UAE Finance Ministry Approves Anni and Gion for Federal Fees and Fines UAE Finance Ministry approves Anni and Gion for federal fees and fines under Cabinet Decision No.176M/4M (2026), expanding …
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Federal Tax Authority, Dubai Police seize 3.6 million excise goods, fines top AED82m
by James Bryantby James BryantFTA and Dubai Police seize 3.59 million non-compliant selective goods in H1 2026 FTA and Dubai Police seized 3,587,315 non-compliant selective goods in H1 2026, filing 59 cases and pursuing …
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Federal Contract Expiry Threatens Legal Representation for 24,000 Unaccompanied Children Federal contract expiry threatens legal representation for 24,000 unaccompanied children, raising advocates’ concerns about deportations and access to counsel. The …
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Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates at 3.50–3.75% Federal Reserve holds interest rates at 3.50–3.75%, keeping policy unchanged as officials weigh inflation and growth, with implications for Gulf markets. The Federal …
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Pauline Hanson’s appeal dismissed by Full Federal Court in racial discrimination case Full Federal Court unanimously dismissed Pauline Hanson’s appeal over a 2024 racial discrimination ruling after her social media …
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UAE Federal Tax Authority announces 27% rise in VAT refunds for new citizen homes
by James Bryantby James BryantUAE VAT refund for new homes surges to 4,000 claims in H1 2026 UAE VAT refund for new homes reached 4,000 approved claims worth AED 353.5m in H1 2026 as …
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Construction costs in Germany rise 5% in May, squeezing housing supply and pushing rents higher Construction costs in Germany rose 5% in May year‑on‑year, driving higher material and energy expenses …
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Federal Reserve minutes reveal split on inflation, AI and geopolitical risks
by James Bryantby James BryantFederal Reserve minutes reveal sharp split as inflation, AI and geopolitics shape rate outlook Federal Reserve minutes expose a deep split over inflation, AI-driven growth and geopolitical risks after the …
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UAE Federal Tax Authority launches council to expand Emirati tax agent workforce
by James Bryantby James BryantFederal Tax Authority Opens Forum to Grow Emirati Tax Agent Workforce Federal Tax Authority launches forum to expand Emirati tax agent workforce, boost tax literacy and compliance through training and …
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Federal Judge Permanently Blocks Most of Trump’s First Executive Order on Elections Judge Denise Casper in Boston permanently blocks most of President Trump’s first executive order on elections, ruling it …