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Dubai’s Global Village announces extension of Season 29

Sad to see one of your favourite destinations wrapping up for the summer? The good news is that Dubai's Global Village, one of the UAE’s top family attractions, has announced a one-week extension of Season 29. Visitors can still head...

UAE starts easing penalties for companies late to register taxes

Dubai: The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced that it has started applying a UAE Cabinet Decision to waive fines for some businesses that missed the corporate tax registration deadline. Under the Cabinet Decision, businesses that missed the deadline to...

Hajj 2025: When will Umrah resume? Season calendar announced

As preparations for Hajj 2025 intensify in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, many Muslims who did not get the chance to perform the holy trip wait eagerly to know when it will be possible for them to visit Makkah...

UAE airlines extend suspension of flights to Pakistan as tensions with India escalate

As tensions continue to escalate between India and Pakistan, a number of UAE airlines have extended suspension of flights to Pakistani soil. The two neighbours have exchanged fire since New Delhi launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, and Pakistan announced...

Free Wi-Fi launched on Ras Al Khaimah public buses

Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority has rolled out free high-speed WiFi on all its public buses—both within the emirate and on intercity routes. This initiative is part of the authority’s ongoing efforts to enhance the passenger experience...

UAE airlines suspend flights to Pakistan after India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’

Flights between Pakistan and the UAE via Emirates remain suspended until Saturday, May 10, “due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding access to Pakistan’s airspace and airports." The Dubai-based airline announced on Thursday the following flights have been cancelled: Dubai-Lahore-Dubai EK623/May 8: Lahore-Dubai ...

Dubai travel: Emirates to launch daily non-stop flights to Hangzhou

Emirates is set to launch a daily non-stop service between Dubai and Hangzhou from July 30. The airline’s latest expansion into Hangzhou makes the city its fifth gateway into the Chinese mainland after Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. The new...

Dubai: Private parking fees double in some areas; motorists urge action amid soaring rates

Hameed Hashim, a rice trader living in Al Warqa and operating his wholesale business in Al Ras, said he is now spending more on parking as it has become more expensive than ever. Until November last year, he paid Dh16...

Sheikh Mohammed announces AI as mandatory subject in UAE schools

Dubai: The UAE Cabinet has approved the final curriculum to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a subject across all levels of government education, from from kindergarten through 12th grade, starting from the upcoming academic year. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin...

UAE lifts Lebanon travel ban, allows citizens from May 7

Abu Dhabi: The UAE will lift its travel ban on Lebanon, allowing Emirati citizens to visit the country starting May 7, 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Sunday. The decision follows the directives of President His Highness Sheikh...

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UAE announces new cybersecurity rules for drones

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cybersecurity Council (CSC) has unveiled the nation’s first comprehensive Drone Cybersecurity Guidelines. These were developed in...

UAE Blue Visa: Which jobs could get you the 10-year residency permit

A new 10-year UAE 'Blue Residency' announced recently could create hundreds of job opportunities for those who care about the environment, experts have said....

UAE: No visa required from Indian, Pakistani, Filipino residents to visit these countries

Citizens of many countries struggle and find it challenging to get visa-free entry to many countries. However, some countries from Africa, Oceania and Asia regions...

UAE Launches 180-Day Permit for Expats to Apply for Blue Residency Visa

The UAE has introduced a 180-day multiple-entry permit allowing expats to apply for the Blue Residency visa — a 10-year residency offered to individuals...

Sheikh Hamdan announces new leaders for key Dubai government entities

Dubai: Following the approval of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, in his capacity...