Author: Gulf News Week
Nationals are permitted to claim VAT refunds on specific expenditures related to constructing their new residences, including fixtures and fittingsThe UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has expanded the scope of expenses eligible for value-added tax (VAT) refunds for UAE nationals constructing new residences, which will allow them to save approximately Dh25,000 per claim.The authority said in a statement on Tuesday that this initiative is expected to yield an estimated Dh200 million in VAT savings for UAE nationals, averaging approximately Dh25,000 per claim.Based on projected claims volume for 2026, the total value of approved refund claims is expected to exceed Dh1…
Watch: Tightened security in New York ahead of Trump appearance at NBA Finals gameThe hottest ticket in town is drawing New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the US president, a parade of celebrities, and fans teeming with excitement despite escalating security and a cancelled watch party.The New York Knicks will host the San Antonio Spurs for game three of the NBA Finals – the first on their home turf of Madison Square Garden (MSG) – on Monday night.A strict no-bag policy, a security zone spanning 10 square city blocks and airport-style screening will greet fans for President Donald Trump’s arrival at…
Somali referee Artan barred from entering USAOmar Artan, who was set to be the first Somali to referee at the World Cup finals, is dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.4 hrs agoWorld Cup
The 26-year-old Nepalese man who came to the UAE four years ago will split the life-changing jackpot with four friends who regularly pooled money to buy lottery ticketsFor years, five friends working in the UAE shared a common goal of building better lives for themselves and their families. Along the way, they also shared lottery tickets, celebrated small wins and encouraged one another to keep believing. On May 27, that belief paid off in a life-changing way.Nepalese expat Tayab Khan, a 26-year-old security guard based in Abu Dhabi’s Ruwais Industrial Area, became the face of the Dh30-million win after the…
Lower fares opened after Eid Al Adha, but agents say the dip is temporary as the July-August travel rush nearsUAE residents who have still not booked their summer travel should buy tickets now rather than wait for last-minute deals, travel agents have warned, as lower fare buckets are expected to disappear within days before prices rise sharply in July and August.“Book now, not later. The classic ‘last-minute deal’ logic does not apply this summer,” Rashida Zahid, VP – Operations at musafir.com, told media. “The current market conditions mean that the waiting game would be tricky on most routes.”She said June…
Watch: Trump tells BBC Netanyahu did not defy himIsrael’s tit-for-tat strikes with Iran over the weekend, despite US President Donald Trump’s call for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold fire, threatened to thrust the Middle East back into another round of direct confrontation between Tehran and Washington.Israel bombed sites in Iran for the first time since a ceasefire in April, after Iran fired missiles at Israel, in what Tehran said was retaliation for Israeli strikes on Lebanon’s capital, Beirut.The current web of fractious alliances and dysfunctional ceasefires shows how dangerously destabilised the region remains, more than three months after the…
Watch: Trump tells BBC Netanyahu did not defy himIn a call with the US president, the BBC’s Sarah Smith asked Trump about the war in Iran and his relationship with the Israeli leader.1 hr agoMiddle East
Watch: Southern Lights timelapse filmed from spaceThis occurrence of aurora australis, or Southern Lights, was captured by NASA astronaut Jessica Meir.4 hrs agoScience & Environment
ReutersApple has announced a significant overhaul of its digital assistant, unveiling Siri AI, which the company promised would offer a better artificial intelligence experience for users.The iPhone maker also announced on Monday a suite of changes to its trust and safety features that it said would help keep kids safer when using Apple products.The announcements were made at the company’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), slated to be Tim Cook’s last as CEO before he steps down in September after 15 years at the helm.Cook will be replaced by John Ternus, who has been a major presence at WWDC but…
Has Trump lost control of the Iran war?For the first time since the start of a precarious ceasefire two months ago, Israel and Iran have traded missile strikes.59 mins agoWorld