Federal Tax Authority Conducted 176,000 Market Inspection Visits in 2025, Up 89% Year-on-Year
Abu Dhabi, 7 April 2026 – The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced a significant increase in the number of on-ground inspection visits carried out by its specialised teams, in cooperation with relevant authorities, reaching approximately 176,000 field inspection visits across local markets in all emirates during 2025. This reflects a year-on-year increase of around 89%, compared to approximately 93,000 inspection visits in 2024.
You can now access DEWA on ChatGPT: Here’s how it works
DEWA is now the first government entity and the first utility worldwide to offer its services directly through AI, going beyond traditional websites The post You can now access DEWA on ChatGPT: Here’s how it works appeared first on Gulf Business.
7 longevity principles that actually move the needle in 2026
A peaceful mind in a strong body; that’s the ultimate ‘North Star’, and there is an “algorithm of you” to achieve that. In reality, it’s about preserving performance — cognitive, physical, metabolic, and emotional — over time The post 7 longevity principles that actually move the needle in 2026 appeared first on Gulf Business.
Scaling construction tech takes mindset, not just tools
Scaling construction technology is less about discovering new tools and more about changing what the industry values, panellists at PropTech Connect Middle East The post Scaling construction tech takes mindset, not just tools appeared first on Gulf Business.
Misty mornings, rainy nights: UAE braces for changing weather patterns
The NCM has urged motorists to exercise caution during misty conditions that could reduce visibility and advised sea-goers to remain alert The post Misty mornings, rainy nights: UAE braces for changing weather patterns appeared first on Gulf Business.
Almaty to host 2029 Asian Winter Games after Neom delay
The event was originally awarded to Saudi Arabia, with plans to host it at Trojena The post Almaty to host 2029 Asian Winter Games after Neom delay appeared first on Gulf Business.
Novartis’ Judith Love says UAE is a strategic hub for pharma innovation
Across the GCC, Novartis continues to expand in oncology, cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases, immunology, and neuroscience, while also investing in advanced therapy platforms The post Novartis’ Judith Love says UAE is a strategic hub for pharma innovation appeared first on Gulf Business.
Daleel co-founder on why Dubai’s property market needs AI-native intelligence
A core promise of Daleel is that it does not tell users what to buy. Instead, it shows what the data says and leaves the decision to the user The post Daleel co-founder on why Dubai’s property market needs AI-native intelligence appeared first on Gulf Business.
SpiceJet now takes off from Sharjah: Direct flights added
India remains one of Sharjah Airport’s most significant source markets for both inbound and outbound travellers, supported by strong economic ties The post SpiceJet now takes off from Sharjah: Direct flights added appeared first on Gulf Business.
The five most important AI questions facing UAE business leaders in 2026
By embedding agentic workflows, conversational intelligence, and natural-language search within these platforms, organisations can automate reconciliations, identify exceptions and speed up approvals The post The five most important AI questions facing UAE business leaders in 2026 appeared first on Gulf Business.