Saturday, June 28, 2025

Finance

UAE to soon start issuing fresh banknotes, roll out digital currency

New dirham symbol: The Central Bank of UAE on Thursday launched new symbols for the national currency, the dirham, in its physical and digital forms, which reflect its national identity and aspiration to become a major financial and cross-border...

UAE petrol, diesel prices for April 2025 announced

The UAE has announced fuel prices for April. In March, fuel rates slightly dropped after they were hiked in February. The new rates will apply from April 1 and are as follows: Super 98 petrol will cost Dh2.57 a...

Dubai announces free public parking during Eid Al Fitr holiday

All public parking in Dubai will be free of charge during the Eid Al Fitr holiday, except for multi-level parking terminals. The free parking period will run from Shawwal 1 to 3, with paid parking fees resuming on Shawwal...

Eid Al Fitr in UAE: Free parking timing, revised public transport schedules; full guide

With Eid Al Fitr just around the corner, authorities across the UAE are announcing holidays and changes in timings for public parks, beaches and other services. From Eid declarations in residents' home countries to the official announcement coming right from...

Dubai rolls out new parking fee from April 4; which areas will cost Dh6 per hour

More locations have been categorised as premium parking “in high-demand, densely populated areas, including adjacent to or near public transport infrastructure,” Parkin Company PJSC announced on Wednesday, confirming that the new variable parking fees in Dubai will take effect...

Abu Dhabi to be first city in region to launch ‘Midnight’ air taxi

Abu Dhabi will be the first city in the region to operate US-based Archer Aviation’s ‘Midnight’ flying taxi in the region, it was announced on Thursday. ADA signed a deal with the US-based electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) manufacturer...

Dubai to Launch WhatsApp Service for Consumer Complaints in April

Consumers in Dubai will soon be able to file complaints against retailers directly through WhatsApp, with a quick resolution process in place. This initiative by the Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade (DCCPFT), a part of the Dubai...

UAE’s new traffic law takes effect on March 29: Three categories exempt from driver’s licence

The Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2024 on Traffic and Road Regulations, issued by the UAE government in 2024, is set to take effect on March 29. The official UAE legislation platform, “UAE Legislation,” which is developed and overseen by...

Today Gold Rate in Kuwait – 25th March 2025

Today: Gold Rate in Kuwait (Kuwaiti Dinar) Today Per tola is KWD 351.78 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is KWD 301.60. Usually people opt for purchasing gold rates in Kuwait per tola according to their needs and...

UAE-UK travel: Visa costs to increase by up to 10% from April onwards

Residents in the UAE travelling to the United Kingdom for tourism, medical treatment, study and other purposes will have to shell out higher visa costs from next month. The fees for visas have increased by around 10 per cent for...

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Dubai: New student visas, scholarships, jobs for 90% of pupils in new policies

New student visas, international scholarships and an ambitious plan to ensure that 90 per cent of its student population...

Saudi Arabia launches visa extension initiative to mark start of Hijri New Year

Saudi Arabia has introduced a new initiative to mark the beginning of the Hijri New Year, allowing holders of expired visit visas — of...

Dubai’s RTA announces 2-month traffic diversion at E311 starting June 28

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a traffic diversion at the Al Barari Underpass on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), starting...

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) in Dirham, 27th June 2025

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) Today Per tola is AED 4,697.60 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is AED 4,027.50. Usually people...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – 27th June 2025

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia (SAR) Today Per tola is SAR 4,828.81 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 4,140.00 Usually...