Fleshing out the details making up UAE’s VAT regime
In anticipation of the introduction of VAT in the UAE, the Ministry of Finance recently announced that businesses with an annual turnover of Dh3.75 million…
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World’s Longest Zipline Ride To Open Later This Year In UAE
The United Arab Emirates, home to the world’s tallest building and biggest shopping mall, is soon to have a new record-setting boast for visiting tourists,…
Film on family ‘devastation’ released to deter Syria fighters
A film highlighting the “shattering” impact experienced by the families of those who go to Syria is being released in a bid to dissuade others…
US, Moscow set to discuss Syria pact Pentagon may not want
When Secretary of State John Kerry meets with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Moscow this week, the big loser may be the man who isn’t…
Lavrov hopes there will now be less disagreements on Syria with Turkey
The normalization of relations between Turkey and Russia will help both countries find effective new ways to solve the Syrian crisis, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei…
A rainforest in the sky: Dubai skyscraper pushes architectural envelope
Last information and new pictures of rainforest inside Dubai hotel skyscraper, the upcoming Rosemont on Sheikh Zayed Road Last April we learnt a new Dubai…
‘Compelling Evidence’ Shows UK Weapons Used on Civilian Targets in Yemen
Report into the use of UK-made weapons in Saudi-led air strikes will form part of a legal bid to halt UK arms sales to the…
EU: NGO law risks undermining Israel’s democratic values
The European Union said on Tuesday an Israeli law targeting foreign-funded NGOs risked undermining democracy and free speech, and a leading Israeli rights group said…
Date of Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan Presidents’ meeting to be decided soon
The Russian side confirms the plans to hold a meeting of the leaders of Russia, Iran and Azerbaijan in the short run, Russian Foreign Minister…
Bitter drama of human life sold for 12 cows
by Marc Ellison When she was 12 years old, Grace was abducted and then raped and beaten every day for 11 months So common are the…