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Dubai launches new residency visa renewal platform that completes…

Residents can now renew their visa easily as the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) launched a new AI-powered digital platform. Through the platform Salama, residents can complete their visa renewal within minutes. They can also download the...

Ramadan 2025: UAE reduces working hours for private sector employees

The UAE has announced reduced working hours for private sector employees during the month of Ramadan. Working hours will be reduced by two hours across the UAE, as per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE). Private sector companies may,...

Dubai’s RTA announces temporary bus route changes near DXB

There will be temporary diversions on several public bus routes due to development works around Dubai International Airport (DXB), the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Saturday. These changes, which took effect on February 21, will remain in place...

Dubai announces new multiple-entry visa scheme: Details Here

Yacht crew members can now apply for a multiple-entry visa to Dubai, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) announced on Saturday, February 22. The new multiple-entry visa will be for six months, the GDRFA said on the...

UAE expands visa-on-arrival for Indians, includes visas from 6 more nations

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expanded its visa-on-arrival programme for Indian nationals by including travellers with valid visas, residence permits, or Green Cards from six more countries on the eligibility list. The move permits more Indian passport holders...

Saudi Arabia to host AFC Champions League Elite Finals

King Abdullah Sports City Stadium and Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium have been selected to host the AFC Champions League Elite Finals. King Abdullah Sports City Stadium and Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium in Jeddah, both selected venues for the...

UAE: Non-alcoholic ale with halal certification launched in Dubai

A unique halal-brewed beverage inspired by an ancient Arabian Peninsula drink that dates back thousands of years was launched by a Russian expat in Dubai. The new product, developed by Midtown Factory under the brand name Majlis, is crafted using...

Abu Dhabi opens registration for clean energy certificate auction

The aim of the Clean Energy Certificates auction is to enable individuals and organisations to take practical steps to reduce carbon emissions. Emirates Water and Electricity Company announced About opening registration for the certificate auction Clean Energy in Abu Dhabi...

UAE: How long can parents sponsor children on a residency visa?

Question: I hold a regular two-year visa in the UAE. I am a father to twins – a boy and a girl. I wish to understand how long I can sponsor their visas in the UAE. Please advise. Answer: A...

Dubai’s New Salik Toll Gates: Shifting Traffic Patterns and Early Impact on Commuters

The lasting impact of more toll gates and dynamic pricing could take a decade to be felt in Dubai, according to an expert. “There is a correlation between increasing toll gates, better air quality, and lesser accidents,” said Dr...

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Return to online school: UAE families juggle work and life as homes become classrooms

Schools across the UAE resumed the new academic term online, but for many families, the shift has once again...

Air India allows passengers to rebook to India from any airport in UAE without any extra charge.

Stranded passengers in the UAE can now rebook their cancelled Air India Express flights from any airport in the country to any destination in...

Big News from UAE: New Glass-Domed Mosque Opens in Sharjah

As the sun sets over Al Dhaid, the inside of newly opened Al Nasr Mosque begins to glow. Golden light pours through a giant...

Dubai Gold Prices Fall Below Dh600/Gram, Drop Dh11 in 24 Hours

Gold prices dropped below Dh600 per gram in Dubai on Friday morning as the yellow metal slipped below $5,000, reaching close to a one-week...

Gold Prices Stable in Dubai Morning Trade – 24K Around Dh610

Gold Prices: At 9am UAE time, the 24K gold price was trading at Dh610.75 per gram, slightly up from last night’s close. Among the...