Another Solid Year For The DIFC

by Lorys Charalambous, Tax-News.com, Cyprus

Last updated 18 hours ago | Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Despite the impact of the European debt crisis, the global economic downturn and political turmoil in certain parts of the region, the Dubai International Financial Centre continues to strengthen its position as the leading international financial centre in the region. Read Full Story

Dubai Airline Plans To Offset EU Carbon Tax

by Lorys Charalambous, Tax-News.com, Cyprus

Last updated 42 hours ago | Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Dubai-based Etihad Airways has plans to increase the fuel surcharge on flights to Europe in an attempt to minimise the damage caused by the EU's new carbon tax. Read Full Story

UAE To Hike Tax On Tobacco

by Lorys Charalambous, Tax-News.com, Cyprus

Monday, February 06, 2012

The UAE has proposed a nationwide tax on tobacco products and its derivatives in an attempt to reduce the sale of cigarettes across the Emirates. Read Full Story

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