Rising Parking Costs in Dubai? Why Residential Parking is Becoming the Smarter Choice

Due to the implementation of Dubai’s premium parking fees, many drivers are now desperate for alternative methods. One particular notable trend in the city is the transformation of residential parking into a more affordable and advantageous form of parking, particularly in regions with high population density such as Deira, Al Barsha, and Karama. The Changes … Read more

UAE’s New Tax Nexus Rules: What Foreign Investors Need to Know About Corporate Tax Obligations

The UAE Ministry of Finance recently published a decision that is likely to change the taxation of foreign (non-resident) investors and companies in the UAE. This is a new step in addressing non-residents’ tax link (nexus) obligations, particularly concerning qualifying investment funds (QIFs) and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) which triggers taxable nexus concerning corporate … Read more

Lights, Camera, Road Safety! Dubai RTA Launches Film Festival to Tackle Traffic Accidents

The Road Safety Film Festival is a new initiative by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) aimed at tackling the ongoing issue of road accidents by inviting aspiring filmmakers to create attention-grabbing films that encourage safe driving. This initiative targets university and postgraduate students by encouraging them to actively participate with the chance to win … Read more

Diplomacy Amid Disaster: Myanmar’s Junta Leader Makes Rare Summit Appearance After Earthquake Devastation

In a surprising turn of events, Myanmar’s military ruler, General Min Aung Hlaing, has attended a regional summit in Bangkok after a week of silence that followed a devastating earthquake in his country. The quake left over 3,100 people dead while injuring and displacing thousands. The earthquake, along with the humanitarian crisis it unleashed, invited … Read more