Abu Dhabi / WAM Since the UAE and the Federal Republic of Germany established diplomatic relations in 1972, 47 years ago, the two countries have developed a strategic partnership built on cooperation and mutual respect that serves to consolidate stability in the region and promote international peace and security. Over the years, there have been numerous exchanges of visits between ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Self-service kiosks have been set up across all the ports included in the Tax Refunds for Tourists Scheme in order to allow tourists to recover Value Added Tax (VAT), when leaving the UAE. The kiosks are operated by Planet, the company enlisted by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), to operate the system for the Tax Refunds ...

DUBAI / WAM More than 1.3 million passengers travelled through air, sea and land ports in Dubai during the Eid-al-Fitr holidays, according to General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA). Similarly, the total number of entry and residence permits transactions during the break reached 253,000. A total of 1.75 million passengers passed through Dubai airports, while 113,000 ...