ABU DHABI/WAM Starting 1 January 2026, the new mechanism for calculating Excise Tax on Sweetened Drinks based on the “Tiered-Volumetric Model” will come into force in the UAE. Under this model, the amount of tax imposed per litre of a sweetened drink is linked to the total quantity of sugar and other sweeteners per 100 ml of the drink. This …
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ABU DHABI/WAM Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), said that the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi will serve as a global platform for scientific discovery and a bridge between the planet’s ancient past and its sustainable future. Spanning 35,000 square metres in the Saadiyat Cultural District, the museum …
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DUBAI/WAM The winners of the 13th Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Sports Award, the largest of its kind in terms of prize value and number of categories, were announced on Monday during the World Sports Summit in Dubai. The summit, organised by the Dubai Sports Council under the directives and patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid …
Read More »ABU DHABI/GULF TIME Comera Financial Holdings, part of Abu Dhabi’s Royal Group, and SC Ventures, signed an MoU announcing a strategic collaboration to jointly explore new opportunities designed to strengthen the SME segment. The initiative reflects a shared vision to advance technology-driven financial solutions that align with the UAE’s economic priorities and support sustainable development across key sectors. Through this …
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SHARJAH/WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, presided over a swearing-in ceremony for members of the Judicial Council on Monday morning at Al Badi’ Palace. The ceremony was attended by H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin …
Read More »The year 2025 marked a transformative chapter for Burtville Developments, with the company launching six new residential projects, bringing its total number of active developments in Abu Dhabi to eight. Construction across all sites progressed significantly, surpassing projected milestones. In March 2025, Burtville launched Bab Al Qasr Resort Residences 18 and 19 in Masdar City, offering 188 and 295 units …
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ABU DHABI / WAM The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast that tomorrow’s weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with a chance of convective cloud formation accompanied by rainfall over some coastal, northern and eastern areas, along with a rise in temperatures. In a statement today, NCM said winds will be moderate to fresh, becoming strong …
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SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Airport said it is fully prepared for a surge in passenger traffic during the winter holiday period after introducing operational measures to improve passenger flow and maintain service standards. The airport advised travellers to arrive three hours before departure. Sharjah Airport encouraged passengers to use available digital and fast-track services to speed up processing. Air Arabia …
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DUBAI / WAM The 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest global event dedicated to the content creation economy, has announced that Disney+, the streaming service of The Walt Disney Company, has joined as a Strategic Partner for its fourth summit. Organised by the UAE Government Media Office, the event will take place from 9th to 11th January 2026, across …
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ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2025, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, concluded after a momentous week of dynamic discussions, announcements, and visionary collaboration that further rooted Abu Dhabi’s stature as a …
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