Government | Monday 6 January, 2025 11:51 am

Ministerial Development Council reviews various policies, legislation, updates on implementation of national agendas, programmes

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, presided over the meeting of the Ministerial Development Council held at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. The meeting reviewed several policies and updates on the...

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Government | Sunday 5 January, 2025 12:32 pm

UAE Government issues Federal Decree-Law to reorganise Civil Defence Authority

The UAE Government has issued a Federal Decree-Law to reorganise the Civil Defence Authority, aiming to enhance the country's readiness to respond to emergencies and disasters while ensuring the highest standards of public safety and protection. This Decree marks a significant step in...

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Government | Saturday 28 December, 2024 10:13 am

Ajman Ruler approves emirate's 2025 budget worth AED3.7 billion

H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has approved the Ajman Government’s 2025 general budget worth AED3.7 billion. The move aims to support the emirate's development plans, enhance community well-being, meet public needs, and strengthen Ajman's...

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Government | Saturday 28 December, 2024 10:07 am

ZATCA sets criteria for target taxpayers in Wave 19 of e-invoicing

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) determined the criteria for selecting the target taxpayers in Wave 19 for implementing the "integration phase" of e-invoicing.   In a statement, the authority clarified that this wave included all taxpayers whose revenues subject to VAT...

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Government | Saturday 28 December, 2024 9:33 am

1st January is an official holiday for Dubai government departments on New Year

The Dubai Government Human Resources (DGHR) Department has announced January 1, 2025, (Wednesday), as an official holiday for Dubai government departments for the occasion of New Year’s Day. Official work will resume as usual on January 2, 2025 (Thursday). Entities, departments and...

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Government | Friday 27 December, 2024 9:17 am

CEDA discusses economic issues

The Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA) discussed the December economic report, presented by the Ministry of Economy and Planning, during a virtual meeting.  The report included an analysis of the latest global economic developments, challenges ...

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Government | Saturday 30 November, 2024 2:46 pm

ZATCA sets criteria for target taxpayers in Wave 18 of e-invoicing

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) determined the criteria for selecting the target taxpayers in Wave 18 for implementing the "integration phase" of e-invoicing.   In a statement, the authority clarified that this wave included all taxpayers whose revenues subject to VAT...

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Government | Friday 11 October, 2024 12:45 pm

GAC fines 5 contracting companies for collusion in govt projects

The General Authority for Competition (GAC) imposed total penalties worth SAR 189,370 on five contracting companies for collusion in government projects.   In a statement on X, the authority explained that after gathering evidence and conducting the necessary investigations, the...

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Government | Tuesday 1 October, 2024 10:18 am

Dubai Courts review the results of the “Fi Al Shofa” initiative as part of its efforts to promote social justice in line with Dubai Social Agenda 33 to support elder citizens and people of determination

Dubai Courts announced the results of the “Fi Al Shofa” Initiative, which was launched last July, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote social justice and provide easy judicial services to elder citizens and people of determination. This Initiative is part of the Dubai Courts’ strategy to ...

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Government | Monday 30 September, 2024 11:44 am

Saudi Arabia’s net FDI declines to SAR 11.7B in Q2 2024

Net foreign direct investment (FDI) in Saudi Arabia declined in Q2 2024 by 8% year-on-year (YoY) to SAR 11.7 billion, according to the latest report by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). On a quarterly basis, net FDI surged by 23% compared to Q1...

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