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          New VAT rules that take effect on January 1 are intended to simplify procedures for taxpayers. Getty Images

          These are the tax changes coming up in the UAE in 2026

          EconomyDecember 29, 2025
          Ras Al Khaimah is bringing back its record-breaking firework and drone shows on New Year's Eve. Photo: Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority

          New Year's Eve fireworks in the UAE: Where to watch the biggest displays

          LifestyleDecember 29, 2025
          Residents are urged to seek medical advice if unusual or concerning symptoms develop following a mosquito bite. Alamy

          UAE issues mosquito warning as residents report increase in numbers

          UAEDecember 29, 2025
          A trade licence is required to run any kind of business in the UAE. Getty Images

          ‘Do I need to register a business for home-based work?’

          MoneyDecember 29, 2025
          The question of instituting robust protective measures to ensure children’s safe digital exploration is no longer up for debate. Getty

          The UAE's digital safety law is a welcome step towards protecting minors

          EditorialDecember 29, 2025
          Joby Aviation aims to begin commercial air taxi flights in Dubai in 2026. Photo: Dubai Media Office

          From air taxis to a Moon mission: How UAE ambitions will take flight in 2026

          UAEDecember 29, 2025
          An Abu Dhabi hospital has administered the first dose of Itvisma, in a milestone success for the country's health sector. AFP

          Abu Dhabi hospital first in world to use new spinal muscular atrophy drug

          UAEDecember 28, 2025
          The obligation to pay service charges applies once a person obtains possession of their property, not before. Getty Images

          ‘Can I be charged service fees for an off-plan unit?’

          MoneyDecember 28, 2025
          The 2.9-magnitude earthquake struck south of Oman's Musandum early on Sunday. photo: X

          Earthquake in Oman's Musandam 'felt slightly' in UAE

          UAEDecember 28, 2025
          Soft drinks in the UAE will now be taxed as per the amount of sugar it contains. Getty Images

          UAE's new sugar tax will address 'root cause' of rising health crises

          UAEDecember 28, 2025
          A girl whose family fled El Fasher joins a line for food at a camp for displaced people in Al Dabba, northern Sudan. AFP

          UAE welcomes UN mission to Sudan’s El Fasher and calls for aid access

          MENADecember 27, 2025
          The supplies were sent to Gaza as part of Operation Gallant Knight 3, announced by President Sheikh Mohamed on November 5, 2023, to assist the people of the enclave. Wam

          UAE sends 30 tonnes of medical aid to Gaza to fight malnutrition

          UAEDecember 27, 2025
          E-bike riders have been reprimanded for breaching traffic rules. Photo: Dubai Police

          Dubai Police confiscate e-bikes from 90 reckless riders around Kite Beach

          UAEDecember 27, 2025
          Etihad Rail's passenger trains will soon zoom across the country. Wam

          Etihad Rail: UAE on cusp of new era with launch of passenger trains in 2026

          UAEDecember 27, 2025
          Conservationists in Abu Dhabi often focus on the well-being of green turtles. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Turtles in Gulf under heavy pressure from human activity, study shows

          UAEDecember 27, 2025
          Huge crowds are expected to converge on Dubai's Downtown area to watch the Burj Khalifa fireworks. Pawan Singh / The National

          Dubai announces New Year's Eve celebrations action plan

          UAEDecember 26, 2025
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