DUBAI/WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) hosted the ‘Renewables Talk’ and ‘Women in Diplomacy’ events to mark the International Day of Clean Energy, which is observed annually on January 26. The events, organised by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), were held at DEWA’s Sustainability and Innovation Centre at the Mohammed ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) announced a significant milestone in 2024, with 13,141 new companies joining its thriving ecosystem. This represents an impressive 66% growth in new registrations compared to 2023. With this achievement, RAKEZ is now home to nearly 30,000 multinational companies, reinforcing its status as a leading global hub for business excellence. The growth ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has confirmed that its digital VAT refund systems, including the VAT-refund system for UAE nationals for the construction of new residences and the VAT-refund system for tourists, achieved outstanding results in 2024 due to a continuous development of digitalisation plans, implemented by the FTA over the calendar year. The FTA also announced on ...