Abu Dhabi / WAM The visit by Pope Francis to the UAE and his meeting with Dr Ahmed Al Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al Azhar, “is a clear indication of the country’s position as the driving force behind the values and culture of coexistence and peace,” according to the director general of the Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research, ...

Dubai / Emirates Business Emirates and China Southern Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to progress a comprehensive reciprocal codeshare agreement, which is set to open up new destinations for passengers travelling between China and the Middle East and Africa. The partnership with the Guangzhou-based carrier also allows Emirates’ passengers to enjoy seamless connectivity on domestic flights within ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) is preparing to launch an awareness campaign on Tax Invoices on Sunday in Abu Dhabi markets, urging all businesses registered for Value Added Tax (VAT) to issue tax Invoices on all sales to protect consumer rights. The FTA had launched the campaign on January 28, in collaboration with Departments of ...