Sunday, May 18, 2025

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UAE weather: Slight temperature drop and dusty conditions expected

Dubai: Residents can expect clear to partly cloudy skies today, with a slight, gradual decrease in temperatures, especially along the coastal areas, according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM). NCM's latest weather report indicates an upcoming shift in the...

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund issues 7-year dollar-denominated sukuk

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is heading to the international bond market for the second time this year. It started Saudi Public Investment Fund PIF recently took practical steps to expand its international financing channels, as it began receiving bids...

MoHRE clarifies refund rules for domestic worker recruitment fees

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has outlined the specific conditions under which domestic worker recruitment offices in the UAE are required to issue full or partial refunds to employers. MoHRE announced on its social media...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – 2nd May 2025

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia (SAR) Today Per tola is SAR 4,665.52 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 4,000.00 Usually people opt for purchasing gold rates in Saudi Arabia per tola according to their needs...

UAE petrol, diesel prices for May 2025 announced

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

Abu Dhabi to roll out face-recognition technology for check-in across all hotels

Abu Dhabi will deploy face-recognition technology across all hotels for the safety of the visitors, residents and employees. The new system will “enhance guest verification processes,” and “simplify procedures and significantly reduce check-in time.” The facial recognition system captures and...

MoHRE launched Digital Wallet for payments

MoHRE's Digital Wallet allows corporate customers to instantly settle fees and financial obligations. Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), has unveiled the “Digital Wallet” as part of its ambitious...

New Dubai-Sharjah intercity bus to begin operating from May 2

A new intercity bus service between Dubai and Sharjah will start on Friday, May 2, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Monday. RTA said the new Route E308 will connect Stadium Bus Station in Dubai to Al Jubail...

Dubai airport train service temporarily disrupted at Terminal 1

There was a disruption in the train service at the Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Thursday. “Dubai Airports is currently managing guest movement between Terminal 1 and Concourse D via bus service due to a temporary disruption to the airport...

Dubai announces opening of Nad Al Sheba Mall with over 100 stores

Dubai announced the official opening of a new mall. Called Nad Al Sheba Mall, the destination is owned and operated by Dubai Holding Asset Management. According to earlier reports, the 500,000 sq ft mixed-use retail destination features over 100 stores...

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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...