Bloomberg New climate protection surcharges on German air travel will begin in April, giving passengers a temporary reprieve before tickets become more expensive and providing airlines time to adjust pricing. Lifting surcharges is an element of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s plan to nudge consumers to opt for trains instead of planes, above all in domestic travel. The increased fees are aimed …

ABU DHABI / WAM The value of grants provided by the UAE in the first half of 2019 rose to AED10.5 billion, an increase of 56.7 percent compared to the same period in 2018. The total value of registered grants provided by the country in 2018 amounted to AED13.3 billion, a growth of 14.7 percent compared to 2017, according to …

DUBAI / Emirates Business Chinese tourists to Dubai can now benefit from instant VAT refund capabilities at Dubai Airports via the We Tax Refund on the WeChat Mini Program, launched by Chinese tech giant, Tencent, and international payments service provider, Planet. With the support of Dubai’s Dubai Tourism, the new integrated service provides a seamless and secure way for visitors …