H.E. Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, UAE Minister of Sport and Chairman of the UAE Space Agency, said: “Union Pledge Day serves as a powerful reminder that profound transformations begin with a clear vision and courageous decision-making. On the historic day, our Founding Fathers laid the cornerstone of a nation built on unity of purpose, establishing human investment as an enduring value and driving ambition and achievement as a national culture that guides our journey toward the future. Today, under the visionary guidance of our wise leadership, the UAE continues to build upon this legacy by empowering its people and elevating their readiness to create promising opportunities for future generations.”
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UAE’s Union Journey: People and Progress
People and progress are the foundation of the Union’s journey
H.E. Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, CEO of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), said: “On Union Pledge Day, we reflect on the philosophy upon which the United Arab Emirates was founded; one that recognised from the outset that true investment begins with people, and that sustainable development is the surest path to building a nation capable of shaping its future, not just embracing it. The UAE’s remarkable global standing today as a leading economic and development model is the result of a forward-looking approach that has made long-term planning, integration, and quality of life the cornerstones of the Union’s journey.”
H.E. Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, CEO of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq)
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Tax Star Receives Pre-Approved Status from UAE Ministry of Finance as Official E-Invoicing Service Provider
Dubai, UAE, July 2026: Tax Star, a UAE-based tax and compliance software company, has been named a pre-approved e-invoicing service provider by the UAE Ministry of Finance. The approval places Tax Star, among 42 companies nationwide cleared to help businesses meet the UAE’s new e-invoicing rules.
This pre-approved status means the Ministry of Finance has reviewed Tax Star’s application and confirmed it meets the requirements to offer e-invoicing services in the UAE, with a final round of approval still to come. To get there, Tax Star, had to show it had the right experience, security standards, insurance and financial standing, along with strong data protection and business continuity practices.
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H.E. Salama Al Ameemi on Strengthening Community Through Families
H.E. Salama Al Ameemi: Strengthening the Values of Union Begins with Empowering Families and People
On the occasion of Union Pledge Day, H.E. Salama Al Ameemi, Director General of the Family Care Authority (FCA), affirmed that the occasion serves as a national milestone to honour the vision of the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who believed that a nation’s greatest wealth lies in its people. More than five decades later, that vision continues to guide the UAE’s development journey, placing people and families at the heart of the nation’s progress and prosperity.
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Top 5 Tech Events in the GCC to Watch out for in H2
In the last few years, the GCC has been home to some of the biggest technology events, attracting startups, multinational companies, investors, policymakers, and innovators from all around the world.
These events provide opportunities to launch products or services, announce partnerships, connect with investors, generate leads, strengthen industry relationships, network and stay ahead of market trends.
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