Wednesday, March 11, 2026

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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...

UAE Golden Visa: 7 additional professions eligible for 10-year residency permit

As people from all over the world make UAE their home, the country's leaders have introduced initiatives such as 10-year residency to support talent. The Golden Visa allows visa-holders to live, work and study in the UAE without a...

Dubai Airport will close as Al Maktoum races to completion; what is DXB’s future?

With the first phase of new Al Maktoum International Airport set for completion by 2032, the closure of Dubai International Airport (DXB) has been officially confirmed. This transition has already sparked widespread discussion about the future of the DXB site,...

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan announces Golden Visa for nurses

Dubai will now offer golden visas to nurses employed with Dubai Health who have served for more than 15 years under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister,...

Dubai’s Salik to launch ‘customised tags’ for corporate customers

Dubai’s exclusive toll gate operator, Salik, is in the process of launching a new ‘Customised Tags’ initiative, allowing corporate customers to personalise Salik tags with unique designs and messages. “This initiative reflects Salik’s commitment to enhancing customer experience and embracing...

UAE offers multiple-entry permit to foreigners applying for Blue Residence visa

The UAE has launched a 180-day permit for expats to apply for the Blue Residency visa — a 10-year residency granted to individuals who have made “exceptional contributions and efforts” in protecting the environment. Eligible individuals outside the UAE can...

Dubai’s Global Village announces extension of Season 29

Sad to see one of your favourite destinations wrapping up for the summer? The good news is that Dubai's Global Village, one of the UAE’s top family attractions, has announced a one-week extension of Season 29. Visitors can still head...

UAE starts easing penalties for companies late to register taxes

Dubai: The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced that it has started applying a UAE Cabinet Decision to waive fines for some businesses that missed the corporate tax registration deadline. Under the Cabinet Decision, businesses that missed the deadline to...

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Air India allows passengers to rebook to India from any airport in UAE without any extra charge.

Stranded passengers in the UAE can now rebook their cancelled Air India Express flights from any airport in the...

Big News from UAE: New Glass-Domed Mosque Opens in Sharjah

As the sun sets over Al Dhaid, the inside of newly opened Al Nasr Mosque begins to glow. Golden light pours through a giant...

Dubai Gold Prices Fall Below Dh600/Gram, Drop Dh11 in 24 Hours

Gold prices dropped below Dh600 per gram in Dubai on Friday morning as the yellow metal slipped below $5,000, reaching close to a one-week...

Gold Prices Stable in Dubai Morning Trade – 24K Around Dh610

Gold Prices: At 9am UAE time, the 24K gold price was trading at Dh610.75 per gram, slightly up from last night’s close. Among the...

Dubai Metro New Fines Alert: Dh100 to Dh2,000 Penalties Announced

Dubai: If you’ve ever rushed onto the Dubai Metro only to realise you’re in the wrong cabin, you’re not alone. While it’s a common...