ABU DHABI/WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has confirmed that its digital VAT refund systems, including the VAT-refund system for UAE nationals for the construction of new residences and the VAT-refund system for tourists, achieved outstanding results in 2024 due to a continuous development of digitalisation plans, implemented by the FTA over the calendar year. The FTA also announced on ...

KHAN YUNIS/WAM As part of the ongoing efforts of the United Arab Emirates within Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, a project to urgently repair sewage networks in various areas within the Khan Yunis Municipality, Gaza, was announced on Saturday. The project addresses the urgent needs of Gazans, who are facing a humanitarian disaster and a complete collapse of infrastructure. State Officials ...

DUBAI/WAM Dubai’s real estate sector recorded a total of 2.78 million procedures in 2024, the highest in its history. The record number of procedures, which include both real estate transactions and rental agreements, represent a 17 percent increase compared to 2023. Real estate transactions alone totalled 226,000, with a combined value of AED761 billion, a remarkable 36 percent growth in ...

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Shegun Adjadi Bakari, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Benin. During the meeting held on Friday in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Abdullah welcomed the Beninese Foreign Minister, and discussed with him bilateral relations and opportunities to strengthen joint cooperation across various ...

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, stated that the UAE continues to enhance its housing system to support citizens and address their needs promptly and effectively. H.H. Sheikh Mohammed said that approvals issued in January under the Sheikh Zayed Housing Program benefited over 1,300 citizens with a total value ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME Andalusia Group, the pioneering real estate developing company in Dubai, proudly announced the acquisition of a prime plot in Majan, Dubai, as part of its visionary expansion into the city’s burgeoning real estate market. This strategic move comes following the announcement of their Bottega project and aligns perfectly with Dubai’s ambitious growth plans, promising significant opportunities in a ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Dr. Shina Ansari, Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Head of the Department of Environment, visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, accompanied by Reza Ameri, Iranian Ambassador to the UAE, and the accompanying delegation. The Iranian Vice President was accompanied by Dr. Yousef Al-Obaidli, Director-General of the Sheikh Zayed Grand ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Dr. Muhammad Faiz, Chairman of the Indonesian Ulema Council – OKI Jakarta Province Branch, has praised the UAE and its leadership for their exemplary role in promoting tolerance, coexistence, and peace among all peoples. He emphasised the significant achievements of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat in the UAE, commending its efforts to ...

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation with Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, during a phone call. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah and Szijjártó also addressed various regional and international issues of mutual interest, exchanging views on ...

DAVOS / WAM Mariam Almheiri, Head of International Affairs at the Presidential Court and Group CEO of 2pointZero, underscored the UAE’s commitment to global collaboration and innovative solutions for food systems transformation and sustainable development during her participation in the 55th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Almheiri engaged in two prominent panel discussions, contributing valuable insight, ...