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Schengen visa scam in UAE: Fake travel agents charging Dh4,000, experts warn

With the summer travel season in full swing, UAE residents are being warned about fraudulent travel agents charging thousands of dirhams per person for Schengen visa appointments and disappearing without delivering. Faisal M., a resident of Dubai Marina, had planned...

Dubai: No private parking? Residents may need to pay Dh500 for a spot this summer

With the Eid Al Adha break starting next Thursday, many UAE residents preparing for summer travel are facing an unexpected hurdle - soaring private parking fees. Those without designated building parking now find themselves shelling out Dh500 to Dh600 a...

UAE introduces new service to verify academic degrees of private sector employees

A new digital project launched in the UAE will help verify the academic qualifications of private sector workers, authorities announced on Monday. The service applies to private sector employers and workers with academic degrees issued outside the UAE, covering...

UAE: Minimum bank balance requirement of Dh5,000 suspended

The Central Bank of the UAE on Tuesday asked banks not to increase the minimum balance requirement from Dh3,000 to Dh5,000 for retail customers. The regulator sent out a notice to all licensed financial institutions (LFIs) in the country, notifying...

UAE announces Eid Al Adha holidays for public sector employees

Government employees in UAE will get a four-day weekend for Eid Al Adha this year. In a statement issued by the Federal Authority of Human Resources, the authority said on Wednesday that the nation will observe the holiday from 9...

UAE residents lost over Dh20 million in rejected Schengen visa applications in 2024

UAE residents hoping to visit Europe “wasted” a whopping Dh20.6 million (€4.93 million) in 2024 due to rejected Schengen visa applications, according to a recent report. Latest data revealed that a total of 260,229 visa applications were filed from the...

Air Arabia to accept crypto payments for tickets through AE Coin

Air Arabia has become the first airline in the region to offer stablecoin-based payment. The Sharjah-based budget carrier has partnered with Al Maryah Community Bank (Mbank), the UAE’s first fully integrated digital bank, to enable AE Coin payments for...

UAE announces Dh50,000 fine for pilgrims travelling to Hajj without permit

A fine of Dh50,000 will be imposed on any UAE citizen arriving in Saudi Arabia without a valid Hajj permit approved by the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat (GAIAZ). The decision comes as part of the authority's...

Flydubai resumes daily flights to Damascus

Flights are now available for sale, underscoring the carrier's commitment to connecting underserved markets to Dubai. announced Flydubai Today, Emirates announced the resumption of direct flights to the Syrian capital, Damascus, starting June 1, 2025. The carrier will operate daily...

32 countries allow UAE residents to travel directly to without a visa

Many countries offer visa-on-arrival or visa-free entry benefits. For residents In the UAE, regardless of their nationality, thanks to the UAE's strong global standing and bilateral agreements. Since visa regulations are constantly changing, it's always a good idea to check...

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Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) in Dirham – August 23, 2025

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) Today Per tola is AED 4,677.19 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – August 23, 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 people opt...

Today Gold Rate in Qatar – August 23, 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 23, 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 for purchasing...

Today Gold Rate in Kuwait – August 23, 2025

Today Gold Rate in Kuwait (Kuwaiti Dinar): Today Per tola is KWD 389.69 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is KWD 334.10. Usually people opt...