UAE sets minimum selective tax price for tobacco and e‑cigarette liquids UAE Finance Ministry sets minimum selective tax price for tobacco and e-cigarette liquids at AED1/ml, effective 1 September 2026, …
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Forbes Middle East unveils 2026 ranking of 102 most powerful CEOs
by James Bryantby James BryantForbes Middle East Releases 2026 List of Most Powerful CEOs in the Region Forbes Middle East Most Powerful CEOs 2026 list names 102 executives across 21 nationalities, led by 31 …
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Ras Al Khaimah records 967 new businesses with AED 771.5 million investment
by James Bryantby James BryantRas Al Khaimah investment surges as 967 new establishments registered in H1 2026 Ras Al Khaimah investment climbed in the first half of 2026 with 967 new establishments and AED …
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Trump International Dubai Platform Contract Awarded to Gulf Asia by Dar Global
by James Bryantby James BryantDar Global awards platform contract for Trump International Hotel and Tower Dubai Dar Global awards platform construction contract for Trump International Hotel and Tower Dubai to Gulf Asia Contracting as …
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Emirates expands codeshare with South African Airways to nine new African destinations
by James Bryantby James BryantEmirates expands codeshare with South African Airways to nine destinations Emirates expands codeshare with South African Airways to nine destinations, adding domestic routes and strengthening air links across southern and …
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Oil prices fall as Brent crude drops to $79.08 and WTI slips
by James Bryantby James BryantOil prices dip as Brent falls to $79.08 and WTI to $74.69 Oil prices slipped as Brent crude eased to $79.08 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate fell to …
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Gold rises for fourth straight day to seven-week high as dollar weakens
by James Bryantby James BryantGold price climbs to seven-week high as dollar weakens and U.S. yields fall Gold price rises to a seven-week high as the dollar weakens and U.S. 10-year yields fall; spot …
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Thailand tourism attracts 210,300 Emiratis as UAE summer airfares surge
by James Bryantby James BryantThailand tourism remains top pick for Emirati travellers as summer airfares spike Thailand tourism stays a favourite for Emirati travellers as summer 2026 sees sharp airfare rises; 210,300 UAE citizens …
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Dubai ranks second in Boston Consulting Group Smart Cities Index
by James Bryantby James BryantDubai Ranks Second in Global Smart Cities Index on Strength of AI and Digital Infrastructure Dubai places second in the Boston Consulting Group Smart Cities Index, underscoring its leadership in …
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Dubai Financial Market rises in fourth straight session as real estate stocks lead
by James Bryantby James BryantDubai Financial Market Climbs 0.36% for Fourth Straight Session as Emaar Leads Liquidity Dubai Financial Market rises for fourth session, closing at 6,007.85 with AED 682.19m turnover; Emaar Properties, Emirates …