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The UAE maritime industry has been seeking exemption from VAT in line with the global practice as many countries relieved the industry from the taxation. (Shutterstock)

September 11th, 2018 - 06:46 GMT

After Gold, UAE Mulls This Sector for VAT Exemption

Following UAE's decision to exempt gold and precious metals from the value-added tax, the maritime industry could also get a relief as the Federal Transport Authority is negotiating VAT exemption with the Federal Tax Authority

Hyperloop One is competing with a number of other companies to have the first operational hyperloop system, a mode of transport that will propel passengers and cargo at speeds of nearly 700mp/h (1,127km/h). (File photo)

March 8th, 2017 - 07:00 GMT

Hyperloop One to hire staff for UAE expansion

Over 350 construction and engineering companies, regional and international railway operators are expected to participate and offer their services for future systems. (Twitter/Middle East Rail)

March 1st, 2017 - 09:00 GMT

Middle East Rail conference to breathe life into pan-GCC network

The construction timeline for the 2,117km-long $200 billion GCC Railway Network that will link all six countries had been pushed back to 2021 from 2018 in the aftermath of the oil price plunge. (Shutterstock)

February 7th, 2017 - 08:07 GMT

MENA rail projects chug along, but is pan-GCC network a distant reality?

The UAE will re-think its internal rail network if the GCC-wide deadline is deferred according to the UAE minister for infrastructure. (File photo)

February 25th, 2016 - 10:00 GMT

GCC rail: 2018 deadline is unfeasible

February 3rd, 2016 - 11:00 GMT

Chugging along: GCC rail projects worth $352B

April 5th, 2015 - 09:17 GMT

Out of steam? Ambitious GCC rail project off track ahead of 2018 completion deadline

March 4th, 2015 - 02:32 GMT