Virtuzone, a Dubai-based company, has announced its investment of Dh50 million ($13.6 million) in a three-month programme aimed at providing free corporate tax registration and accounting services to small and medium sized businesses. The initiative is designed to assist these businesses in becoming compliant with the new tax regulations that came into effect in the UAE this year.
Year: 2023
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UAE, Saudi Arabia lead MENA VC fundraising
MENA venture capital funding in the third quarter saw $250 million raised across 78 deals, a 32% increase compared to Q2 of 2023, according to the Q3 2023 MENA Venture Investment Premium Report by startup data platform MAGNiTT.
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Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah leads UAE delegation to third Belt & Road Forum for International Cooperation in China
Neta Auto, Hozon Auto’s electric vehicle (EV) brand is to open an R&D centre and assembly plant in Abu Dhabi’s new Smart and Autonomous Vehicle Industry (SAVI) cluster.
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WEF Global Future Councils meeting kicks off tomorrow in Dubai featuring 600 global experts, futurists
The Global Future Councils 2023 meetings will kick off on Monday, 16th October, as part of the strategic partnership between the UAE government and the World Economic Forum (WEF).
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Abu Dhabi’s SAVI cluster anchors its first maritime technology company
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) announced that Marakeb Technologies will become the first anchor company to develop maritime applications in the Emirate’s new smart and autonomous vehicle industry (SAVI) cluster. Centred in Masdar City, the cluster provides state-of-the art facilities and value-added services within an enabling regulatory environment to support innovation and the commercialisation of advanced technologies for air, land, and sea mobility applications.
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PCFC to unveil 7 innovative projects at GITEX Global 2023
The Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) is launching seven innovative projects at GITEX Global 2023 under the banner of “Leadership in Sustainability and Artificial Intelligence”. These projects are designed to bolster the organisation's ongoing journey of excellence and its pioneering role in digital transformation. They also aim to develop proactive services that foster sustainable economic growth in Dubai.
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AYC’s 2nd Young Arab Diplomatic Leaders Programme to be launched tomorrow
The Arab Youth Centre (AYC) has announced the launch of the second edition of the ‘Young Arab Diplomatic Leaders Programme’ under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs. The programme's activities will commence on 16th October, 2023, in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, the Abu Dhabi School of Government, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), and Harvard University in the United States
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The first edition of the "Emirates Perfumes and Oud" exhibition, held at Expo Centre Sharjah and supported by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), wrapped up on Saturday evening, marking a resounding success with record-breaking visitor numbers and participations.
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iAccel GBI and Accreda collaborate to revolutionize the transition from education to employment in the UAE
iAccel Gulf Business Incubator (iAccel GBI), a prominent incubator based in Dubai, has integrated Accreda, a personalized career-building platform designed for the modern professional, into its Edtech 2.0 vision. This collaboration seeks to promote skill enhancement and empower aspiring professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to excel in today's competitive job market.
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TRENDS signs cooperation agreement with HUFS Institute of Middle East Studies
TRENDS Research and Advisory has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with the Institute of Middle East Studies at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) to leverage the expertise and data of both sides to advance research, training and development efforts.