Regulation & Tax
UAE launches Phase 2 of Zero Bureaucracy Programme as it slashes red tape and boosts efficiency
The UAE has launched Phase 2 of the Zero Bureaucracy Programme as it aims to create the world’s…
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Hana Siddiqui
Hana Siddiqui covers regulation, tax, compliance, corporate governance and rules shaping boardroom decisions across the Gulf.
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Regulation & Tax
Schengen Visa: UAE travellers’ guide to hidden summer 2025 destinations beyond Europe
As the summer of 2025 approaches, many UAE residents are seeking budget-friendly travel options beyond the usual European…
Regulation & Tax
UAE gives firms until July 1 to hire Emiratis or face fines
The UAE has given companies until the end of this month to hire Emiratis or face fines. The…
Business & Economy
UAE Corporate Tax: FTA extends grace period for tax record updates until March 2025
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued a reminder to taxpayers who have not yet updated their tax…
Regulation & Tax
Hala Taxi customers save $4.08mn through Careem Plus subscriptions
Hala taxi customers have saved AED 15 million on rides through the Careem Plus subscription programme over four…
Regulation & Tax
Dubai’s top restaurateur Natasha Sideris prioritises flavour, experience over trends
“Nothing goes on the menu unless I taste it,” she says, her hands moving with the kind of…
Aviation & Logistics
Lunate partners with BNY, SS&C to support UAE’s Ghaf Benefits end-of-service scheme
The service providers with which Lunate will collaborate include BNY, the world’s largest custodian overseeing more than $50…
Culture & Society
SHEGLAM’s Got Your Summer Look on Lock
June 9th 2025 – Go poolside, dance under the stars, or jet off on…
Business & Economy
UAE Central Bank imposes AED2.6mn in sanctions on financial institutions
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has levied financial sanctions worth AED2,621,000 on five banks…
Regulation & Tax
UAE announces major academic qualification recruitment update
The UAE is transforming academic qualification verification processes for private sector employers. The Ministry of Human Resources and…