Dubai Events
UAE Launches Emirati National Identity Strategy
The UAE Government announced the launch of the ‘Emirati National Identity Strategy’ on Thursday during the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2025 in Abu Dhabi. This new national plan…
Golden Visa
UAE Grants Golden Visas to Waqf Donors in New Category
Dubai has introduced a new pathway for waqf donors to obtain Golden Visas, recognizing endowers as financial supporters of humanitarian work. The initiative, formalized through a…
Visa
UAE Confirms 11 Visa Rule Updates for 2025
The UAE has confirmed a series of visa rule updates for 2025, introducing new visa categories and revising existing regulations to improve entry, residency, and long-term stay…
Business
DIFC Courts Launch Mediation and Notary Services to Support UAE Businesses
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts has announced the launch of a new Mediation Service Centre and a Notary Service aimed at enhancing legal and business…
Legal
UAE Top-Up Tax Gains OECD Recognition
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has confirmed that the UAE’s Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT), set at 15% for large multinational companies,…
International
Dubai Launches New Visitors’ License for Pleasure Marine Vessels
Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA), part of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), has started a new service that makes it easier for tourists to enjoy boating in Dubai.…
Legal
CBUAE Suspends Licence of YAS Takaful PJSC
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has suspended the licence of YAS Takaful PJSC under Article 33(2)(k) of Federal Decree Law No. (48) of 2023 Regulating Insurance Activities.…
Free Zone
IFZA Launches New Free Zone in Panama
IFZA has officially launched its first Free Zone in Panama City, marking an important step in its global expansion strategy. The licence granted by the Government of Panama allows…
Free Zone
DMCC Growth Powered by New Licensing Options, FDI Surge
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) added over 1,100 new companies in the first half of 2025, lifting its membership close to 26,000. The surge was fuelled by new Special…