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UAE: FTA launches Labaih initiative to help ease tax procedures for senior citizens

The tailored processes and benefits under the initiative will be delivered through the FTA's Call Centre and Taxpayer Support Centres

UAE President announces new authority fully led by citizens

Under this model, skilled members of the UAE community will, for the first time, assume full responsibility for managing an authority

UAE issues law to protect children from digital risks, ensure safe use of technology

This comes within the framework of the UAE's declaration of 2026 as the Year of the Family

Dh50,000 fine, 5 years jail: New UAE law tightens penalties for drug-related offences

The law mandates deportation of foreign nationals convicted of narcotics offences, with limited exceptions

UAE updates Civil Procedures Code: New rules on inheritance disputes, expert reports

The law also permits the establishment of specialised courts to hear specific civil or commercial cases, upon the request or agreement of the parties to the case

UAE Government Annual Meetings kick off: 500 key officials to convene in Abu Dhabi

Minister of Cabinet Affairs states that this year’s agenda reflects the nation’s key priorities, such as family, identity, healthcare, the economy, investment and AI

‘Hidden’ vape promotions illegal, UAE Media Council clarifies

In an exclusive interview, the UAE Media Council said that advertisements must not include promotion of alcoholic beverages, narcotic substances, tobacco, or smoking, whether directly or indirectly

Up to Dh30,000 fine: UAE announces penalties for offences by public benefit institutions

These violations include failure to notify authorities of operational changes, unauthorised participation in events, and mismanagement of funds

UAE: List of fines revealed under new media law

Many of the offences come with tiered fines depending on the severity or repetition of the violation

Your face as your Emirates ID? UAE to launch digital ID system using facial recognition

Authorities are currently working to expand the use of e-Emirates IDs in sectors such as banking, healthcare, hospitality, and telecommunications.

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UAE: FTA launches Labaih initiative to help ease tax procedures for senior citizens

UAE President announces new authority fully led by citizens

UAE issues law to protect children from digital risks, ensure safe use of technology

Dh50,000 fine, 5 years jail: New UAE law tightens penalties for drug-related offences

UAE updates Civil Procedures Code: New rules on inheritance disputes, expert reports

UAE Government Annual Meetings kick off: 500 key officials to convene in Abu Dhabi

‘Hidden’ vape promotions illegal, UAE Media Council clarifies

Up to Dh30,000 fine: UAE announces penalties for offences by public benefit institutions

UAE: List of fines revealed under new media law

Your face as your Emirates ID? UAE to launch digital ID system using facial recognition

Watch: Trump says Arab, Israeli officials did not convince him against striking Iran

BBC to make tailored shows for YouTube in content deal, FT reports

UAE: Friday sermon marks anniversary of January 17 Houthi attack

'UAE is guiding star': Awqaf forum highlights how nation became beacon of safety

UAE: This new AI system can predict heart disease risks up to 12 years in advance

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