retire early may revert to purchasing inactive service years in addition to their actual employment period, as per federal pension laws. GPSSA’s service “Purchase of Service Years” differs from one federal law to another. According ...

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Mohammed bin Rashid issues law on DIFC Courts

DUBAI / WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, issued Law No (2) of 2025, pertaining to the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts (DIFC Courts). Provisions of the new law seek to regulate the judicial and administrative aspects ...

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Sharjah Ramadan Majlis discusses ways to develop economy

SHARJAH/WAM The Sharjah Ramadan Majlis 2025 convened in Mleiha, focusing on Sharjah’s industrial future and its impact on regional and local economic growth, especially regarding manufacturing. Under the theme “Sharjah: Shaping the Future, Empowering Growth”, the event convened in the presence of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of American University of Sharjah; Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, ...

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DoH’s Visiting Physician Programme supports over 3,200 complex cases

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Since the launch of the Visiting Physician Programme by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the emirate, in 2021, 3,277 patients have consulted and received medical treatment from a group of esteemed international experts in rare and complex medical cases, as of December 2024. The programme aims ...

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Alfardan contributes AED5m to Fathers’ Endowment campaign

DUBAI/WAM Alfardan Group announced a contribution of AED5 million in support of the Fathers’ Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, coinciding with Ramadan, with the aim of establishing a AED1 billion endowment fund that provides sustainable healthcare for the poor and needy in underprivileged communities. Mohammed ...

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Al Maqta Iftar Cannon celebrates timeless Ramadan traditions

ABU DHABI/WAM The Al Maqta Iftar Cannon, operated by Abu Dhabi Police’s Police Legacy Department, upholds timeless Ramadan traditions. Initially used for defence, it became a custom that the cannons at Al Maqta Tower would also be fired at the ruler’s direction upon the sighting of the Ramadan or Eid crescent. Today, the cannons continue to be used in this ...

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FTA urges natural persons to register for corporate tax before end of March 2025

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has on Sunday reaffirmed the need for all natural persons who are subject to corporate tax to submit their tax registration applications for corporate tax no later than the end March 2025. Failure to do so will mean violating tax regulations and incurring the associated administrative penalties. In an announcement issued on ...

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