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Russian citizens to receive UAE visa on arrival
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, approved the Cabinet Decision No. 24 for 2017 on granting citizens of Russia an entry visa at all UAE entry points. The decision states that citizens of the Russian Federation are granted an entry visa for
Companies in UAE can register for VAT from October
Business in the UAE will be able to register online for value-added tax (VAT) from October, according to the UAE Ministry of Finance. On Sunday, Younis Al Khouri, under-secretary, Ministry of Finance, said the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council is aiming to introduce a 5 percent VAT from January 2018. In an update on its website,
February 22, 2017
Read more about Companies in UAE can register for VAT from OctoberNew resolution issued on private schools in Dubai
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, has issued the Executive Council Resolution No. 02 of 2017 on private schooling in Dubai. The new Resolution establishes the legal framework to further the interests of parents, school operators and investors in Dubai. It enhances
February 20, 2017
Read more about New resolution issued on private schools in DubaiMohammad: Utilise innovation, science to serve people
Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid tours exhibition that houses 13 government innovations from 12 countries. Dubai: The World Government Summit has successfully been transformed into a global platform for innovation that embraces talents and inspires governments to harness science and technology to serve the humanity, said His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and
UAE’s judicial system, police services ranked best in region
The UAE is ranked first in the Arab world and among top 25 countries around the world in 2017 for the efficiency of its judicial system. The National Agenda Index pointed out that the UAE achieved those ranks in the ‘Ease of doing business’ report for 2017, which is issued by the World Bank and
Partnership to accelerate possible hyperloop link
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies agreement will be used towards development of Abu Dhabi-Al Ain link. A strategic partnership agreement has been signed in the capital to accelerate the pace of development of a potential hyperloop link between Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, it was announced in the capital on Sunday. The partnership has been signed
Dubai extends deadline for mandatory health insurance
The December 31 deadline to obtain mandatory health insurance cover has been postponed, Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has said. In a statement sent to Arabian Business, the DHA said insurance companies would be allowed to accept health insurance applications in to 2017. Sources said a new deadline had yet to be finalised, and that residents
Qatar becomes latest GCC state to levy airport tax on passengers
Every passenger leaving from Doha’s Hamad International Airport will be charged QAR35. Qatar’s government will levy a new airport tax on passengers from Tuesday as the country seeks new revenue streams amid falling oil prices. Every passenger leaving Qatar from Doha’s Hamad International Airport, including transit passengers, will be charged QAR35 ($9.61) for using airport
Muscat International Airport to introduce new passenger fees
The new fees come in addition to an increase to Oman’s airport tax introduced last year. Muscat International Airport will reportedly introduce new fees for passengers this month. The new fees come in addition to an increase to Oman’s airport tax introduced last year. Under the plans, passengers departing from the airport will pay OMR0.300
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