Tunis: Nadia Yaich, Secretary-General of the Tunisia Africa Business Council, stated that the UAE serves as a model of integrated developmental cooperation in Africa, highlighting its significant investments in strategic sectors such as infrastructure and energy alongside its support for key areas like education, healthcare, capacity building, and entrepreneurship, particularly among youth and women. According to Emirates News Agency, in her statements at the “Africa Trade and Investment Forum” held in Tunis, Yaich emphasized the UAE’s central role in supporting comprehensive development across numerous African countries. She underlined the significance of enhancing partnerships with local stakeholders across the continent and

Dubai: Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA), under the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, held a specialised workshop with representatives from marinas across the Emirate. The session aimed to discuss service delivery mechanisms at local marinas and work toward a unified operational framework to support the sustainable growth of Dubai’s marine tourism sector. According to Emirates News Agency, this initiative reflects DMA’s commitment to empowering the business community and simplifying regulatory procedures in alignment with the aspirations of investors and entrepreneurs. By doing so, the Authority seeks to position Dubai as a leading hub for luxury maritime tourism, offering exceptional experiences

Abu Dhabi: The Federal Tax Authority has announced the implementation of a UAE Cabinet Decision to exempt certain corporate taxpayers from administrative penalties incurred due to late registration applications, provided they meet specific conditions. According to Emirates News Agency, the decision allows taxable persons or exempted categories to qualify for the penalty waiver if they submit their Tax Return or Annual Declaration within a period not exceeding seven months from the end of their first Tax Period or Financial Year, rather than the previously allowed nine months. This condition applies solely to the first tax period, regardless of whether the

Abu Dhabi: The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Finance, has hosted the first-ever BRICS event in the country, the BRICS Finance Track Working Group Taskforce on Public-Private Partnership and Infrastructure (TFPPPI). The meeting, held from 5th to 6th May in Abu Dhabi, brought together senior government officials, international experts, representatives of global financial institutions, and private sector leaders. According to Emirates News Agency, as part of the meeting, the Ministry of Finance organised a high-level seminar titled “A New Era of Growth: Reimagining Infrastructure Financing in BRICS Countries”, exploring ways to develop innovative mechanisms for financing infrastructure projects and