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Dubizzle snaps up Property Monitor in real estate data play

The acquisition strengthens Dubizzle Group’s leadership in real estate classifieds and technology

Full list: The UAE’s 27 CEPA agreements and counting

The UAE’s CEPA agreements are aimed at lowering trade barriers with key global partners

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EU, UAE eye closer trade ties as CEPA talks set to begin

The talks will focus on trade in goods, services, investment and deepening cooperation in strategic sectors

UAE, Republic of Congo sign CEPA to advance ties

UAE, Republic of Congo sign CEPA to advance ties

Under the agreement, tariffs will be eliminated over five years on 99.5 per cent of UAE export lines and 98 per cent of Republic of the Congo export lines

AI takes flight: Abu Dhabi to host world’s first all-autonomous drone race

The Drone Championship will see 14 elite international teams compete in a series of high-speed, high-tech challenges — with no human pilots involved

6G in UAE: Impact on homes, businesses you need to know

For e&’s customers—already experiencing gigabit fibre speeds—these tests open the door to next-level wireless connectivity

Dubai, Abu Dhabi stock markets fall amid global sell-off

The losses across the UAE markets reflect investor concern over new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump

GCC’s maturing IPO market— and what to expect next

Investor appetite in the region remains strong across local, regional, and international participants

UAE issues cabinet decision on non-resident nexus for corporate tax law

UAE issues rule on non-residents’ nexus for corporate tax purposes

The new regulation clarifies when non-resident investors in QIFs and REITs are subject to corporate tax under the country’s tax law

Next UAE long weekend? Here’s when to expect it

However, these dates may vary depending on the moon sighting

Full list: Trump’s tariffs on every country, including the UAE, Saudi

The tariff regime, described by Trump as a “universal baseline tariff”, aims to set a flat 10 per cent import tax on all goods entering the US

Trump eyes visit to Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar next month

The president said the trip will centre on securing more than $1tn in investment into the US economy

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UAE to host these 10 major global conferences, events in April

The Arabian Travel Market (ATM), set to take place from April 28 to May 1 in Dubai, is expected to host over 47,000 participants and 2,600 exhibitors from 161 countries

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CEPA programme: UAE global trade ties grow with 26 strategic alliances

The CEPA programme is playing a pivotal role in the UAE’s broader economic strategy, accelerating progress toward the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision

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UAE announces fuel prices for April 2025

Super 98 petrol now costs Dh2.57 per litre, down from Dh2.73 in March

Future of mobility: RoboTaxi service trials launched in Abu Dhabi

The launch aims to bring next-generation mobility technologies to the streets of Abu Dhabi

UAE rebrands the Dirham and readies digital currency launch

The updated symbol has two horizontal lines representing the currency’s stability

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UAE, Qatar, Oman rate among world’s top 5 safest places

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations dominated the rankings, with Oman joining Qatar in the top five and Saudi Arabia securing the 14th spot

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Eid holidays 2025: What to know before driving from UAE to Oman by car

UAE tops the list of the six Arab nationalities visiting Oman, with 1.1 million visitors coming to the country in 2024

du launches new Business Roamer Plan

The plan promises hassle-free global connectivity with no hidden costs, supporting professionals who need to stay connected across borders

Investor Cody Willard on why Tesla, AI and the UAE are just getting warmed up

Willard explains why he believes we’re still in the “dial-up” phase of the AI evolution and why the UAE is a vital cog in this wheel

UAE commits to $1.4tn US investment, White House says

The UAE will increase its existing investments in AI infrastructure, semiconductors, energy and manufacturing, the White House said

Latest pictures: See how RAK’s Wynn Al Marjan is shaping up

A latest update on the project indicates that construction has been proceeding with 64 per cent of the structural concrete completed up to the 34th floor

UAE weather forecast: Cloudy, rainy days on the horizon

Residents of the UAE can expect cloudy weather and light rainfall on Monday morning

Dubai to get new free zone cluster: All details here

It aims to foster a unique, collaborative ecosystem to support and accelerate the industry’s growth

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UAE’s corporate tax deadline: What you need to know

The first possible tax period for individuals conducting business or business activities is the calendar year 2024

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WhatsApp launches ‘Lists’ in UAE: What the new feature has to offer

With this feature, WhatsApp users can filter their chats into custom categories of their choice

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75% of UAE residents expecting a bonus in 2025 – survey

The YouGov survey also highlights that 68 per cent of UAE residents feel secure about their current financial situation.

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Non-oil sector now makes up nearly 75% of UAE’s economy

Data from the Ministry of Economy further indicates that the country’s non-oil GDP expanded 4.5 per cent to Dhs987bn for the first nine months of 2024

Here’s what GCC’s first smart vehicle testing centre will offer

The state-of-the-art facility marks a leap forward, offering a seamless and efficient vehicle testing experience in the Northern Emirates.