Thursday, November 21, 2024

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Dubai’s new ‘islands’ out to create another offplan property wave

Dubai: It’s not just offplan property launches that are booming in Dubai – there are ‘islands’ too. Coming off the project pipeline is ‘Damac Islands’, located in Dubailand and with clusters such as Dubai Investments Park and Sports City just...

UAE clarifies eligibility of applicants for extended visa amnesty

Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security has confirmed that individuals violating residency and visa regulations after September 1 will not be included in the grace period for exemption from fines for violators of...

UAE’s National Day celebrations to be called Eid Al Etihad

The official name for the UAE National Day celebrations is 'Eid Al Etihad', its organising committee announced on Tuesday. The name emphasises the theme of 'union' (Etihad) and celebrates the unification of the Emirates on December 2, 1971. The theme...

UAE: Students who have not cleared EmSAT can reapply to universities

After UAE authorities announced the cancellation of EmSAT entrance exam in early November, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research allowed universities to set admission policies, minimum guidelines, and programmes to assist students. In return, it has established evaluation...

No luggage queues at Dubai’s new airport

Dubai: Passengers arriving at Dubai World Central’s new terminal won’t have to wait for their bags - instead, the luggage will be ready at the terminal upon arrival. Or even delivered directly to passengers' homes or hotels, says the...

UAE’s new free zone offers licence in 15 minutes, visa in 48 hours

The Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone (ANCFZ), the latest free zone established in the UAE, has attracted more than 450 companies in less than two months, a senior official said. “We are two months old and have done very well...

UAE passport tops the list of the least expensive in the world

Passport solution Emirati Among the least expensive passports in the world at around AED 65 (around US$17.70), it offers UAE citizens visa-free travel to 179 countries. A graphic from Visual Capitalist shows Visual Capitalist The 10 least expensive passports...

UAE: New Golden Visa scheme announced for teachers, school leaders in RAK

A new Golden Visa programme has been announced for private school educators in Ras Al Khaimah. According to the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Knowledge (RAK DOK), the scheme grants self-sponsored long-term residency to professionals who meet eligibility requirements. The...

Dubai Launches Public Hackathon to Innovate on Web 3.0 Capabilities on November 20

DMCC and Bybit Hackathon Reaches Final Stage with Dubai’s Final Demo Day to Shape the Future of Web 3.0 The annual Web 3.0 Innovation Hackathon, organised in Dubai in collaboration with DMCC’s Crypto Hub, will conclude on November 20 with...

Saudi Central Bank issues new rules to protect “electronic wallets”

The Saudi Central Bank “SAMA” issues regulatory rules for electronic wallets.. Find out when they will be implemented. Issued Saudi Central Bank "SAMA" Regulatory rules for electronic wallets, within the framework of its supervisory and regulatory role, over licensed electronic...

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Dubai’s new ‘islands’ out to create another offplan property wave

Dubai: It’s not just offplan property launches that are booming in Dubai – there are ‘islands’ too. Coming off the...

UAE clarifies eligibility of applicants for extended visa amnesty

Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security has confirmed that individuals violating residency and visa regulations after September 1...

UAE’s National Day celebrations to be called Eid Al Etihad

The official name for the UAE National Day celebrations is 'Eid Al Etihad', its organising committee announced on Tuesday. The name emphasises the theme of...

UAE: Students who have not cleared EmSAT can reapply to universities

After UAE authorities announced the cancellation of EmSAT entrance exam in early November, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research allowed universities to...

No luggage queues at Dubai’s new airport

Dubai: Passengers arriving at Dubai World Central’s new terminal won’t have to wait for their bags - instead, the luggage will be ready at...