Author: Dubai News Staff
The UAE Lottery, a lottery that is authorized in the UAE and drawn by Game LLC, unveiled a new winner: Dh100,000 – this has been the first time in the country’s gambling history. Mirza Omair Baig was the first lucky man to get Dh100 000 by playing the Golden 7 Scratch Card. This was made after the initial draw which took place on 14th of December was followed by celebrations upon receiving his cheque by Baig. Taking to social media platform X, The UAE Lottery congratulated Baig, stating: “Your big win has officially set a record to be the first…
Dubai authorities have announced a new truck ban along Emirates Road, between Al Awir Street and Sharjah, during evening peak hours from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. This has been in the RTA and Dubai Police drive to reduce traffic jam and improve on the safety of roads starting from January 1, 2025. Expanding Truck Movement Bans The truck ban is an extension of previous attempts, with a similar plan starting in 2024 for Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. The proposed shift’s purpose is to give priority to the light vehicles during rush hour since this measure should minimize the…
Dubai and UAE travelers can now benefit from the newest novelty – a unique opportunity to take advantage of the worlds’ first online shopping tax refund. One of the many digital solutions introduced by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) of the UAE – a user-friendly application for obtaining a VAT refund on eligible, purchased goods purchased through the Internet. Eradicating the Exemption of Items Sold through the Internet from VAT Refund This has been the case since the implementation of the UAE’s 5% VAT in 2018 where tourists could only claim refunds on purchases made at physical stores only. This…
The first draw of the UAE Lottery finally commenced this past Saturday, the 14th of this December to announce the winning numbers for the AED100M ($27.2M) grand prize. This historic event was hosted by Chadi Khalaf and Diala Makki presenting the first federally licensed national lottery in the UAE with The Game LLC in collaboration with General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). Draw results: winning numbers for the AED100M Jackpot Days Section: 26, 19, 9, 11, 18, 17 Month Section: 7 However, there was no winner in the AED100M ($27.2M) jackpot or the AED1M ($272,000) second prize category. Other Prize…
Initially designed to be a new city free of car-dominated infrastructure that vest pedestrians, Expo City Dubai will open its automobile restricted master plan design to allow limited automobile access into the city. The area, approximately 3,5 sq km with the Al Wasl dome at its center, is in the process of changing its role from being a recreational area to a fully-functional new city capable of housing more than 35 000 residents, and hosting over 40 000 workers. Physical Accessibility to support a Growing Population Ahmed Al Khatib, CCDP (Chief Development and Delivery Officer at Expo City Dubai) stated…
New rules set by the emigration department of UAE have led to increase in the visa rejection rates among the Indians who plan to visit Dubai. The rate of rejections that used to be about 1-2% has now risen to 5-6 applications out every 100 applications according to the travel agencies. The new regulation requires the applicants of visa to produce hotel bookings with a QR code and return tickets during their stay. Those willing to live with their relatives must produce other documents from the relatives offering them the shelter. Earlier, they had to be submitted only when they…
A Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT) will take effect in the UAE from 1st January, 2025 in that country’s embrace of the OECD’s international taxation system. The initiative is in par with the UAE’s policy regimes that support reasonable taxation for a favourable business environment besides stimulating innovation and economic development. The DMTT will relate to MNEs with total operations in the UAE and global revenues of €750 million ($794 million) or over in at least two of the previous four financial years. It requires those companies to pay a minimum of 15% corporate tax on solid profits in every…
The approach to when Dubai would be one of the most pedestrian-friendly cities globally is slowly becoming a reality. Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced the Dubai Walks project on Saturday, which will consist of a comprehensive 6,500km pedestrian system in 160 areas of Dubai. The plan is to create additional 3,300 km of sidewalks and reconstruct 2,300 km of paths during 2015–2040, with the next 900 km of walks envisioned beyond 2040. It wants to join the most magnificent landmarks of Dubai while encouraging…
Self-driving robot taxi is now rolling in Abu Dhabi after an official launch on Uber and WeRide. People can now use Uber’s self-driving technology to order trips in specific zones, such as Saadiyat Island, Yas Island, and trips to and from Zayed International Airport. This remarkable undertaking is observed by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the deputy head of the Presidential Court for special affairs, Undoubtedly, it is yet another proof that smart mobility is in the focus of Abu Dhabi’s further development, where artificial intelligence has been successfully integrated into key industries. How It Works The…
The Golden Vendor List is a rebranding and an expansion of the Abu Dhabi Local Content Program begun in 2013, that seeks to develop a sustainable and competitive local supplier base, and a robust local industry in Abu Dhabi. This new list has been developed by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) in conjunction with the Abu Dhabi Department of Government Enablement (ADDGE); this now extends the successes of the Abu Dhabi Golden List across 145 sectors and now caters for 74% of the government procured products. That’s because Golden Vendor List financial software key features may include;…