Emirates will operate 14 additional flights between Dubai and Durban across December 2026 and January 2027 to accommodate festive travel demand. The temporary second daily service will be operated by a three-class Boeing 777 across two separate weeks. The carrier has also rolled out flexible booking conditions, including date-change waivers and reduced refund fees.
China dominated the world's busiest container ports in 2025, taking six of the top eight positions globally, according to data from Lloyd's List compiled by Visual Capitalist and reported by WION. Shanghai ranked first for the 16th consecutive year, handling 55.1 million TEUs. Dubai in the UAE placed ninth globally with 15.55 million TEUs, making it the only top-10 port outside East and Southeast Asia.
DEWA International signed four strategic memorandums of understanding with global partners during WETEX 2026 in Dubai. The agreements include a partnership with China Energy International Group to pursue new infrastructure projects. The collaboration focuses on renewable energy, battery storage, and smart power infrastructure across regional and global markets.
The UAE Federal Tax Authority has issued updated guidance specifying deductible corporate tax expenses concerning employee compensation and benefits. Eligible deductions include staff transport, accommodation, meals, mobile phone allowances, and parking under the nation's 9 percent corporate tax framework. The regulations set strict limits to prevent personal, non-business deductions by shareholders and directors.
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