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UAE tax authority extends first VAT filing period for some firms

The authority said the decision was in response to calls from institutions subject to the tax

Weeks of talks fail to resolve Dana Gas sukuk dispute, say sources

The $700m case moved to UAE and British courts, and legal proceedings in both countries are continuing

Dubai ruler launches huge nature reserve project

The Marmoon Reserve will host more than 20 environmental, cultural and sports-related initiatives

UAE says Qatari fighter jets intercepted two commercial flights

Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain closed air, sea and land links to Qatar in June

Fog delays dozens of flights to UAE airports

Motorists have been warned to follow traffic guidelines

UAE says Qatari royal leaves after claim he was being detained

A UAE official said the claim that Sheikh Abdullah was being held against his will was “lies”

UAE shops told to give correct change after VAT

Abu Dhabi’s Department of Economic Development has reversed previous instructions for rounding-up prices

Dubai’s RTA to open new bridge for Dubai Mall traffic

Emaar will soon open an expansion to the mall’s fashion area

Abu Dhabi Police announces closure of major tunnel

Sheikh Zayed Tunnel will be inaccessible for several days

Abu Dhabi invites bids for huge water desalination plant

Companies are likely to be prequalified for the project by the second quarter of this year

UAE tax authority outlines VAT exempt free zones

A number of free zones have been designated outside of the country for VAT purposes

Dubai non-oil private sector growth hits 14-month low

A slower growth rate was seen across all three major sectors

Heavy rains hit UAE overnight

Showers could continue in some areas into Tuesday evening

UAE introduces good behaviour requirement for foreign workers

The certificate is a pre-requirement to obtain a work visa

UAE finance ministry says VAT will have “small impact” on society

The tax has caused cost of living concerns among some residents

Nearly 50% of UAE residents concerned about cost of living

The UAE introduced a 5 per cent value added tax rate on January 1

UAE central bank says enough coins in circulation amid overcharging concerns

The Department of Economic Development – Abu Dhabi has given shops permission to round up the cost of items

UAE to distribute 70% of VAT revenue to local governments

The country introduced the 5 per cent tax on January 1

Dubai extends New Year’s light show to March

Authorities extended the display last week

UAE consumers to pay 25% more for some products

Shops have been given permission to round up after VAT when no lower denomination coins are available

UAE non-oil private sector growth hits 34-month high

Despite the optimism, hiring remained muted

Revealed: Where Abu Dhabi property rents, prices fell the most in 2017

Rental rates were down as much as 29 per cent in some areas

UAE salaries to decrease in real terms this year

The introduction of value added tax will place additional pressure on wallets

UAE tax authority urges consumers to check VAT invoices

Companies face fines if they do not display tax information to customers

World’s new tallest hotel to open in Dubai

The emirate already holds the record for the world’s tallest hotel with the JW Marriott Marquis

Dubai Metro section to close for 18 months

The closure will affect commuters on the city’s Red Line

Dubai’s Gulf Nav down after confirming rights issue

The rights issue is intended to support the company’s expansion plans

Dubai’s New Year light show to play all week

The light and sound display was produced by 300 experts and 80 musicians over five months

Pictures: Google co-founder Brin visits Dubai

Google opened its Dubai Internet City regional headquarters in 2008

Revealed: Where Dubai property rents, prices fell the most in 2017

Rental rates were down as much as 16 per cent in some areas