Friday, June 27, 2025

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India implements stricter rules for gold, silver imports from UAE

India’s recent restrictions on importing precious metals like gold and silver from the UAE in unwrought, semi-manufactured, and powdered forms are set to reshape the dynamics of the bilateral gold trade by ensuring more transparency and compliance. The move, announced...

UAE: No Schengen visa appointments until August; residents told to rethink summer plans

Planning to travel to Europe to enjoy the cooler climes this summer vacation? If you haven't applied for a Schengen visa yet, you should head back to the drawing board as visa appointments are currently unavailable for the foreseeable...

Qatar announces 5-day Eid Al Adha holiday for 2025

Qatar has announced a five-day holiday for Eid Al Adha this year. In the Gulf nation, public holidays for the festival will begin on the ninth day of Dhul Hijjah, which is also known as Arafah Day — the holiest...

Dubai: Parkin launches parking subscriptions from Dh300

Dubai: Parkin, Dubai’s public parking operator, has announced that parking subscriptions are now available across all areas it manages. The update was shared via the company’s social media channels on Monday, May 19. The parking subscription service offers several benefits,...

Saudi Arabia offers free Hajj to 1,000 Palestinian pilgrims

A thousand Palestinians who lost family members in the ongoing conflict with Israel have been invited to perform Hajj this year at the expense of Saudi King Salman bin Abdel Aziz. The invitation has been also extended to Palestinians whose...

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 strategic partnership with Reach Digital—a subsidiary of Reach Group specialising in digital transformation and cybersecurity innovation—and Shieldworkz, a cybersecurity firm...

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. The long-term visa will help climate advocates balance their passion for the environment and job...

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 have been rated the most open countries as they allow nationals of all the other...

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 with exceptional contributions to environmental protection and sustainability. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port...

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 as Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of...

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Saudi Airlines launches flights to El Alamein and Salalah

Saudia has announced the launch of its flights to El Alamein, Egypt, departing from King Abdulaziz International Airport in...

Flydubai Resumes flights to Syria tomorrow

Flydubai is resuming more flights across its network and gradually resuming its full schedule. Resume Flydubai Flights to the Syrian capital will commence on June...

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) in Dirham, 26th June 2025

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) Today Per tola is AED 4,674.27 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is AED 4,007.50. Usually people...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – 26th June 2025

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia (SAR) Today Per tola is SAR 4,817.15 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 4,130.00 Usually...

Today Gold Rate in Qatar – 26th June 2025

Today Gold Rate in Qatar Today Per tola is QAR 4,683.02 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is QAR 4,015.00. Usually people opt...