SHARJAH/WAM The Sharjah Government Media Bureau wrapped up the fourth edition of the Sharjah Events Festival at Al Majaz Amphitheatre in Sharjah. The four-day festival attracted more than 30,000 visitors who had the opportunity to enjoy and experience forest adventures and as many as 52 activities, including thrilling contests, challenges, games, carnival shows and live theatrical performances targeting all age ...

DUBAI/WAM The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) hosted its second City Briefing of the year, providing stakeholders with an overview of the department’s collaboration-focused initiatives and campaigns, and highlighting the vital role the tourism, events and related sectors continue to play in achieving the ambitious goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33. Helal Saeed Almarri, Director-General of DET, ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced the launch of a new VAT refund system for E-Commerce Retail Purchases for tourists during their stay in the UAE, which is considered the world’s first of its kind. In a press release issued on Monday, the FTA explained that the launch of this new system, in collaboration with Planet, the authorised ...