Wednesday, March 5, 2025

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UAE’s final visa amnesty call: Regularize or leave by December 31

A top official at the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) has issued a call to illegal residents, urging them to avail the visa amnesty before it concludes on December 31, 2024. The amnesty scheme, which began on...

UAE public holidays 2025 revealed: Why you could get more days off next year

Dreaming up your next big holiday? Us too. And to make things easier to start planning for next year, the UAE public holidays 2025 have already been announced. It looks like we’ll have at least 12 public holidays in the...

UAE launches world’s first tax refund system for tourists on e-commerce purchases

Tourists in the UAE can apply for a VAT refund directly through e-commerce platforms registered with the Authority before shipping their purchases. The United Arab Emirates has entered New VAT refund process Added to e-commerce purchases made by tourists during...

Saudi Global Ports selects banks ahead of $1 billion IPO

Saudi Global Ports Company was established in 2012 and operates container terminals at King Abdulaziz Port on the country's east coast. Saudi Global Ports Company By selecting a group of banks, including a group Goldman Sachs and HSBC Holdings Plc...

Dubai’s Parkin signs deal to offer paid parking in Saudi Arabia

The Dubai-based company Parkin has signed an agreement to enter the neighbouring Saudi market to offer paid parking services in the kingdom. The largest provider of paid public parking facilities and services in Dubai signed an agreement with the Saudi...

New Egyptian step to reduce debts and ease interest burdens

Egypt Moves to Reduce Debt: New Strategy Looms for 2025 In light of the economic challenges facing Egypt as a result of the increase in debt over the past ten years, the government is moving towards formulating a new strategy...

Dubai: Global Village announces new ticket offer for families

A new family pass is now available at Dubai's Global Village, allowing families to save on entry tickets and Wonder Pass credits. For Dh399, the festival park's 'Family Fun Pass' includes: 4 'Any Day' entry tickets to Global Village A...

Abu Dhabi Ports launches new terminal at Khalifa Port at a cost of 3.1 billion dirhams

Abu Dhabi Ports Group announced the launch of the “CMA Terminals” station Khalifa Port“As part of a joint venture with the CMA CGM Group, to enhance Khalifa Port’s capacity and support its position as a global logistics hub. Joint venture...

Dubai cuts domestic worker residence visa requirements in new online procedure

All domestic worker visa services — including application, renewal and cancellation of residence permits — can now be accessed through the Dubai Now app, authorities announced on Wednesday. The 'Dubai Now' smart app now serves as the sole channel for...

Abu Dhabi joins Heathrow Airport’s “Millionaires Club” with record numbers.. 25 members

Seven cities have joined the “Millionaires Club” at Heathrow Airport, the most prominent of which are Abu Dhabi, Lisbon, Chicago, Mumbai, and Paris. The UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, has joined the “Millionaires Club At Heathrow Airport in 2024, after it...

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Dubai’s RTA revises metro, tram, and public parking timings

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai announced the operating hours of all services during Ramadan covering...

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) in Dirham, 4th March 2025

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) Today Per tola is AED 4,061.92 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is AED 3,482.50 Usually people...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – 4th March 2025

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia (SAR) Today Per tola is SAR 4,175.64 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 3,580.00. Usually...

Today Gold Rate in Qatar – 4th March 2025

Today Gold Rate in Qatar Today Per tola is QAR 4,070.67 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is QAR 3,490.00. Usually people opt...

Today Gold Rate in Oman – 4th March 2025

Today Gold Rate in Oman Today Per tola is OMR 430.98 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is OMR 369.50. Usually people opt...