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Abu Dhabi, 19 May 2026: Building on the successful collaboration launched last year, e& UAE in cooperation with the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat (Awqaf), has announced an exclusive package dedicated to its customers performing Hajj, aimed at supporting their digital needs and enabling seamless communication with their families during the forthcoming Hajj season. This collaboration reflects e& UAE’s commitment to delivering services that cater to the needs of pilgrims and ensure a reliable, seamless connectivity experience throughout their stay in the Holy Land, as part of its ongoing efforts to leverage

Abu Dhabi, 13 April 2026: The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an, an affiliate of the Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has launched a community initiative to activate a volunteer network to deliver guided tours across key cultural landmarks in Abu Dhabi, empowering community members to create a lasting social impact. As part of the initiative, 280 volunteers dedicated 2,240 hours to guide international visitors impacted by disruptions and delays to their travel plans, around key cultural locations in Saadiyat Island, namely Louvre

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

Standing behind, H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism (right), and Fadel Al Ali, Chairman, Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) (left) witnessed the signing of the MoU. Seated in front, H.E. Abdullah Ahmed Mohammed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy and Tourism (right), and Mark Steward, Chief Executive, DFSA (left) signed the MoU to strengthen regulatory cooperation on the oversight of auditors. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2 April 2026: The Ministry of Economy and Tourism of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent regulator of bank

In collaboration with the Saudi Tourism Authority and The Red Sea Global Jeddah: March 13, 2026 Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has added 20 flights on routes connecting Riyadh and Jeddah with The Red Sea Destination during the Eid Al-Fitr holiday period, bringing the total number of flights operating in both directions to 44. The additional capacity comes in collaboration with the Saudi Tourism Authority and Red Sea Global as part of a joint effort to promote key tourism destinations across the Kingdom, with a particular focus on positioning The Red Sea as a world-class luxury tourism destination. Flights to an

The UAE Public Prosecution has issued a legal clarification regarding the criminal offence of calling for or promoting More…

Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai More…

Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai More…

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), as one of the regulatory entities, concluded its participation in the Dubai Airshow 2025, held at Dubai World Central from 17 to 21 November, with a strong international presence that reaffirmed Dubai’s position as a global hub for aviation and innovation. This year’s edition, held under the theme “The Future Begins Here,” marked a new milestone in the accelerating growth journey of the aviation and space sectors. DCAA’s participation resulted in a number of notable initiatives and strategic achievements, most prominently the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding with Dubai Police and Dubai