Sharjah Police: ‘Don’t give money to beggars’
Fighting the world’s biggest killer
Twist and shout
Smoking with child in car banned
“Your customers aren’t fools”
Behind the curtain of Simone Heng
Chatting with the man behind Dubai City Pass
A business discussion with the author of ‘Connect The Dots’
VAT . . . a Good Thing?
The tax-free environment in the GCC is set to change, VAT will help GCC economies experience diversified growth, says Mas Meghji
May 17, 2012 3:18
Lebanon raises VAT to 12 pct in 2012 draft budget
Lebanon plans to increase value added tax in 2012 to 12 percent from 10 percent, said the country's finance minister, to raise additional revenues and avoid further borrowing on international markets.
October 5, 2011 10:35
Gulf plans to launch VAT remain at technical stage
Timing of VAT not decided, countries to be given grace period; VAT rate of 5 pct considered; Tax expected to generate revenue of 2-3 pct of GDP
September 8, 2011 4:33
A taxing delay for GCC firms
The introduction of a value-added tax could be a financial blow to companies that are slow to update their contracts.
May 7, 2010 9:39
Mile-high tower fit for a prince
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal says progress is being made with world’s tallest building, amid legal battles.
June 18, 2013 8:19
Qatar Airways expands fleet
Doha-based airline orders seven additional Boeing 777s.
June 17, 2013 5:56
Fast route to prosperity, say Middle East's wealthy
High net worth individuals in the Middle East have a more positive outlook
June 17, 2013 3:53
Fighting the world's biggest killer
Majid Al Futtaim campaign tests thousands of women
June 12, 2013 8:41