The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced a new electronic tracking system, which uses digital tax stamps to ensure Excise Tax on tobacco products has been paid at an awareness meeting held in Dubai.
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Telecom subscribers in UAE rise to 24 million: TRA
The number of subscribers to telecommunications services in the UAE, whether through mobile phones, landlines and the internet, rose to around 24 million during the first five months of 2018.1 6175
DEWA selects finalists for energy accelerator programme
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has participated in selecting 15 start-ups in the energy sector out of 515 companies from 65 countries that applied for the 2nd Free Electrons Programme.
DIFC to expand FinTech Hive’s global presence with new partnership
Dubai International Financial Centre, DIFC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with professional services company Accenture to foster innovation in the financial services industry globally.
We should harness AI to ensure high quality of life, says UAE minister
The UAE has launched the ‘National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence (AI)’ to ensure a better and prosperous future for the country, said Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance.
Abu Dhabi Police busts phone fraud gang
The Abu Dhabi Police has reportedly arrested a gang of 11 people of Asian origin who committed phone fraud.
Here’s how Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah looks from space
A Russian cosmonaut for the Russian Federal Space Agency has snapped a photo of Dubai from the International Space Station while orbiting the Arabian Gulf and shared it on social media.
Redington Value partners with Nutanix to deliver enterprise cloud solutions
Value-added distributor Redington Value has signed a regional distribution contract with Nutanix, an enterprise cloud computing vendor, for the Middle …
Unify unveils cloud services platform in the UAE
Asif Khan, distribution manager, Middle East and Africa (MEA), Unify, shares details about the firm’s recently launched cloud services platform …
Space projects build stronger ties across the Middle East: Arab leaders
Arab space industry leaders discussed ways of facilitating collaboration between Middle East nations in the space sector, during the recently held Global Aerospace Summit.
Saving lives in “30-seconds”: Dubai accelerates fire response time
The Dubai Civil Defense, in cooperation with Dubai Future Foundation, has successfully developed the”30-Second Response” project, which aims to accelerate fire response time by 30 seconds in vital areas.