Abu dhabi: More than 33.9 thousand beneficiaries have taken advantage of the Corporate Tax Late Registration Penalty Waiver Initiative, as announced by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). The FTA has reiterated its call for Corporate Tax registrants who have yet to submit their registration applications, emphasizing the importance of filing their first Tax Returns through the ‘EmaraTax’ digital platform to benefit from the initiative. According to Emirates News Agency, the FTA has stated that the deadline to benefit from this initiative is Thursday, 31st July, for the majority of Corporate Tax payers whose first Tax Period aligns with the calendar

Abu dhabi: The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an celebrated the success of Ahl Al Ataa’, a first-of-its-kind TV series that documents the impact of community contributions across Abu Dhabi, produced in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Media Network. The inspiring project embodied the values of giving and community cohesion in Abu Dhabi, highlighting the role of the media in empowering the community and promoting awareness and public engagement. According to Emirates News Agency, coinciding with the ‘Year of Community’, Ahl Al Ataa’ comes as part of the ‘From the Community to the Community’ initiative, launched by the Authority to foster

Osaka: Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office (NMO) and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the UAE Media Council, conducted a series of meetings with media and academic leaders in Osaka, Japan, with Dr. Jamal Mohammed Obaid Al Kaabi, Director-General of the National Media Office, in attendance. According to Emirates News Agency, the visit marks the beginning of Al Hamed’s Asia tour in preparation for the BRIDGE Summit, which is set to take place in Abu Dhabi this December. The tour underscores Al Hamed’s commitment to fostering international cooperation and expanding strategic

London: Excel London – part of ADNEC Group, a Modon company – has successfully hosted the inaugural event in its new state-of-the-art expansion, making it the largest fully integrated conference and exhibition center in Europe. The weekend’s season finale of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship marked the opening of the new 25,000sqm purpose-built space, constructed by McLaren Construction, expanding the venue’s existing world-class facilities by a further 25 percent, totaling 125,000sqm (1.3m sqft). According to Emirates News Agency, the expansion was developed due to growing demand from the UK, Europe, and North America. It forms part of a

Abu dhabi: Aldar, a real estate developer, manager, and investor in Abu Dhabi, announced that its net profit before tax has increased 35 percent year-on-year (YoY) to AED4.7 billion, while net profit after tax rose 24 percent YoY to AED4.1 billion. According to Emirates News Agency, the company in its financial results for H1 2025 revealed that earnings per share grew 27 percent YoY to AED0.45 in H1, driven by cross-platform earnings growth. The strong group development sales of AED18.3 billion in H1, up 31 percent YoY, were attributed to high demand for existing inventory and five new UAE launches:

Ras al khaimah: H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today received Emilio Pin Godos, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the UAE, at his palace in Saqr bin Mohammed city. The meeting marked the commencement of Ambassador Pin Godos’s tenure in the UAE. According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Saud extended a warm welcome to the Spanish ambassador and conveyed his best wishes for the ambassador’s success in fostering bilateral cooperation between the two nations across various fields. The meeting underscored the commitment to strengthening

Panama city: The World Free Zones Organisation (World FZO) has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Panama to host the 12th annual World FZO’s World Congress in Panama City in July 2026. According to Emirates News Agency, the MoU was signed by Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, Chairman of the World FZO, and Julio Molt³, Minister of Commerce and Industries of Panama, in the presence of ministers from the Government of Panama and senior officials from both sides. The announcement was made during Dr. Al Zarooni’s official visit to Panama City, where he met

Sharjah: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, the Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council, led a significant meeting of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) at the Ruler’s Office. The meeting focused on the comprehensive monitoring of the performance of government departments and agencies. According to Emirates News Agency, the SEC has approved new executive regulations following Decree-Law No. (2) of 2025, aimed at revamping human resource management in Sharjah. These regulations are designed to provide clear guidelines for managing and developing the workforce, ensuring that roles and responsibilities in government positions