BlogsAugust 8, 2017
Dubai will reintroduce a 30% sales tax on alcoholic beverages beginning January 1, 2025, marking the end of a temporary suspension of the tax. The announcement was communicated to restaurants and bars by alcohol retailer African + Eastern via email. “Please note, Dubai Government has informed us that the 30%...
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Kuwait’s cabinet has officially announced a four-day weekend to mark the New Year 2025, providing a festive break for government employees and institutions. The holiday will span from Wednesday, January 1, through Saturday, January 4, 2025, with regular work resuming on Sunday, January 5, 2025. During its weekly meeting held...
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Dubai has introduced advanced AI-powered radar technology across its roads to detect six critical traffic violations, aiming to enhance road safety and enforce strict adherence to traffic laws. Developed by KTC International, these state-of-the-art radars can identify violations such as using mobile phones while driving, sudden lane deviations, failure to...
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Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff launched a sharp critique of his Red Bull counterpart, Christian Horner, as tensions between drivers George Russell and Max Verstappen reached a boiling point. The feud, which originated at the Qatar Grand Prix, took center stage ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with verbal...
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Renowned singer-rapper AP Dhillon is all set to electrify India with his highly anticipated three-city The Brownprint India Tour, which kicks off on December 7 in Mumbai. Following the Mumbai performance, the tour will head to New Delhi on December 14 and conclude in Chandigarh on December 21. This marks...
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Effective May 5, 2025, WhatsApp will no longer support iPhones running iOS versions older than 15.1. This change means that devices such as the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus will no longer be able to use the popular messaging platform. Currently, WhatsApp supports Android devices running version...
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The economies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are forecasted to expand at an average annual rate of 4% over the next five years, outpacing the GDP growth rates of advanced economies, according to Karine Kheirallah, Head of Investment Strategy & Research for the Middle East and Africa at State...
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Citi Developers is revolutionizing the UAE's real estate landscape by seamlessly integrating robotics and artificial intelligence into its operations. Spearheading this transformation is Shahnawaz Chughtai, affectionately known as Shani, the Chief Brand and Innovation Officer at Citi Developers. With a multidisciplinary background spanning over two decades, Shani is blending design,...
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The stage is set for the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with all 10 teams arriving at Yas Marina Circuit for the final race of the 2024 season. Coming just days after the Qatar Grand Prix—where Max Verstappen clinched his ninth win of the season—the Abu Dhabi...
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