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March 10, 2025 Banking
DUBAI / WAM Al Etihad Payments, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), which operates the UAE’s of the national card switch (UAESWITCH) and the UAE’s domestic card scheme “Jaywan”, and Visa, on Monday announced their agreement to jointly introduce “Jaywan- Visa” debit and prepaid cards in the UAE. This co-badging partnership between Al Etihad ...
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March 9, 2025 Local News, Uncategorized
SHARJAH/WAM The Sharjah Ramadan Majlis 2025 convened in Mleiha, focusing on Sharjah’s industrial future and its impact on regional and local economic growth, especially regarding manufacturing. Under the theme “Sharjah: Shaping the Future, Empowering Growth”, the event convened in the presence of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of American University of Sharjah; Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, ...
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March 9, 2025 Local News, Uncategorized
DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, has issued Decree No. (10) of 2025 to restructure the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) chaired by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime ...
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March 9, 2025 Local News, Uncategorized
DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, received HH Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, at Zabeel Palace on Sunday in the presence of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, ...
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March 9, 2025 Local News, Uncategorized
ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Since the launch of the Visiting Physician Programme by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the emirate, in 2021, 3,277 patients have consulted and received medical treatment from a group of esteemed international experts in rare and complex medical cases, as of December 2024. The programme aims ...
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March 9, 2025 Local News, Uncategorized
DUBAI/WAM Alfardan Group announced a contribution of AED5 million in support of the Fathers’ Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, coinciding with Ramadan, with the aim of establishing a AED1 billion endowment fund that provides sustainable healthcare for the poor and needy in underprivileged communities. Mohammed ...
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March 9, 2025 Local News, Uncategorized
ABU DHABI/WAM The Al Maqta Iftar Cannon, operated by Abu Dhabi Police’s Police Legacy Department, upholds timeless Ramadan traditions. Initially used for defence, it became a custom that the cannons at Al Maqta Tower would also be fired at the ruler’s direction upon the sighting of the Ramadan or Eid crescent. Today, the cannons continue to be used in this ...
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March 9, 2025 Local News, Uncategorized
ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has on Sunday reaffirmed the need for all natural persons who are subject to corporate tax to submit their tax registration applications for corporate tax no later than the end March 2025. Failure to do so will mean violating tax regulations and incurring the associated administrative penalties. In an announcement issued on ...
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March 9, 2025 Local News, Uncategorized
ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) with countries worldwide are paving the way for Emirati companies to play a pivotal role in digital trade and shape the future of this sector. As part of its commitment to a future-ready economy, the UAE has successfully integrated advanced technologies across its key industries, reinforcing its leadership in setting global ...
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March 7, 2025 Local News, Uncategorized
ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs has issued Administrative Decision No. (33) of 2025, amending Administrative Decision No. (244) of 2024 concerning the establishment and regulation of customs centres within Abu Dhabi. The decision includes the establishment of a new customs centre: Sir Bani Yas Airport Customs Centre, which will operate under the supervision of ...
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