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UAE’s Etihad Airways expands network with 10 new destinations

Etihad announced 10 new destinations that will be introduced next year connecting Abu Dhabi with major Asia Pacific cities. The new destinations that will be introduced starting July 2025 onwards, include Atlanta, Taipei, Medan, Phnom Penh, Krabi, Tunis, Chiang Mai,...

UAE launches “Know Your Customer” platform

UAE launches digital “Know Your Customer” platform to enhance financial transparency. The United Arab Emirates launched The digital “Know Your Customer” platform, which aims to provide An integrated infrastructure to verify customer identity, enhancing trust in the financial system. Know Your...

Dubai: RTA announces extended Metro timings on November 24

The Dubai Metro Red Line and Green Line will operate from 3.00am to 12am on Sunday, November 24, 2024, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Friday. This extended timing is to accommodate individuals who will join the Dubai...

Eid Al Etihad: UAE private sector holidays announced

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources announced that the 53rd UAE National Day holiday for employees of ministries and federal entities will be on Monday and Tuesday, December 2-3, 2024, and official work will resume on Wednesday, December...

Dubai’s new ‘islands’ out to create another offplan property wave

Dubai: It’s not just offplan property launches that are booming in Dubai – there are ‘islands’ too. Coming off the project pipeline is ‘Damac Islands’, located in Dubailand and with clusters such as Dubai Investments Park and Sports City just...

UAE clarifies eligibility of applicants for extended visa amnesty

Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security has confirmed that individuals violating residency and visa regulations after September 1 will not be included in the grace period for exemption from fines for violators of...

UAE’s National Day celebrations to be called Eid Al Etihad

The official name for the UAE National Day celebrations is 'Eid Al Etihad', its organising committee announced on Tuesday. The name emphasises the theme of 'union' (Etihad) and celebrates the unification of the Emirates on December 2, 1971. The theme...

UAE: Students who have not cleared EmSAT can reapply to universities

After UAE authorities announced the cancellation of EmSAT entrance exam in early November, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research allowed universities to set admission policies, minimum guidelines, and programmes to assist students. In return, it has established evaluation...

No luggage queues at Dubai’s new airport

Dubai: Passengers arriving at Dubai World Central’s new terminal won’t have to wait for their bags - instead, the luggage will be ready at the terminal upon arrival. Or even delivered directly to passengers' homes or hotels, says the...

UAE’s new free zone offers licence in 15 minutes, visa in 48 hours

The Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone (ANCFZ), the latest free zone established in the UAE, has attracted more than 450 companies in less than two months, a senior official said. “We are two months old and have done very well...

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Oman is going to create history, it will play Asia Cup for the first time

The Oman cricket team is going to add a big chapter to its cricket history in September this year....

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) in Dirham – August 6, 2025

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) Today Per tola is AED 4,738.42 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is AED 4,062.50. Usually people...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – August 6, 2025

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia (SAR) Today Per tola is SAR 4,875.47 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 4,180.00. Usually...

Today Gold Rate in Qatar – August 6, 2025

Today Gold Rate in Qatar Today Per tola is QAR 4,741.34 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is QAR 4,065.00. Usually people opt...

Today Gold Rate in Oman – August 6, 2025

Today Gold Rate in Oman Today Per tola is OMR 497.46 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is OMR 426.50. Usually people opt...