Saturday, April 25, 2026

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UAE travel for Hajj, Eid Al Adha: Emirates announces 46 special flights

For this year's Hajj season, Emirates announced 33 special flights to Jeddah and Madinah operating until May 31, and between June 10 and 16, to support the thousands of pilgrims traveling for their once-in-a-lifetime journey to Makkah. Emirates will also...

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...

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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.