ABU DHABI / WAM Importing any type of waterpipe tobacco (known in Arabic as ‘Mu’assel’) or electrically heated cigarette plugs that are not marked with ‘Digital Tax Stamps’ will be prohibited across the UAE as of 1st March 2020, asserted the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). The ban is in keeping with the timeline set for launching phase two of the ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi (DCD) signed the Global Compact on Inclusive & Accessible Cities “Cities4All (C4All)” during the World Urban Forum Stakeholders Roundtable on Persons with Disabilities. DCD signed the compact with the Mayor’s offices of Barcelona and Helsinki, the International Union of Architects, Special Olympics Saudi Arabia, along with local civil ...

DUBAI / WAM Businesses in Dubai and Sao Paulo explored the untapped trade and investment potential in key sectors and areas of mutual interest including agri-business, technology, innovation, transport and logistics, according to officials speaking earlier on Tuesday at the Dubai-Sao Paulo Business Forum. The forum, held at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s premises, was attended by a ...