With VAT of 5% becoming effective across the UAE and Saudi Arabia on January 1st, and the rest of the GCC following suit later in 2018, questions are being asked about what this means for the region's mobile phone market. International Data Corporation (IDC) monitors this space on a continuous...
Lughati, the Sharjah-based initiative dedicated to supporting Arabic learning the smart way, is hosting a series of educational and fun activities for children during its participation in the sixth edition of Dawahi Festival, organised by the Districts and Villages Affairs Authority in Sharjah,...
wasl properties, a subsidiary of wasl Asset Management Group, has officially completed wasl district – the company’s heritage project in the Naif area of Deira. The project fulfils wasl’s mission to maintain the city’s rich history, and follows the launch of wasl district...
Abdul Rahim Architectural Consultants (ARACO), a leading engineering consultant in design and project management in the UAE will begin its supervisory role on the newly started construction of an approved hospitality project in Dubai’s Business Bay.
The four-star hotel which is...
Alawwal bank won the Middle East’s ‘Best retail bank’ and ‘Banking CEO of the year’ at the recent Lefonti Awards held in Dubai. The awards are part of an international programme celebrating corporate excellence amongst the region’s most recognisable...
The Citizen Account Program announced that on Dec. 26 beneficiaries will receive text messages in case they did not have funds transferred to their accounts owing to IBAN errors.
They will be asked to add a different IBAN or check with their banks, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
The...
As the date for the implementation of value-added-tax (VAT) draws closer, Al Dhaheri Jones & Clark (ADJC) reported a 73 per cent growth in VAT registrations. The company has anticipates further surge in the number of registrations this month.
“As the deadline for VAT nears,...
The SAR15 billion, Saudi textile industry is on the threshold of several major advantages due to the current reforms in the country and rising population. The Saudi textile imports are increasing at 13-15% annually as per reports and this in another indicator of the robust growth and demand...
SOUQ.com and Xiaomi have announced ‘Mi Fest’ for customers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 24- 27 December. Customers in KSA are in for a treat as the four-day festival will feature exciting and incredible deals on all the latest technology and products on Xiaomi Brand Store on ...
Al Majaz Waterfront is known for its unmissable and unmistakable fireworks display at the turn of the year. The New Year countdown event at one of Sharjah’s most popular family leisure destinations will be bigger and better this year with an amazing 10-minute long fireworks display launched...