The UK abolished the non-dom tax status in April, prompting a record number of billionaires, including Fredriksen, to leave/ image: Source: Jeff Gilbert/Alamy Stock Photo via Llyod’s List TL;DR UK billionaire John Fredriksen is leaving Britain due to the Labour government’s abolition of non-dom tax status. He’s putting his £250 million (₹2,911.5 crore) Chelsea estate, […]
Dubai’s viral food trends, from Karak Chai Toast to Kunafa Chocolate Bars, are redefining dessert/ Image Composite: FIX/Representative TL;DR Dubai isn’t copying food trends, it’s creating them From Kunafa Chocolate Bars to Karak Chai Toast, the city’s snacks are going viral worldwide. Here’s a real-world guide to five Dubai food trends and where to find […]
Dubai’s One Freezone Passport offers 100% foreign ownership, tax exemptions, and fast business setup across all free zones/ Image: Pexels TL;DR Dubai launched the One Freezone Passport allowing companies to operate across all free zones with a single licence. Louis Vuitton is the first company to expand using this initiative, operating in both JAFZA and […]
Dubai logged over 1.3 million real estate procedures in just six months, signaling unmatched transaction volume and investor confidence/ Image: Pexels Dubai real estate hit $117B in deals in H1 2025 — a 25% YoY rise. 125,000+ transactions and 1.3M procedures signal strong market liquidity. 59,000+ new investors, 45% of them UAE residents, entered the […]
The new law creates a specialised branch within Dubai Courts to handle Emirati housing disputes through mediation and expert adjudication/ Representative image TL;DR: Dubai has introduced the Housing Dispute Settlement Law to speed up resolution of homebuilding conflicts. The law sets clear timelines for mediation and adjudication to avoid construction delays. A specialised committee will […]
Car leasing remains a flexible and hassle-free option for expats navigating Dubai’s roads, with tailored plans and updated requirements in 2025/Representative Image TL;DR: Leasing a car in Dubai remains a cost-efficient option in 2025, particularly for expats and residents who seek flexibility, lower monthly costs, and minimal financial commitment compared to buying. Lease durations typically […]
Dubai Metro hours extended for Global Encounters Festival at DWTC, expect late-night trains/ Image: File TL;DR Dubai Metro will run until 1am on Sunday, July 20 (instead of midnight). The extended service supports the Global Encounters Festival crowd at Dubai World Trade Centre. RTA urges metro use to avoid traffic and parking issues in central […]
Dubai Chambers’ new London hub provides streamlined legal, real estate, and business services to facilitate UK investors’ entry into Dubai/ Image: WAM TL;DR Dubai Chambers launched its first international hub in London. The hub offers government and private sector services for UK investors. It simplifies business setup, legal, real estate, and residency processes. Dubai’s Global […]
Sheikh Hamdan was appointed UAE Defence Minister on July 14, 2024, and took the oath of office four days later/ Image: Instagram Sheikh Mohammed marked Sheikh Hamdan’s first year as Defence Minister with a heartfelt Nabati poem. The tribute reflects deep mentorship and trust built over two decades. Sheikh Hamdan’s tenure is defined by defence […]
शहर की प्रतापनगर थाना पुलिस ने गुरुवार को एक बड़े ऑनलाइन सट्टेबाजी रैकेट का भंडाफोड़ किया है, जिसकी कुल राशि करीब 5 करोड़ रुपये आंकी गई है। यह सट्टा नेटवर्क दुबई से संचालित हो रहा था और उदयपुर में हाई-प्रोफाइल तरीके से चलाया जा रहा था। पुलिस अधीक्षक योगेश गोयल के निर्देश पर थाना अधिकारी […]
