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Abu Dhabi has introduced new yellow licence plates commercial motorcycles from 2025

A new category of commercial motorcycle plates will be introduced in Abu Dhabi starting January 1, 2025, the integrated transport centre (AD Mobility) said on Friday. Yellow plates will be for commercial bicycles, while red plates will remain for individual...

UAE Extends visa amnesty program deadline to December 31

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security announced on Thursday the extension of the UAE visa amnesty programme for two months, with the new deadline ending on December 31, 2024. The scheme, which began on September 1,...

Ajman announces 50% discount on traffic fines

A 50 per cent discount on traffic fines starting November 4 until December 15, 2024 was announced by Ajman Police on Friday. In a post on social media platform X, the authority said the discount covers all the fines on...

New Digital Pension Platform Enhancing User Experience and Services

The goal of the Maashi platform is to facilitate the procedures and services provided to its partners from employers, insured persons, retirees and beneficiaries. The United Arab Emirates launched throughGeneral Authority for Pensions and Social InsuranceA new digital retirement platform...

Dubai Customs Unveils ‘Airbnb of Warehouses’ Digital Platform

Dubai Customs is set to launch a groundbreaking digital platform that allows warehouse owners across the UAE to list their properties for lease, in what has been termed the ‘Airbnb of warehouses.’ The Warehouse Platform, showcased at Gitex Global 2024,...

Qatar Airways expands network in Saudi Arabia with flight resumption to Abha

Qatar Airways announced the expansion of its operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the resumption of services to Abha, operating two weekly flights to Abha International Airport, effective Jan. 2, 2025. In addition, the national carrier of the...

New arrest warrant issued against former Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh

After Riad Salameh appeared in court on Monday, Judge Bilal Halawi issued an arrest warrant for him, meaning he will remain behind bars while the case is heard. A Lebanese judge ruled on Monday that Riad Salameh Former Governor of...

Egypt raises electricity prices for homes by up to 50%

Electricity prices for homes in Egypt to rise by nearly 50 percent as subsidies gradually phased out Reuters quoted government sources as saying that Egypt raised electricity prices for homes by up to 50 percent, while gradually eliminating subsidies as...

Death of Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah, Chief of the Kuwaiti National Guard

The Amiri Diwan in Kuwait announced the death of Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah, head of the National Guard, at the age of 98. Sadness filled the place State of Kuwait After the Amiri Diwan announced in an official statement the...

UAE amends anti-money laundering and terrorism financing law

Amending the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Law aims to enhance the country’s technical compliance with international treaties and recommendations. I announced United Arab Emirates Sunday, a decree to amend some provisions of the law Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing...

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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...

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...

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....

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...

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...