Dubai / WAM The UAE has ranked first in the Arab region according to the 2019 Government Electronic and Mobile Services (Gems) Maturity Index. Issued by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), the indicator is a measuring tool of progress at the national level in achieving transition to digital services. It was carried out across ...

CHENNAI / DUBAI / WAM DP World UAE Region and Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) showcased their capabilities and offerings at the FoodPro Exhibition and Conference organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in Chennai, India to support and facilitate India’s food and beverage exports. The DP World team engaged with F&B companies looking to expand their businesses outside ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has begun carrying out procedures related to implementing the latest Cabinet decision on excise goods, excise tax rates, and the method of calculating the excise price, issued in August 2019, which expanded the scope of excise goods to include electronic smoking devices and liquids, and sweetened drinks. The new decision goes ...