50% tax credit rolled out for firms investing in innovation in 2026 in UAE / Image file The UAE Ministry of Finance launched a major tax incentive allowing businesses to claim up to 50% tax credit on research and development (R&D) spending, marking one of the most significant policy moves since the introduction of corporate…
The UAE has confirmed that Friday, March 20, 2026, will be the first day of Eid Al Fitr/Representative Image Eid Al Fitr 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, March 20 across the UAE and several Gulf countries, after the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted, marking the completion of a 30-day Ramadan. The UAE confirmed…
Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed/Image: WAM A new housing package worth AED4.21 billion has been approved in Abu Dhabi, bringing support to 2,652 Emirati citizens just ahead of Eid Al Fitr 2026, in a move aimed at strengthening family stability and improving living standards across the emirate.The package, approved by H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed…
Why Are Sirens Blaring in Bahrain? Residents Urged to Seek Shelter Amidst Escalating Iran vs US-Israel War Panic and urgency gripped Bahrain as warning sirens echoed across the country, with authorities issuing an immediate advisory urging residents to seek shelter. The alert, issued by the Interior Ministry, called on citizens and residents to remain calm…
Missile Attack on Qatar Gas Facility Sparks Fears of Global Energy Crisis Amid Iran vs US-Israel War A missile attack on one of Qatar’s most critical gas facilities, the Ras Laffan complex, has sent shockwaves across the Middle East and global energy markets, marking a dangerous escalation in the ongoing Iran vs US–Israel war. The…
Rory McEntee moved from the UK to Dubai seeking a safer environment, escaping London’s constant petty crime, and pursuing a better quality of life/ Image: Linkedin A British businessman who was stranded in the UK during escalating conflict in the Middle East has said he was “desperate” to return to Dubai, insisting the emirate remains…
Sharjah Public Parking/Representative Image Sharjah Municipality has announced free public parking for the first three days of Eid Al Fitr 2026, easing movement across the emirate as authorities roll out a wider transport plan to manage increased travel during the holiday. Public parking users in Sharjah will be exempt from fees on the first, second…
UAE confirms prayer timings across 7 emirates, Awqaf outlines mosque arrangements / Image: file As Ramadan enters its final stretch, the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments, along with local bodies such as Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department, announced the official Eid Al Fitr prayer timings for 2026 across the UAE.The announcement…
In February 2026, Emirati billionaire Hussain Sajwani, through the DAMAC Foundation, committed Dh100 million to the UAE’s ‘Edge of Life’ campaign under an agreement with Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), announced in the presence of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai. The Ramadan-launched initiative aims to rescue five million children…
UAE reveals names of six civilians killed in ongoing attack/Image: File The UAE has revealed the names of six people killed in Iran’s ongoing missile and drone attacks, bringing the human impact into focus as the conflict enters its third week with thousands of aerial threats intercepted. Six identified as death toll reaches eight Eight…