Dubai / WAM The digital transformation of international production, coupled with Dubai’s on-going transformation into a knowledge-based economy have reshaped both the source and the composition of the flows of foreign direct investment (FDI) into the emirate. According to Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (DED), the last three years have witnessed investors from the European Union and the United States ...

ADEN / WAM An International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) delegation in Aden praised the UAE’s humanitarian, relief and development aid efforts in Yemen’s liberated towns and cities. The delegation’s remarks came during a meeting with Saeed Al Kaabi, UAE Humanitarian Operations Director for Yemen. The delegation included, Michel Atef, ICRC field representative, Marco Ferrarini, ICRC cooperation department representative, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced a new campaign as part of its efforts to communicate directly and consistently with businesses. The “Tax Clinic” seeks to increase the number of registered taxable businesses and promote compliance with the timely submission of tax returns and payment of due taxes. The campaign kicks off on August 12, in ...