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Anastasia Popova, head of the business tourism development department at the Moscow City Tourism Committee/Image: Supplied As Moscow prepares to host the Meet Global MICE Congress (MGMC) 2025 on December 17–18, the city is accelerating its push to position itself as one of the world’s most distinctive destinations for business events. With a growing focus on partnerships across the Gulf, BRICS and Global South markets, Moscow is leveraging culture, technology and large-scale infrastructure to redefine its role in the global MICE ecosystem. Speaking to Gulf Business, Anastasia Popova, head of the business tourism development department at the Moscow City Tourism…
Image credit: Getty Images Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has approved the introduction of an additional front plate for motorcycles and e-bikes used in corporate delivery services, marking a significant regulatory step for one of the emirate’s fastest-growing transport sectors. Previously, delivery motorcycles carried only a rear plate. The requirement will take effect at the end of December and will be implemented gradually upon licence renewal. According to a WAM report, the move forms part of the broader regulatory framework adopted by RTA to govern the delivery sector in line with global best practices and an approved roadmap covering…
Image: Supplied The UAE’s corporate tax landscape has undergone huge changes in recent years. While for decades the country was a go-to location for businesses seeking a tax-free jurisdiction, 2022 marked the beginning of a new era with the announcement of the country’s first-ever federal corporate tax regime. Looking ahead, the UAE is preparing for further corporate tax reforms. The Ministry of Finance is set to introduce an R&D tax incentive and a refundable tax credit in January 2026, aimed at boosting investment and growth in key industries. Now is the right time for companies to review their tax returns…
Image: Getty Images/Illustrative purpose Turkey shot down an uncontrolled drone approaching its airspace over the Black Sea, the defence ministry said. The incident follows Turkey’s warning last week of Black Sea escalation after Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports that damaged three Turkish-owned cargo vessels. In a statement, the ministry said Turkish and NATO F-16 jets were put on alert to ensure the security of Turkish airspace after the detection of the drone. It was determined that the drone was out of control and it was shot down in a safe area, the ministry added in Monday’s statement, but did not elaborate on…
Image: Supplied The UAE has been named the leading country in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for cryptocurrency adoption and ranks fifth globally, according to the World Crypto Rankings 2025 report released by Bybit and DL Research. The report highlights the UAE’s emergence as a regional hub for asset tokenisation and settlement systems, positioning it as a bridge between Asia, Europe, and Africa for digital finance. Dubai, in particular, has developed into a policy-first global tokenisation centre, offering clear anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines, legal frameworks for digital asset providers, and an attractive environment for talent and enterprises. Globally,…
Image credit: WhatsApp/Blog WhatsApp is ringing in the holidays with a fresh bundle of features designed to make connecting with family, friends, and colleagues easier and more engaging. The latest update introduces innovations across calls, chats, and status updates, including missed call messages, improved Meta AI image generation, animated media, and interactive stickers. These updates aim to streamline communication, foster creativity, and enhance user engagement as people juggle busy schedules during the festive season. Read more-WhatsApp levels up ‘About’: The feature that lets you say it all in a blink Calls made simpler and smarter Missed call messages: The holidays…
Image: Getty Images The UAE has issued a new Federal Decree-Law amending key provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses, introducing greater clarity on how corporate tax liabilities are calculated and settled when tax credits, incentives and reliefs apply. The amendments outline a clear, sequential mechanism for offsetting corporate tax due. Under the updated framework, tax liabilities must first be settled using any available withholding tax credit balance. If tax remains payable after this step, foreign tax credits are applied next. Any remaining liability may then be offset using other incentives or…
Even three years after the generative AI boom started, most AI startups are still making money by selling to businesses, not individual consumers. Although consumers quickly adopted general-purpose LLMs like ChatGPT, most specialized consumer GenAI applications have yet to resonate. “A lot of early AI applications around video, audio, and photo were super cool,” said Chi-Hua Chien, co-founder and managing partner at Goodwater Capital, on stage at a TechCrunch’s StrictlyVC event in early December. “But then Sora and Nano Banana came out, and the Chinese open-sourced their video models. And so, a lot of those opportunities disappeared.” Chien compares some…
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