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How to get started on VAT in the Gulf

With value added tax arriving in less than a year, how can your business prepare for the new requirements?

Top 10 things to consider when opting for a second citizenship

Each second citizenship programme offers something slightly different

Emirates bookings to US dropped 35% overnight after Jan travel ban

“The effect it had was instantaneous” said president Tim Clark

Dubai introduces fines of up to $5,445 for illegal drone use

New rules will fine those using drones, fireworks and other aerial equipment without permission

Kuwait MPs vote to scrap law reducing juvenile age to 16

The law was approved under the country’s previous parliament

Profit at Abu Dhabi's Mubadala climbs 12.4%

SoftBank plans Arm stake sale to secure Abu Dhabi backing for $100bn fund

Mubadala has reportedly requested an Arm stake forms part of SoftBank’s Vision Fund

GCC countries to announce VAT framework within 10 days

Gulf countries are expected to confirm domestic legislation shortly after the framework is released, according to reports

Women-only parks to open in Saudi’s Jeddah

Other women-only recreational areas are also planned

Dubai sets up new court to resolve cases in ‘one-day’

The initiative will reduce the process of resolving minor cases to two steps

Maldives government rejects claims it is selling atoll to Saudi

Saudi’s King Salman is scheduled to make a visit this month to the Maldives

Women’s role slowly but surely changing in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is ranked 141 out of 144 countries in the Global Gender Gap 2016

Japan’s ASICS seeks Middle East sales boost with regional subsidary

The sports apparel firm is aiming to repeat successes in Europe

In pictures: What a hyperloop station in Dubai will look like

Hyperloop One is developing a system that will reduce the travel time between Abu Dhabi and Dubai to 12 minutes

Hyperloop One to hire dozens of UAE staff

The plans follow cooperation deals with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority and DP World last year

Trump signs revised travel ban, removes Iraq from list

The new order takes effect on March 16

Abu Dhabi’s new Midfield terminal opening delayed to 2019

The terminal had been due to open in September 2017

Saudi Aramco expected to be valued around $1-1.5 trillion

The Saudi government plans to sell up to 5 per cent of Aramco next year

UAE’s Al Futtaim launches new 100-store mall with IKEA, ACE in Dubai

The mall, located in Jebel Ali area, is set to be completed by Q1, 2019

Dubai schools allowed to raise fees by 6.4%

Kuwait education ministry denies dismissing 800 expat teachers

A ministry spokesperson said only primary computer science teachers had been affected

Bahrain’s Shura council approves civilian trials in military courts

The law changes follow a number of attacks in the country in recent months

Saudi allocates $800m for tourism project loans

The loans will be allocated over the next three years

Pictures: Dubai reveals plans to develop city’s largest public park

The construction of the first phase of the park, covering 318,000 sqm, is scheduled to commence later this year

Demand for oil is “healthy” – UAE energy minister

The global forecast for oil demand stands at 1.5 million barrels per day in 2017

Doha Festival City opening pushed back to April

Previous reports indicated a March opening was planned

A virtual doctor will see your UAE employees now

Virtual doctors can substantially lower healthcare costs

Pictures: Massive blaze breaks out at Dubai’s Lamcy Plaza

Everyone was evcuated from the mall

Millions of Saudi citizens, residents not yet provided medical insurance

Authorities estimate that about 2.5 million Saudi citizens are working in the private sector without medical cover

Dubai among the top 20 ‘important’ cities for the world’s ultra-wealthy

Globally, London emerged as the most important city for UHNWIs

Dubai’s Damac awards Dhs200m main works contract for Merano Tower

The 29-storey tower is slated for completion in 2019

GCC states to discuss regional rail project in April

Last year, the six countries agreed in principle to delay the 2018 completion date until 2021