WhatsApp unveils disappearing messages tool with 7-day limit

New Delhi: WhatsApp on Thursday launched the much-awaited ‘Disappearing Messages’ on its platform for both Android and iOS users that will automatically delete new messages sent to a chat after seven days when turned on. In a one-to-one chat, either person can turn disappearing messages on or off. In groups, admins will have the control […]

FTA to issue tax residency, commercial activities certificates for investors in UAE via its e-Services portal

Dubai: The Federal Tax Authority (FTA), in coordination with the Ministry of Finance has completed its preparations to issue both digital Tax Residency and Commercial Activities Certificates, in line with the Cabinet Decision No. 65 of 2020 on Fees for Services provided by the Federal Tax Authority issued October 2020. The Authority will begin receiving applications […]

US oil prices jumped more than 2% on Wednesday

TOKYO: US oil prices jumped more than 2% on Wednesday after industry data showed crude inventories in the United States dropped sharply and as investors awaited results from the tumultuous presidential election. West Texas Intermediate was up $1.01, or 2.7%, at $38.67 a barrel by 1138 GMT Tuesday, after gaining more than 2% in the […]