UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

UAE: Dubai Launches Giant One Million m2 B2B Wholesale Global Market

08 October 2020

The Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), Dubai's sovereign wealth fund, announced on 21 September 2020 the launch of the Dubai Global Connect (DGC) project, a one million m.sq. B2B wholesale market located in the Dubai South free trade zone, and adjacent to Al Maktoum Airport and Jebel Ali Port. More

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UAE: Federal Tax Authority Clarifies VAT Rules for e-Commerce

26 August 2020

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued a detailed guide clarifying the application of value-added tax (VAT) on goods and services provided through e-commence platforms or digital marketplaces. More

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UAE: Dubai Customs Introduces AI System to Improve Security and Trade

18 August 2020

Dubai Customs has announced on that it will soon introduce a new integrated security system at all the emirate’s ports to protect against the entry of illegal or hazardous shipments, backed by artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. More

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UAE: Abu Dhabi Launches ‘Basic Industries Project’, New Sectors Open to FDI

10 August 2020

The government of Abu Dhabi has announced further sectors in which foreign investors will be eligible for investment incentives falling under its ‘Basic Industries Project’ (BIP) initiative, launched on 19 July. More

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UAE: Abu Dhabi Merges Major Industrial Zones into Global Giant

29 July 2020

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ruler of Abu Dhabi, has issued Law No. 16 for 2020 on ZonesCorp in Abu Dhabi, which effectively transfers the ownership and operation of the economic zone activities of ZonesCorp to the Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADP). More

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Outreach webinar in Dubai

08 June 2020

The global pandemic has affected the business landscape of the entire world. Most companies face challenges because of COVID-19 and the drop in oil prices, especially in the Middle East and Africa. More

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UAE: Abu Dhabi Customs Introduces Stimulus Package for Importers

08 June 2020

The General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs has announced seven stimulus measures to help importers cope with the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly the small and medium-size business sector. More

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UAE: Dubai Extends 20% Refund on Customs Fees in Broad Stimulus Package

02 June 2020

Dubai Customs has extended a refund of 20% on customs fees for traders of imported goods sold in local Dubai markets from the 15 March to 30 June. More

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AFF 2020: Virtual Opportunities for the UAE

26 May 2020

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UAE: Dubai Introduces Incentive Packages for Free Zones

20 April 2020

The Dubai Free Zones Council (DFZC) has launched a five-point economic stimulus package, commencing 1 April 2020, for the emirate’s free zones, part of its efforts to ease the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on businesses, specifically small and medium-sized enterprises. More

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