UAE Listed Profits Surge 28.6% to Dh79.2 billion in Q2 2026 as Banking and Real Estate Drive Growth

UAE listed profits surged during the second quarter of 2026, supported by strong performances across banking, real estate, and other major sectors. Companies listed in Abu Dhabi and Dubai recorded combined net profits of $21.6 billion. That figure equals approximately Dh79.2 billion. Overall profits increased 28.6 percent compared with the same period last year. The results highlight the continued...

UAE Sets New Crypto VAT Rules for Digital Currency Payments and Dirham Tax Reporting

The UAE has introduced new Crypto VAT rules for businesses accepting digital currency payments. The new requirements explain how companies should value crypto transactions...

UAE Listed Profits Surge 28.6% to Dh79.2 billion in Q2 2026 as Banking and Real Estate Drive Growth

UAE listed profits surged during the second quarter of 2026, supported by strong performances across banking, real estate, and other major sectors. Companies listed...

Apple Foldable iPhone and New Pro Models Set to Debut on September 9 with UAE Prices Revealed

Apple foldable plans are expected to dominate the company's September 9 event. Apple could introduce its most significant iPhone changes in several years. The...

UAE Sets New Crypto VAT Rules for Digital Currency Payments and Dirham Tax Reporting

The UAE has introduced new Crypto VAT rules for businesses accepting digital currency payments. The new requirements explain how companies should value crypto transactions for VAT reporting. Businesses must convert digital currency values into UAE dirhams before filing their tax returns. The Federal Tax Authority issued the new requirements through Directive on Tax Transactions No. 3 of 2026. The directive...

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