ABU DHABI / WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced that a new decision has been issued to support businesses in efficiently meeting their tax obligations, offering a grace period for tax registrants who have fallen behind on updating their tax records for the period from January 1 2024 until March 31 2025. The initiative allows violators to make the ...

DUBAI / WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, on Wednesday met with Brad Smith, Vice Chairman and President of Microsoft, on the sidelines of the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2024. The meeting discussed opportunities to expand cooperation with ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday visited Tariq Muhammad Abdullah Saleh, a member of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, who is currently receiving treatment at Zayed Military Hospital in Abu Dhabi. His Highness checked on Mr Saleh’s health and wished him a swift recovery. Tariq Muhammad Abdullah Saleh expressed his heartfelt ...

FLORIDA/WAM Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump addressed the American people following his announced victory in the US presidential election, calling for an end to divisions and a commitment to unity. He stated, “Let’s make America great again.” Trump addressed his supporters in the nation early on Wednesday morning after earning more than 270 electoral votes, and expressed joy over his ...

GULF TIME In a groundbreaking event at GITEX Dubai 2024, HE Dr Fahad Al Merhibi, Chairman of Lemon Group, and HE Abdullah Al Ahdali, CEO of Pro Max Group, signed a Strategic Partnership in the presence of HE Louai Mohamed Ali, Chairman of Pro Max Group. This agreement marks a significant step towards integrating blockchain technology into real asset investments ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Amongst a packed programme of new innovations, exhibitors and experiences at Beautyworld Middle East 2024, ‘Beauty Beginnings’ offers a showcase for brands making their debut in the Middle East. Beauty Beginnings offers a platform for niche brands to introduce their products to consumers and retailers. With its rich history and rapidly evolving society, the Middle Eastern ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME The Signature Scent competition at Beautyworld Middle East 2024 saw 15 top international fragrance houses create their own interpretation of a scent that captured the essence of the region’s largest trade show for the beauty and wellness industry. Visitors to the 28th edition of Beautyworld Middle East, which this year attracted around 2,000 exhibitors and 70,000+ ...

Teresa Heitor, Portfolio Director (Consumer Goods), Messe Frankfurt Middle East DUBAI / GULF TIME The region’s largest international beauty, hair, fragrance and wellbeing trade fair — Beautyworld Middle East 2024 — took place at Dubai World Trade Centre October 28-30 this year. The event also saw debuts such as beautyLIVE with a series of spectacular live hair and beauty demonstrations. ...

DOHA/WAM The Parliamentary Group of the Federal National Council (FNC) participated in the meeting of the Standing Committee on Budget and Planning of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA), which is being hosted by the Shura Council of the State of Qatar from November 4 to 7 in Doha. Dr Nidal Al Tunaiji, member of the group, presented the opinion of ...

ABU DHABI/WAM ADIPEC 2025 will officially take place from November 3 to 6 2025, following the success of ADIPEC 2024, which is set to break attendee records following the first two days, as leaders, innovators and policymakers from across energy, finance and technology converged to accelerate innovation, collaboration and tangible action to drive the energy transformation. Hosted by ADNOC under ...