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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...

UAE to start verifying Emiratisation targets for private companies from July 1

Authorities in the UAE will begin verifying private sector companies' compliance with Emiratisation targets starting July 1. Additionally, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) will check whether companies are meeting other related requirements, including registering Emirati employees...

UAE: When is Eid Al Adha? Likely first day of Dhul Hijjah revealed

Eid Al Adha, the festival of sacrifice, is just around the corner. The holiday falls on the ninth day of Dhul Hijjah and marks the end of the Hajj season. As the Islamic calendar is based on the lunar cycle,...

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Gold rates today (April 21, 2026): Check prices of 24K, 22K, and 18K gold in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Kuwait City, Doha, Muscat –...

The gold rates in the UAE can be checked today, 21 April 2026. And that's crucial for buyers and...

Saudi Gold Price Today

Gold rates are available for Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, and other cities. The latest gold prices can be checked for 24K, 22K, and 18K gold.

Gold Rates in Kuwait and UAE

Gold rates are being checked today in various cities. The Economic Times provides updates on gold prices.

Today Gold Rate in Dubai

Gold rates today can be checked for 24K, 22K, and 18K gold. The prices of gold in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are available.

Gold Prices Ease in Dubai

Gold prices have eased in Dubai. Investors are waiting for clarity on US-Iran talks.