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United Arab Emirates to impose federal corporate tax for the first time

The UAE home to Abu Dhabi, Dubai and five other emirates has been steadily introducing new taxes as it seeks to diversify revenue from its mainstay of oil

Israel president Isaac Herzog flies to UAE in first amid regional tension

Israel's figurehead president flew to the UAE in the first official visit by the country's head of state, the latest sign of deepening ties between the two nations as tensions rise in the region

UAE shoots down 2 ballistic missiles fired by Houthis over Abu Dhabi

The attack did not result in any human losses, it said, adding that the remnants of the intercepted and destroyed ballistic missiles fell in separate areas around Abu Dhabi

UAE bans private drones after deadly attack on Abu Dhabi

In a statement, the Ministry of Interior ordered to stop all flying operations of drones and light sports aircraft for owners, practitioners and enthusiasts from January 22

Yemen's Houthis used missiles in Abu Dhabi attack, says UAE envoy

Yemen's rebels used cruise missiles, ballistic missiles and drones in an attack on Abu Dhabi this week that killed three people, the Emirati ambassador to the United States said

Oil rises to 7-year high as Turkey outage adds to tight supply outlook

Oil prices rose for a fourth day to a seven-year high as an outage on a pipeline from Iraq to Turkey increased concerns about an already tight supply outlook

Out of this world: 555.55-carat black diamond lands in Dubai

The rare gem was shown off on Monday to journalists as part of a tour in Dubai and Los Angeles

2 Indians, 1 Pakistani killed in suspected Houthi drone attack in Abu Dhabi

The explosions were caused by "small flying objects", possibly drones, that hit three petroleum tankers in Abu Dhabi, police said

Two Indians among three dead as drones target ADNOC tanks: Report

The Indian Embassy in the UAE said that the mission is in close touch with concerned the Emirati authorities for further details

3 killed, including 2 Indians, in suspected drone attacks in Abu Dhabi

While Abu Dhabi police did not immediately offer any suspects for the possible assault, Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for an attack targeting the United Arab Emirates

South Korean president Moon Jae-in visits UAE, showcasing deep ties

The countries signed a memorandum of understanding for the UAE's purchase of a South Korean mid-range missile defence system valued at some $3.5 billion

Near-collision between two India-bound flights, DGCA seeks report from UAE

EK-524 from Dubai-Hyderabad was accelerating for take-off from runway 30R, when the crew saw a aircraft coming in the same direction at high speed, says a person aware of the development

CBI gets prosecution requests from UAE, Saudi against 19 absconding Indians

The UAE and India have a bilateral extradition treaty

UAE to convene world leaders to take climate action

The Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2022 taking place from January 15-19 will convene global leaders, including heads of state, policy makers, and international business leaders

UAE govt plans to remove monopolies of some family businesses

The UAE aims to attract more investment via competitive legal and social changes, such as long-term residency programmes and fewer restrictions on cohabitation and alcohol

India has the longest working week among major economies, shows data

Indian govt may bring a new rule on four-day workweek, but the time spent on work shall remain the same with a work day extending to 12 hours

United Arab Emirates announces end of censorship in cinematic releases

The United Arab Emirates announced on Sunday that it will no longer censor films released in cinemas, the country's latest effort to boost its brand as a liberal hub attractive to foreigners. Instead of cutting sensitive scenes that could offend traditional Islamic sensibilities, the Emirati Media Regulatory Authority will introduce a new 21+ age category for viewers. The movies will be screened in cinemas according to their international version, the authority said in a Twitter post. Censors in the UAE, like elsewhere in the Middle East, have long removed scenes in cinematic releases that show nudity, homosexuality, sex and other content deemed inappropriate sometimes leading to plot holes. Foreigners outnumber locals nearly nine to one in the federation of seven sheikhdoms. The diversity of culture and religion in the tourism-dependent country has at times been at odds with its Islamic laws and traditions. But that's changing as the nation promotes its socially liberal environ

UAE reviews Barakah nuclear plant progress, approves 2022 operational plan

The Board of Management of the UAE's Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) convened and approved the operational plan of FANR for the year 2022.

Time for businesses to benefit from India-UAE partnership: Piyush Goyal

Leaders and govts can only create framework and provide platforms but at the end of the day it is up to businesses to take advantage of the opportunities, Goyal said.

Stuck in the middle? UAE walks tightrope between US, Israel and Iran

The United Arab Emirates is walking a diplomatic high wire between superpower ally Washington, new friend Israel and old adversary Iran