A viral video circulating on X alleged a massive abuse of the H-1B visa programme, after a Texas home was shown as the registered address for multiple companies linked to foreign workers earning six-figure salaries.The narrator in the clip claimed there were multiple people in one single household generating huge incomes: “See how cute this […]
Under new 2026 Law, UAE makes businesses ‘Emirati’ / Image: file The UAE has introduced an important update to its Commercial Companies Law that officially grants “citizenship” status to companies established in the country. This doesn’t mean that owners or investors become Emirati citizens, rather, the company itself gains recognition as a UAE company under […]
Businesses in the UAE must comply with e-invoicing or face Dh5,000 penalties/Representative Image The UAE is setting a clear deadline for businesses to adopt electronic invoicing, with substantial penalties for delays or non-compliance. From July 2026, every invoice, credit note, and system notification will carry financial consequences, underscoring the government’s drive for accuracy, transparency, and […]
Princess Kate Middleton delivered her first public speech in two years at the Future Workforce Summit in London. The appearance marked her return to regular duties after announcing her cancer diagnosis in March 2024 and her remission earlier this year.In her remarks, the Princess of Wales concentrated on early childhood, a long-standing area of her […]
RTA’s offers public and private businesses to open retail shops at Dubai Metro stations. Image: AI Representative Image. Local and international businesses now have the opportunity to operate inside Dubai’s bustling metro and tram stations, as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) opens retail and commercial leasing opportunities across the network.The initiative aims to boost […]
Udaipur Kiran: HDFC Bank, one of India’s leading private sector banks, has unveiled My Business QR — the country’s first instant digital storefront QR for small businesses. The announcement was made at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025. Developed in partnership with Vyaparify, this innovation extends the Bank’s popular SmartHub Vyapar app, already used by […]
Super Typhoon Ragasa slammed into the southern part of China, prompting complete shutdown of schools and businesses in at least 10 cities along with flight cancellations on Tuesday. This came a day after it prompted the evacuation of thousands from northern Philippine villages and led to the closure of schools and offices in the Philippines […]
UAE Free Zones offer tax breaks, full foreign ownership, and sector-specific benefits, playing a key role in the country’s economic growth/ Image: UAE Ministry of Finance The UAE has introduced two new ministerial decisions aimed at clarifying how corporate tax rules apply to Free Zone businesses, providing much-needed precision on qualifying activities and acceptable pricing […]
File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) President Donald Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates this week is drawing renewed attention to the enduring business relationships between the Trump family and the Middle East.While the stated goal of the trip is to reinforce strategic partnerships and economic cooperation, […]
KATHMANDU: Beneath the cluttered skyline of tangled wires, scaffolds, prayer flags, and pro-monarchy banners fluttering over recent protests, entrepreneurs and business owners in Kathmandu have grown accustomed to fast-changing ministries just as they have to the valley’s notoriously erratic weather. Across boardrooms, shop floors and startup hubs, one sentiment rises above the rest: political stability, […]
