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Dubai has launched a program under which one can apply for a waiver on toll fees

Dubai has installed multiple Salik gates to manage traffic flow on the city's arterial roads. Salik, an electronic toll collection system implemented by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), automatically deducts toll fees from a prepaid account when vehicles...

Today Gold Rate in Bahrain – 31st March 2025

Today Gold Rate in Bahrain ( Bahraini Dinar) Today Per tola is BHD 447.89 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is BHD 384.00. Usually people opt for purchasing gold rates in Bahrain per tola according to their needs...

UAE to soon start issuing fresh banknotes, roll out digital currency

New dirham symbol: The Central Bank of UAE on Thursday launched new symbols for the national currency, the dirham, in its physical and digital forms, which reflect its national identity and aspiration to become a major financial and cross-border...

UAE petrol, diesel prices for April 2025 announced

The UAE has announced fuel prices for April. In March, fuel rates slightly dropped after they were hiked in February. The new rates will apply from April 1 and are as follows: Super 98 petrol will cost Dh2.57 a...

Dubai announces free public parking during Eid Al Fitr holiday

All public parking in Dubai will be free of charge during the Eid Al Fitr holiday, except for multi-level parking terminals. The free parking period will run from Shawwal 1 to 3, with paid parking fees resuming on Shawwal...

Eid Al Fitr in UAE: Free parking timing, revised public transport schedules; full guide

With Eid Al Fitr just around the corner, authorities across the UAE are announcing holidays and changes in timings for public parks, beaches and other services. From Eid declarations in residents' home countries to the official announcement coming right from...

Dubai rolls out new parking fee from April 4; which areas will cost Dh6 per hour

More locations have been categorised as premium parking “in high-demand, densely populated areas, including adjacent to or near public transport infrastructure,” Parkin Company PJSC announced on Wednesday, confirming that the new variable parking fees in Dubai will take effect...

Abu Dhabi to be first city in region to launch ‘Midnight’ air taxi

Abu Dhabi will be the first city in the region to operate US-based Archer Aviation’s ‘Midnight’ flying taxi in the region, it was announced on Thursday. ADA signed a deal with the US-based electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) manufacturer...

Dubai to Launch WhatsApp Service for Consumer Complaints in April

Consumers in Dubai will soon be able to file complaints against retailers directly through WhatsApp, with a quick resolution process in place. This initiative by the Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade (DCCPFT), a part of the Dubai...

UAE’s new traffic law takes effect on March 29: Three categories exempt from driver’s licence

The Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2024 on Traffic and Road Regulations, issued by the UAE government in 2024, is set to take effect on March 29. The official UAE legislation platform, “UAE Legislation,” which is developed and overseen by...

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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...