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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...

Etihad Airways net profit reaches AED 851 million in the first half

Etihad Airways saw strong revenue growth, rising 21% to AED 11.7 billion in the first half. Etihad Airways has achieved a qualitative leap in Its profits during the first half From 2024, it recorded net profits of AED 851 million...

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Dubai’s new ‘islands’ out to create another offplan property wave

Dubai: It’s not just offplan property launches that are booming in Dubai – there are ‘islands’ too. Coming off the...

UAE clarifies eligibility of applicants for extended visa amnesty

Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security has confirmed that individuals violating residency and visa regulations after September 1...

UAE’s National Day celebrations to be called Eid Al Etihad

The official name for the UAE National Day celebrations is 'Eid Al Etihad', its organising committee announced on Tuesday. The name emphasises the theme of...

UAE: Students who have not cleared EmSAT can reapply to universities

After UAE authorities announced the cancellation of EmSAT entrance exam in early November, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research allowed universities to...

No luggage queues at Dubai’s new airport

Dubai: Passengers arriving at Dubai World Central’s new terminal won’t have to wait for their bags - instead, the luggage will be ready at...