Turkey ban on restaurant extra charges upheld as Ministry tightens pricing rules Turkey ban on restaurant extra charges reinforced by new guidance; Ministry requires visible printed prices, voluntary tips, and …
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UAE Securities and Commodities Authority Cancels 15 Fees to Ease Burdens on Market Participants
by James Bryantby James BryantSecurities Market Authority Cancels 15 Fees to Streamline UAE Capital Markets UAE Securities Market Authority cancels 15 fees to simplify charges, ease costs for licensed firms and align the fee …
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UAE Securities Regulator Cancels 15 Fees in Comprehensive Review
by James Bryantby James BryantSecurities and Commodities Authority Cancels 15 Fees to Ease Burden on UAE Market Participants UAE Securities and Commodities Authority cancels 15 regulatory fees to simplify charges, reduce costs for licensed …
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Emirates Group reports over AED 3 billion in air navigation fees
by James Bryantby James BryantEmirates overflight fees top AED 3 billion as carrier expands fleet and network Emirates overflight fees rose to more than AED 3 billion in the 2025–2026 financial year as the …
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UAE launches national payments system to cut transaction fees and boost fintech
by James Bryantby James BryantUAE launches Gioan national payments system to cut fees and boost digital finance UAE launches Gioan national payments system on July 20, 2026, to reduce payment fees, bolster digital finance, …
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U.S. Proposes Charging Strait of Hormuz Tolls, Sparking Regional and Legal Questions Trump says US will seek payments for guarding the Strait of Hormuz, contradicting top aides and intensifying concerns …
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US naval blockade on Iran announced by Trump prompts IMO to demand details IMO seeks details after Donald Trump announced a US naval blockade on Iran and a 20% levy …
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GCC Secretary-General Jasem Al-Budaiwi rejects Hormuz transit fees, says Gulf attacks traced to Iraq
GCC Secretary-General Rejects Strait of Hormuz Toll, Denies $300bn Iran Reconstruction Claim GCC Secretary-General Jassim Al-Budaiwi rejected any proposal for a Strait of Hormuz toll and denied knowledge of a …
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Iran-U.S. deal lauded by Tehran as strategic victory despite military and economic losses Iran-U.S. deal praised by Iranian leaders as a sign of resilience, even as Tehran counts dead officials, …
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Excess baggage fees surge at airports as airlines charge steep last-minute rates
by James Bryantby James BryantExcess baggage fees sting UAE travellers as last‑minute purchases cost up to 25% of ticket price UAE travellers warn of steep excess baggage fees at airports; buying extra weight last …