Thursday, November 21, 2024

Finance

Dubai amends some provisions of the law establishing the Financial Control Authority

The amendments to the provisions of the law establishing the Financial Control Authority aim to enhance the role of the Authority in fully exercising its control duties and applying alternatives to address some financial violations that represent an attack...

UAE announces fuel prices for November.. Increase after two months of decline

Fuel prices for November 2024 in the UAE.. Details of the new pricing for gasoline and diesel. I announced Fuel and Diesel Price Monitoring Committee In the Emirates, about the approved prices for November 2024, noting that the prices witnessed...

UAE extends deadline for settling violators’ status until December 31

As part of the UAE’s celebrations of the 53rd National Day, the deadline for settling the status of violators has been extended until the end of this year. The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship announced Nationality, Customs and Port...

UAE: Up to 5-day weekend in some schools as Diwali holiday announced

Students at several Indian curriculum schools will enjoy a four-day weekend, with some receiving five days off for Diwali celebrations. Certain schools in the UAE have chosen to close on Thursday and Friday to observe Deepavali, one of South Asia’s...

Sharjah announces new paid parking hours for 7-day zones

Sharjah announced new paid parking hours for seven-day zones on Sunday, October 27. These zones are identified by blue parking information signs. According to the revised timing, motorists in Sharjah will now pay for parking slots from 8am to midnight...

Dubai: Taxi driver returns items left behind by passenger, honoured by RTA

A Dubai taxi driver was recently honoured by the Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) for returning items a passenger had left behind. Deepak Kumar Singh's act of honesty was celebrated in a ceremony where Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and chairman...

Dubai Driving License Renewal : Process, Fees, Fines and More

Dubai’s fast-paced urban lifestyle makes owning and driving a car a necessity for many residents. With over 2.5 million active driving licenses and more than 1.8 million registered vehicles on the road as of 2020, the city’s transportation system...

UAE achieves highest levels of economic stability in 2024

The UAE leads the world in economic stability for the year 2024 according to a global classification. The United Arab Emirates showed Significant progress on the international scene after its leadership List of the most economically stable countries for the...

UAE: Can new employees ask for bonuses to be included in job contract?

Question: I worked with a firm for nearly 5 years and was acknowledged for my performance. But this acknowledgement was only verbal. I was not awarded financially in terms of increments and promotions. Now I’m moving to a new...

UAE first GCC country to reduce legal driving age to 17

The UAE announced a new landmark traffic law on Friday where the minimum age to obtain a driving licence will be reduced to 17. The new federal decree law on traffic regulations, announced by the UAE government, will come into...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...