Author: Editorial team
ABU DHABI, 15th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced the entry into force of Cabinet Decision No. (129) of 2025 amending certain provisions of Cabinet Decision No. (40) of 2017 on administrative penalties imposed for violations of tax laws in the UAE, following its effective date on Tuesday, 14th April 2026. The FTA said the amendments aim to support taxpayers, reduce their financial burden and help them comply with tax obligations while regularising their positions. The move is also intended to enhance the UAE’s competitiveness and ease of doing business. The authority added that the…
WASHINGTON, 15th April, 2026 (WAM) — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Wednesday that the United States is currently in discussions regarding the possibility of holding a second round of negotiations with Iran in Pakistan. Speaking during a press briefing at the White House today, Leavitt stated that discussions with Iran are productive and ongoing, adding that the administration feels good about the prospects of a deal. She further noted that any upcoming round of talks would very likely be held in Islamabad, the same venue as the previous meetings. Source: Emirates News Agency
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mofa) summoned Omar Abdulmajid Hamid Al Obaidi, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Iraq in the country and handed him a strongly worded protest note over attacks launched from Iraqi territory. In the note, the UAE has conveyed its condemnation in the strongest terms and its absolute rejection of the continued heinous terrorist attacks launched from Iraqi territory, carried out by factions, militias, and armed terrorist groups affiliated with Iran. These attacks were launched despite the announcement…
MADRID, 15th April, 2026 (WAM) — In stage 1 of O Gran Camiño, Julius Johansen rocketed to the first professional victory of his career. The UAE Team Emirates-XRG powerhouse produced an epic ride against the clock to win the individual time trial and move into the race lead. Completing the 15km-long course in 17 minutes and 43 seconds, the 26-year-old was ultimately 15 seconds faster than the second-placed-rider on the day, Rafael Reis (Anicolor/Campicarn). With this victory, Johansen takes the overall lead of the race, ahead of Rafael Reis and Nelson Oliveira. As Johansen was storming to a memorable first…
BRUSSELS, 15th April, 2026 (WAM) — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that the EU-developed age verification application for digital platforms is technically ready and will be rolled out soon, in a move aimed at limiting children’s access to social media. Speaking at a press conference in Brussels alongside Henna Virkkunen, Eurpoean Commision Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, von der Leyen said the EU is moving quickly to enforce its digital rules and will hold platforms fully accountable. She said the new tool would provide parents, teachers and caregivers with stronger means to…
DUBAI, 15th April, 2026 (WAM) — Eng. Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, accompanied by a number of executive, administrative, and engineering leaders, conducted a field visit to the stormwater drainage infrastructure development project in Deira, which has a total cost of AED 500 million. The project serves 13 vital areas spanning 4,700 hectares through the development of 60 kilometres of stormwater drainage networks. The first phase has reached 36% completion and remains on track for completion by the end of 2027, representing a qualitative addition that will enhance the efficiency of the emirate’s stormwater drainage system.…
The UAE has strongly condemned a shooting incident that took place at a school in Turkey on Wednesday, April 15, and resulted in several deaths and injuries. A 14-year-old armed with five guns opened fire at a Turkish school on Wednesday, killing nine people, wounding 13, and sparking scenes of mayhem as students jumped out of windows to escape. The attack in the southern province of Kahramanmaras province was Turkey’s second such incident in as many days, shocking a country where school shootings are a rare occurrence. Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci confirmed nine deaths, with 13 wounded — six in…
ABU DHABI, 15th April, 2026 (WAM) — Tadweer Group has surpassed 200 consecutive days without a Lost Time Injury across its entire operations, covering more than 13 million manhours worked by approximately 8,500 employees, subsidiaries’ staff, and service providers across Abu Dhabi, Al Dhafra, and Al Ain. The result is underpinned by Tadweer Group’s strategic health, safety, and environment programme, TadweerSafe 3.0. The programme advanced hazard identification and real-time incident reporting across all sites through digital automation, supporting timely and consistent intervention. Hussain Al Hammadi, Chief Executive Officer of Tadweer Environmental Services and Solutions and Executive Director of Crisis Management…
ABU DHABI, 15th April, 2026 (WAM) — Sanad, the global aerospace engineering and asset management leader wholly owned by Abu Dhabi’s sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company PJSC (Mubadala), reported record financial and operational results for 2025, delivering AED7 billion (US$1.9 billion) in revenue, a 41% increase from 2024. The results mark Sanad’s second consecutive year of record performance and reflects the continued execution of its long-term strategy to build an integrated global aerospace platform from Abu Dhabi, combining aircraft engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and asset management capabilities enabled by next-generation aerospace infrastructure, serving the global aviation market. The…
ABU DHABI, 15th April, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Dr. Jafar Hassan, Prime Minister of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, today witnessed the signing of an agreement between the UAE and Jordan to develop a railway network in Jordan and establish the UAE–Jordan Railway Company. The agreement covers the construction and operation of a 360-kilometre railway linking the main mining areas of Al-Shidiya and Ghor Al-Safi to the Port of Aqaba. The project aims to transport 16 million tonnes annually of phosphate…