Expo 2020 Dubai has welcomed 411,768 ticketed visits in its first 10 days since the start of the first World Expo being held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region.Visitors belonged to 175 nationalities, with one in three visitors cam…

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has called on official participants in Expo 2020 Dubai to avail the Value Added Tax (VAT) refund scheme for taxes paid on goods and services connected with Expo 2020 Dubai.The scheme is implemented by the FTA in accordan…

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a Federal Decree appointing Salem Butti Salem Al Qubaisi, the Director-General of the UAE Space Agency.The decision comes as part of the efforts taken by the UAE government to promote…

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts a gradual decrease in temperatures to be expected by this weekend.Following is a detailed weather forecast issued by the NCM tonight for the rest of the week: Monday.-Humid by morning with chance of fo…

The price of OPEC basket of thirteen crudes stood at $81.56 a barrel on Friday, 8th October, compared with $78.60 the previous day, according to OPEC Secretariat calculations.The OPEC Reference Basket of Crudes is made up of the following: Saharan Blen…

The Board of Management of the UAE’s Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) was briefed about latest updates on the four units of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP).The brief includes highlights on FANR’s regulatory oversight and inspectio…

The Human Resources Department of Ras Al Khaimah has announced that Thursday, 21st October, will be a public holiday to mark the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH).The announcement came in line with the circular issued by the Federal Authority for…

The third edition of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) is set to be held from 13th to 16th October at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre, with the participation of 353 exhibitors and brands from 28 countries.Held under the patronage …