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UAE: New unified licence to allow medical professionals to work anywhere in the country

The UAE is set to launch a unified national platform to provide licences for healthcare workers, a top official at the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) said. This streamlined licensing process will enable medical professionals to work anywhere...

Some UAE employees no longer need salary certificate for banking services

A new partnership eliminates the need for federal employees in the UAE to provide salary certificates for banking services. The initiative introduces a direct digital integration government model that allows “seamless extraction” of salary information directly through digital systems. The...

Emirates Airlines announces the resumption of its flights to Beirut and Baghdad next February

Emirates Airlines announced that Resuming its daily flights to Beirut And Baghdad, starting from February 1, 2024. The company also revealed the launch of a second daily service to Beirut, starting next April, confirming its commitment to meeting the...

Dubai: Over a dozen flights diverted after flydubai plane aborts takeoff from DXB

A flydubai aircraft aborted its take-off at Dubai International Airport on Friday morning. All passengers and crew left the plane safely, the airline said. The service to Hargeisa International Airport, in Somalia, was due to leave the emirate at 3.55am....

UAE: How to get night work permit in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Do you run a business that requires operations outside of regular working hours? If you operate in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, a night work permit is required for employees working in specific industries or roles during nighttime hours, typically...

UAE-India flights: Airline increases free extra check-in baggage limit to 30kg

Air India Express on Tuesday said it increased free check-in baggage to 30kg for passengers flying between the UAE, Middle East and other destinations. The carrier, which operates flights to different emirates of the UAE, also offers 7kg of cabin...

Dubai: Salik to begin variable toll rates from Jan 31; Ramadan rates announced

Salik’s variable road toll pricing in Dubai will begin on January 31 this year, the company announced on Friday. During weekdays, the toll will be Dh6 during morning peak hours (6am to 10am) and evening peak hours (4pm to 8pm)....

Google Pay payment service to be available in the Kingdom by 2025

Google Pay payment service, enabling users in the Kingdom to purchase from stores and websites around the world. A statement Saudi Central Bank SAMA announced signing an agreement with Google to launch Google Pay in the Kingdom via the national...

UAE launches first influencer hub to attract 10,000 influencers

The goals of launching the first headquarters for influencers are to empower them and create sustainable frameworks for a thriving creative economy. The United Arab Emirates launched, on Sunday, First influencer headquarters, a major initiative that aims to attract 10,000...

UAE: Here’s How to get your drone Licence and fly legally

Photography enthusiasts in the UAE were overjoyed when the country lifted a partial ban on the use of drones. The ban, which had been implemented in 2022, is being gradually eased since November 2023. The announcement came with certain restrictions...

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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...