Living in Uae

Dubai: What should you do if a person at your home or in the office tests positive for COVID-19? Do you need to get tested? And what are the quarantine regulations? In Dubai, health authorities have issued updated clarifications...

Taxi in Dubai (Dubai): It takes some thinking on your feet and adept time management, but if you put your mind to it, navigating the city of Dubai does not need to rake up your transport bills. Dubai’s Roads...

Dubai: If someone living in Dubai wants to give cooking classes online, can they do so without a licence? If not, what are the steps they need to follow? These were the questions raised by a Gulf News reader. The...

Flying to India from the UAE:  If you are planning to travel between the UAE and India, you may be unsure of all the rules and regulations you need to follow - how many days prior to your travel...

Dubai: Looking to kick-start 2021 by injecting some cash into your earnings? A simple, and relatively easy way to do so is by becoming an AirBnB host. In Dubai, home owners and tenants can put up their apartments on the...

Rules of thumb: Go-to money guidelines that apply to tricky routine financial needs ...

Seven-step procedure for UAE residents to follow if they are stranded outside the country ICA return permit for people outside the UAE: If you are a UAE resident stranded outside the UAE, you no longer need an approval from...

Dubai: If you are about to fly in to Abu Dhabi, it is important to note the new guidelines that have been issued for international travellers. The guidelines were announced on December 22 and will be applicable from December...

Dubai: Did you know that if your residence visa is due for renewal, it is possible to apply for a renewal online, without the need to step out. The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) – which manages visa-related...

Dubai: We have all found ourselves in the situation – a close friend or acquaintance is in financial need and asks for help. It could be a request for anything from Dh500 to Dh50,000, with a gentleman’s agreement to...