The EmaraTax application offers users 35 digital services to streamline and expedite tax procedures, including 15 smart services for Corporate Tax compliance. The app is continuously upgraded to align with the development and expansion of the FTA’s services.
Russia vetoed the renewal of the panel of experts monitoring UN sanctions against North Korea, signaling a grim future for sanctions enforcement. Russia and China have denied breaking sanctions and have blocked new measures at the UN Security Council. Russia’s veto highlights its deepening ties with North Korea and its violation of sanctions by buying conventional arms. The end of the panel could lead to more evidence of sanctions violations being released to the public. Russia’s veto suggests it does not want its illegal procurement of North Korean weapons to be reported. The US and South Korea have launched a task force to prevent North Korea from procuring illicit oil, particularly from Russia.
Liverpool and Manchester United have jointly launched an education programme through their foundations to tackle tragedy-related abuse.
Emirates is holding a Cabin Crew recruitment open day on March 28 at 9am in Dubai.
– The United Nations Security Council rejected a resolution for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an Israel-Hamas hostage deal due to vetoes from Russia and China.
– The resolution, proposed by the United States, aimed for a six-week ceasefire to protect civilians and allow humanitarian assistance.
– Eleven of the 15 council members supported the resolution, but it was blocked by the vetoes.
– An alternative resolution, drafted by elected members of the Security Council, calls for an immediate ceasefire during Ramadan, the release of all hostages, and expanded humanitarian assistance to Gaza.
– The U.S. had previously been averse to using the word “ceasefire” in resolutions during the war in Gaza but had toughened its stance.
– Russia and China vetoed the U.S.-led resolution, which the U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. criticized as being for “cynical” and “petty” reasons.
– Palestinian Hamas fighters killed 1,200 people and took 253 captive in an attack on Israel, according to Israel.
– Nearly 32,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s offensive in Gaza, as reported by health authorities in the Hamas-ruled enclave.
– Russia criticized the U.S.-led resolution as “exceedingly politicized” and a potential green light for an Israeli military operation in Rafah.
– China supported an alternative resolution and criticized the U.S. proposal for not opposing an Israeli military operation in Rafah.
– French President Emmanuel Macron announced efforts to work with Jordan and the United Arab Emirates to persuade Russia and China to back another alternative resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza.
To celebrate ‘Plan a Solo Vacation Day’ on March 1, Emirates offers tips for solo travelers. Solo travel has become more popular post-pandemic, with a 2023 survey showing 68% of U.S. participants prefer traveling alone. Tips from Emirates’ cabin crew include booking hotels with flexible policies, exploring local food markets, prioritizing safety and local culture, and walking to explore destinations. Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has over 21,500 cabin crew members from around the globe, serving more than 140 destinations with a fleet of over 260 aircraft. The airline provides competitive benefits for its crew, including salary, medical coverage, accommodation, annual leave, and discounted airfares. Emirates is currently recruiting cabin crew worldwide, with Open Days held in over 460 cities across six continents.