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The FTA confiscated 29.5 million tobacco packs without Digital Tax Stamps and 7.6 million non-compliant excise goods packs Abu Dhabi, 7 April 2026 – The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced a significant increase in the number of on-ground inspection visits carried out by its specialised teams, in cooperation with relevant authorities, reaching approximately 176,000 field inspection visits across local markets in all emirates during 2025. This reflects a year-on-year increase of around 89%, compared to approximately 93,000 inspection visits in 2024. The Authority affirmed that this comes as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen sup
As AI and shifting power dynamics continue to redefine modern affiliation, SBC Summit Malta will introduce a dedicated Affiliates Reinvented track, exploring how stakeholders…
As new technology and shifting player expectations continue to reshape the world of iGaming, SBC Summit Malta will feature sessions dedicated to helping stakeholders…
Successful 5G mmWave trial demonstrates extended range capabilities to deliver faster speeds and broader coverage for residential customers Dubai, UAE, March 5, 2026: du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) have successfully completed a proof of concept (PoC) deploying 5G Standalone (SA) using millimeter wave (mmWave) extended range technology in residential areas across the UAE. The trial leveraged Ericsson;s latest mmWave radio solution, AIR 5343, alongside advanced software features to achieve gigabit speeds across coverage areas, extended capacity for high-demand applications, boosted cover
Muscat- Sultanate of Oman, 05 April 2026 SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost Carrier, has announced its On-Time Performance (OTP) results for the first quarter of 2026, reinforcing its continued commitment to operational transparency, reliability, and customer trust. OTP is an internationally recognized measure of punctuality, calculated by the percentage of flights departing within 15 minutes of their scheduled departure time. During the first quarter of 2026, SalamAir operated 5520 flights and carried 778,410 passengers across its network, achieving an On-Time Performance of 65.6%. The quarter was impacted by sever
Abu Dhabi Chamber hosts Multaqa Al Tujjar: Private Sector Leaders & Decision Makers Forum in emirate
Abu Dhabi Chamber hosts Multaqa Al Tujjar: Private Sector Leaders & Decision Makers Forum in emirate- ???? ?????? ???? ‘????? ?????? ?? ????? ??????’ ?? ??????? Abu Dhabi Chamber hosts Multaqa Al Tujjar: Private Sector Leaders & Decision Makers Forum in emirate Abu Dhabi, 5 April 2026: The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has hosted the Multaqa Al Tujjar: Private Sector Leaders & Decision Makers Forum at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre, with broad participation from senior government representatives and leading figures from the private sector and business community aimed at strengthening coordination, addressing market priorit
Installed in Tottori prefecture, the structure continues its story as a shared symbol of friendship between the UAE and Japan Abu Dhabi, UAE/Tottori, Japan, April 6, 2026: A pergola that formed part of the United Arab Emirates Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, has been installed in Tottori Prefecture, where it will continue to serve as a public space for visitors. Originally positioned at the entrance of the UAE Pavilion, the pergola provided a shaded area for millions of visitors as they approached the Pavilion. Its relocation to Tottori Kodomo no Kuni, a children’s facility, allows it to continue serving a similar function w
New Asia Pacific and Middle East Private Capital Investment Professional Compensation Report from Heidrick & Struggles finds 73% of professionals expect overall market opportunity to improve over the next 18 months – up from 60% year-on-year Hong Kong and Singapore remain critical talent hubs for APAC, with Riyadh and Abu Dhabi emerging as important hubs for the Middle East Seventy-eight percent of the respondents expect base compensation to continue rising over the next 18 months Dubai, UAE., 6 April 2026 – Heidrick & Struggles, a premier provider of global executive search and leadership advisory solutions, today released its 2
Egyptian fintech Lucky has closed a $23 million Series B funding round, a mix of equity and debt, to fuel its expansion into North Africa. The round saw participation from existing and new investors, including Disruptech Ventures, DPI Venture Capital through its Nclude fund, Suez Canal Bank, and OneStop. Quick Facts Funding: $23 million Series […] The post Egypt’s Lucky Raises $23 Million Series B to Scale Consumer Credit Platform in North Africa first appeared on MENA Startup Digest.
Binding agreement to merge onshore renewable activities in nine countries across Asia Each company will contribute assets of comparable value, totaling 3 GW of operational capacity and 6 GW under advanced development Abu Dhabi-headquartered platform positions partners to capture Asia;s growing electricity demand Paris/Abu Dhabi, 2 April 2026 – TotalEnergies, a global integrated multi‑energy company, and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, have signed a binding agreement to establish a $2.2bn 50/50 joint venture (JV) that will merge their onshore renewable activities in nine countries