Global Outlook

 Since students have returned to school following spring break, more kids in the UAE are being seen by more doctors with flu-related symptoms like runny nose, fever, or sore throat. Despite an uptick in influenza infections over the past several days, medical professionals noted that these cases are moderate and not significantly elevated enough to be concerning. They added that the best course of action is to vaccinate kids against the flu in order to keep them safe. What we observe is that youngsters who haven't received a flu shot are typically the ones who get sick. I advise parents to make sure their kids have received all necessary vaccinations and to administer an annual flu shot, according to Dr. Amrit Lal Soni, a pediatrician at Ahalia Hospital in Abu Dhabi . Dr. Jamuna Raghuraman, a pediatrician at Medeor Hospital in Dubai, stated that the unexpected interaction and gathering of pupils when school reopened was likely the source of fever cases. “However, we need to wait a

 Down A provision that could completely alter America's energy system can be found on Page 118 of the ambitious climate law that Congress passed last summer: a tax credit for "clean hydrogen," a potent fuel produced with little to no carbon emissions. It's a provision that could displace many of the unclean fossil fuels in the economy's hardest-to-cleanse sectors, such as heavy industry and aviation. But it also can make things worse, depending on how it is carried out. President Biden 's legacy on climate change hangs in the balance, along with the chance of making a mistake on the issue. The clause relates to how water molecules are split apart by electricity in a process known as electrolysis to produce hydrogen. The industry uses a spectrum of categories to describe hydrogen produced using natural gas, from grey to green, for hydrogen produced with clean electricity, to describe how clean the process is. Almost all of the hydrogen produced in this nation a

 Delma Exchange, based in the UAE , and Western Union have partnered to create concept stores that will provide a range of customer-focused services. The first concept store in the UAE will open on Thursday, according to the announcement. All five of the UAE's Delma Exchange sites will be rebranded in the coming weeks, the company announced, to reflect the partnership with Western Union. According to Delma Exchange CEO Zahir Moghal, the partnership would allow for further improvement of the company's client experience by providing a wide range of Western Union services. “Western Union shares our commitment to putting the needs of the consumer first, and we are eager to collaborate with them to offer our clients technology-driven solutions that will improve the overall experience,” according to Moghal. He said that the two businesses’ cooperation would revolutionize how clients use services for international money transfers and set new standards in the financial services industr

 President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan began his official tour to Egypt by landing in Cairo. Sheikh Mohamed and his accompanying party were welcomed by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi as well as a number of ministries and senior officials upon their arrival at Cairo International Airport. On the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, the two leaders exchanged greetings. The members of the delegation that accompanied Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed were Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Sultan Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs at the Ministry of Presidential Court, and Ali Bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council. 

  A man in Dubai bought the ‘P 7’ registration plate for his car for 55 million dirhams, which equates to $15 million. The wealthy man bought the world’s most expensive number plate from the ‘Most Noble Numbers’ auction on Saturday. Emirates Auction LLC, the first and the largest online auction in UAE (United Arab Emirates) and the Middle East for cars, sold plate number P 7 to the man.  The auction took place at the Four Seasons Resort Dubai located in the Jumeirah region of Dubai. Many people participated in the auction. It featured numbers like AA19, AA80, O71, AA22, W78, Z37, X36, H31, N41, and J57. The number plates AA19 and O71 were sold for AED 4.9 million and AED 15 million, respectively. The Q22222 number plate was sold for AED 975,000. Before the launch of the auction, the host of the event said, "Sixteen years ago, a world record was set in Abu Dhabi when a number plate was sold for Dh52.5 million. Will we set a new world record?" The event took place to support t

The Educational Cost Index (ECI) results have been made public by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), along with the framework for the academic year 2023–2024's optional tuition price hike that has been approved. The declaration comes after a three-year suspension of tuition costs to aid parents in the pandemic and post-pandemic period of recovery. Together with the Statistics Centre Abu Dhabi (SCAD), the rise is computed using the emirate's Educational Cost Index (ECI) and the results of each school's Irtiqaa inspection. Schools that received an "Outstanding" grade for the academic year 2021–2022 are eligible for a 3.94% fee increase, while schools that received a "Very Good" rating are only eligible for a 3.38% increase. Schools with an ECI score of "Good" may implement a tuition price increase of up to 2.81 percent, whereas schools with an ECI score of "Acceptable," "Weak," or "Very Weak&quo

For the purposes of Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses, the Ministry of Finance has released Ministerial Decision No. 43 of 2023 on the exception from tax registration. (Corporate Tax Law). The decision is made in accordance with Article 51 of the Corporate Tax Law , which, barring specific situations, requires taxable persons to register for corporate tax with the Federal Tax Authority. Those who would not be required to register for Corporate Tax are specified in the Ministerial Decision on the Exception from Tax Registration. Governmental organizations, companies under the jurisdiction of the government, firms engaged in extractive industries, as well as non-extractive natural resource businesses, are free from the requirement to register for corporate tax reasons. If a non-resident individual merely receives revenue from the UAE and does not have a Permanent Establishment there, they are also exempt from corporate tax registration requi

 Calling all Backstreet Boys fans in the UAE who were crushed to learn they didn't receive tickets to the band's event in Abu Dhabi: Yas Island is now providing brand-new, unique packages that can get you a pass for the performance. The boy band from the 1990s will play their greatest hits as part of their DNA World Tour 2023 on May 7 at Abu Dhabi 's Etihad Arena. When they first went on sale in February, all of the passes were sold out within six hours. Fans were prepared to purchase airline tickets to surrounding nations to catch the lads during the upcoming legs of their globe tour, but surprise, surprise, tickets are now again available. They do it this time, though, as a perk of a Yas Island getaway. In a recent press release, Yas Island stated: "For a limited time only, we're returning with unique Backstreet Boys holiday packages, which includes a stay at one of Yas Island's world-class hotels and tickets to the pinnacle pop event of the year on May 7 at

Dubai shoppers have temporarily reduced their purchases of gold and jewelry after the price of the precious metal reached a one-year high and crossed $2,000 an ounce this week. The majority of UAE citizens are holding onto their gold assets and not selling, according to gold jewelry shops in Dubai, since they anticipate further price increases. Additionally, businesses are banking on the Akshaya Tritiya and Eid Al Fitr celebrations to boost sales. On Wednesday, the price of a single ounce of precious metal exceeded $2,020. Gold was priced at $2,007.79 per ounce on Friday morning, down 0.63 percent. The 24K price in the UAE closed on Thursday at Dh242.75 per gram, while the 22K, 21K, and 18K prices were trading at Dh224.75, Dh217.5, and Dh186.5 per gram, respectively. Malabar Gold & Diamonds' Shamlal Ahamed said that although the market has seen an increase in the price of gold over the past few weeks, there hasn't been a corresponding rise in the number of people looking

 The Islamic Republic of Iran has appointed its first ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) since 2016, as relations between Gulf states and Iran have improved.  Reza Ameri, who served as the director general of the Iranian expatriates' office in the Foreign Ministry, has been appointed an ambassador to the UAE.  In August 2022, the UAE improved its relations with Iran. The UAE also announced the return of its ambassador to Tehran.  The relationship between the UAE and Iran was affected after the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia severed ties with Iran in 2016. The animosity between Iran and Saudi Arabia affected the stability of other Gulf states. In 2016, the relationship between Iran and Saudi Arabia was affected after Iranian protesters stormed the Saudi Arabia embassy in Tehran, the capital of Iran, following Riyadh’s execution of a prominent Shiite cleric Nimr Baqir al-Nimr. Subsequently, the UAE downgraded relations with Iran. However, last month, Saudi Arabia and Iran resume

  Some cases of Marburg virus, a hemorrhagic fever virus and a member of the species Marburg marburg virus, have been reported in Tanzania and Equatorial Guinea.  The United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents who have travelled to these two countries are advised to isolate themselves upon returning to the UAE. The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (Mohap) has shared some recommendations for travellers. The ministry urged travellers to get medical attention at the nearest health facility. Mohap said in a statement, “Those who travelled to the affected areas should inform medical staff that they have been to an area where the Marburg virus disease is spreading or have been in contact with infected individuals.” If someone is suffering from haemorrhagic fever for over 21 days, they need to get medical help from the hospital.  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation of the UAE also advised residents and citizens to postpone their travel to the two countries in the w

According to a corporate tweet, Etihad Rail's freight services are now "completely functioning." "Etihad Rail's freight services are now fully operational and provide complete end-to-end transportation solutions to meet all of your business demands. We can efficiently transport any type of cargo across the UAE with our state-of-the-art fleet, according to the tweet, which added, "Secure your spot immediately and let's move together!" It was announced in March that Etihad Rail has successfully finished the 900 km-long UAE National Rail Network, which connects all seven emirates to a main railway. At that moment, Etihad Rail also posted a new video on Twitter announcing the completion of the long-awaited train network in the UAE. The network will be an essential part of the UAE 's logistics and transportation infrastructure and connect four ports as well as logistics hubs. It was announced in March that Etihad Rail has successfully finished the 9

 On Monday, Etihad Airlines reported that a technical issue forced its Bangalore-Abu Dhabi flight to return to the Indian airport and make a "normal landing." The official airline of the UAE stated that it wasn't an emergency landing as several media sites had claimed. "On April 2, Etihad Airlines aircraft EY237 from Bangalore International Airport (BLR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) turned around shortly after takeoff due to a mechanical problem. A spokeswoman for the airline told Khaleej Times on Monday that the plane made a routine landing in Bangalore. The statement read, "The necessary technical inspections were carried out and the flight continued to Abu Dhabi, where it landed early this morning." Because to the substantial Indian diaspora that resides and works in the emirates, the route between the UAE and India is frequently used by airlines from the two nations. Every year, millions of individuals go between the two nations in search of tourist and employm

 Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), has sent a cable of congratulations to the new Vice President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the newly-appointed Crown Prince and Deputy Rulers of Abu Dhabi. The Saudi Crown Prince called Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President of the UAE, to congratulate him. The Saudi Prince gave his best wishes to Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, as well as Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed and Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed, Deputy Rulers of Abu Dhabi. According to the state news agency Wam, the Saudi Crown Prince wished them success in their leadership roles. The UAE leaders thanked Prince Mohammed. They lauded the fraternal ties between the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the King of Saudi Arabia, also congratulated newly-appointed UAE leaders. He expressed hope for further progress and prosperity in the UAE.  Bahrain's King Hamad also congratulated the UAE leaders . He hoped for