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UAE E-Commerce Booms To $17bn By 2025 On Quick-Commerce & Metaverse - Smart Zones® UAE Business Mantra
March 13, 2024

UAE E-commerce Market Projected to Reach $17 Billion by 2025, Fueled by Growth in Quick Commerce and Metaverse Integration

The UAE’s e-commerce sector is experiencing phenomenal growth, with projections indicating a market value of $17 billion by 2025. This…

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Importance of New UAE Corporate Tax Registration Deadlines for Businesses - Smart Zones® UAE Blogs
March 11, 2024

Importance of New UAE Corporate Tax Registration Deadlines for Businesses

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has established new registration deadlines for businesses subject to UAE corporate tax in 2024. These…

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Dubai Introduces Corporate Income Tax for Foreign Banks - Smart Zones® UAE Blogs
March 8, 2024

Dubai Introduces Corporate Income Tax for Foreign Banks

The Emirate of Dubai has implemented a new legal framework for the taxation of foreign banks operating within its jurisdiction.…

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Dubai Mall Tops Global Destination List With 105m Visitors In 2023 - Smart Zones® UAE Business Mantra
March 7, 2024

Dubai Mall Tops Global Destination List With 105m Visitors In 2025 And 2026

Dubai Mall Solidifies Position as Global Tourism Leader with Record-Breaking 105 Million Visitors in 2023 Dubai, UAE (March 5, 2024):…

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Work Bundle Launched In Dubai For 275k+ Companies, Expands To All Emirates Soon Business Mantra
March 6, 2024

Work Bundle Launched In Dubai For 275k+ Companies, Expands To All Emirates Soon

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a unified Work Bundle platform, offering a streamlined solution for companies across the…

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Dubai's DIEZ Records Strong Growth Profits In 2023, Boosting Economy - Smart Zones® UAE Business Mantra
March 4, 2024

DIEZ Records Exceptional Growth, Profits In 2023, Bolstering Dubai’s Economy

The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) announced significant growth and record profits in 2023, highlighting its commitment to fostering…

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UAE To Host First Gulf-Only Esports Competition In Push To Become Global Gaming Hub - Smart Zones® UAE Business Mantra
March 2, 2024

UAE To Host First Gulf-Only Esports Competition In Push To Become Global Gaming Hub

Continuing its commitment to fostering the UAE’s burgeoning gaming industry, True Gamers, a leading international network of esports clubs, has…

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UAE Tops "Strong & Stable Economy" And Ranks 10th In Global Soft Power - Smart Zones® UAE Blogs
March 1, 2024

UAE Tops “Strong & Stable Economy” And Ranks 10th In Global Soft Power

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ascended to the 10th position in the prestigious 2024 Brand Finance Soft Power Index,…

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UAE Implements AED 10,000 Penalty for Late Corporate Tax Registration - Smart Zones® UAE Blogs
February 28, 2024

UAE Implements AED 10,000 Penalty for Late Corporate Tax Registration

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has implemented an administrative penalty of AED 10,000 (approximately USD 2,700) for businesses that fail…

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Dubai prepares to host the highly anticipated 2024 Esports & Games Festival - Smart Zones® UAE Business Mantra
February 23, 2024

Dubai Prepares To Host The Highly Anticipated 2024 Esports & Games Festival

Under the esteemed patronage of Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Dubai Esports & Games Festival (DEF)…

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