More business owners in Dubai are renewing their licences.
That's according to authorities, who say there's been a 47 per cent increase in the total number of licences renewed in the first half of this year.
They say just over 73,400 licences were authorised again between January and June.
Meanwhile, more than 34,000 of those were renewed through Dubai Economy's 'Auto-Renewal’ service.
Non-oil sector drives strong UAE GDP growth
The UAE's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 5.1 per cent in the first nine months of 2025, reaching around AED 1.4 trillion.
India AI summit stumbles as Bill Gates pulls out, chaos mounts
Bill Gates pulled out of India's AI Impact Summit hours before his scheduled keynote address on Thursday, dealing another blow to a flagship event already marred by organisational lapses, a robot row and delegate complaints over traffic disruptions.
UAE President appoints new Federal Tax Authority chief
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a Federal Decree appointing Abdulaziz Mohammed Faraj Al Mulla as Director General of the Federal Tax Authority, with the rank of Ministry Undersecretary.
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince arrives in India for AI Impact Summit
Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived in India to attend the AI Impact Summit, taking place in New Delhi.
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Officially the UAE's favourite DJ, Dany Neville makes sure you have the soundtrack you need every Saturday night.
The legendary Craig David joins The Kris Fade Show for an unforgettable chat!
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