Delhi: Flight delayed in India? You are now entitled to free water, snacks, or a free meal depending on the hours you’ve faced flight delays. India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), on…
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Former Dubai Duty Free chief Colm McLoughlin passes away
Ramesh Cidambi, Managing Director, Dubai Duty Free said, “Colm was a great leader who built an award-winning retail business at Dubai Airport and steered its growth to a $2 billion business with…
UAE car buyers shift to new vehicles as 3-5 year warranty, free 1-year insurance score
Dubai: Sales of secondhand cars in the UAE are yet to pick up to sizeable levels as buyers look to budget-friendly options available in new car models. This is despite the 10-15…
Dubai Duty Free to now accept Russian Ruble
Dubai: Dubai Duty Free has announced that it will start accepting Russian Rubles in its stores at Dubai International Airport beginning on August 1. Ramesh Cidambi, CEO of Dubai Duty Free, said:…
Sharjah announces new technology free zone – COMTECH – with tax-free status
Under the decree, companies, institutions, individuals and employees in the free zone are exempt from taxes imposed in the emirate on their business activities within the zone for a renewable period of…
Abu Dhabi’s Reem Mall has Middle East’s biggest snow park – and is in a free zone too
Reem Mall’s tenants too will go through the process. “By end of this year, anybody operating on Reem Island comes under ADGM jurisdiction, ourselves included,” said Bruce von Kaufmann, Mall Director of…
Dubai’s DWTC Authority expands Free Zone jurisdiction to include One Za’abeel
Dubai: Dubai World Trade Centre Authority (DWTCA) has expanded its free zone jurisdiction to include One Za’abeel. The expansion was formalised with the enactment of Decree No. 18 of 2024, issued by…
Expo City's free zone expands initiatives to attract sustainable, innovative enterprises
The Dubai Exhibition Centre, located near Expo City, also has plans to extend its conference space. Manal AlBayat, Chief Engagement Officer at Expo City Dubai, said: “Our free zone is already attracting…
Federal Tax Authority issues new corporate tax guide on Free Zone
The guide includes many examples to assist Businesses with understanding how the key elements of the Corporate Tax Law apply to Free Zone Persons. The guide also includes an explanation of the…
RAK Bank, Air Arabia extended partnership co-brand credit card to include free annual return flight ticket
Dubai: RAK Bank and Air Arabia announced Tuesday that they have extended their strategic partnership with the renewal of the co-branded credit collaboration. The co-brand credit card will now offer various benefits,…