Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Dubai

Dubai schools roll out mandatory measles vaccinations as UAE launches campaign

Schools in the UAE are teaming up with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) to provide free vaccinations for primary students on campus this month. They have rolled out the National Measles Campaign, informing parents about the compulsory measles vaccination...

Dubai Police Launches Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence Council

Dubai Police has announced the formation of the 'Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence Council' to enhance digital capabilities and boost global competitiveness within the force. The council will be led by Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai...

Dubai amends some provisions of the law establishing the Financial Control Authority

The amendments to the provisions of the law establishing the Financial Control Authority aim to enhance the role of the Authority in fully exercising its control duties and applying alternatives to address some financial violations that represent an attack...

Dubai: Taxi driver returns items left behind by passenger, honoured by RTA

A Dubai taxi driver was recently honoured by the Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) for returning items a passenger had left behind. Deepak Kumar Singh's act of honesty was celebrated in a ceremony where Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and chairman...

Dubai Driving License Renewal : Process, Fees, Fines and More

Dubai’s fast-paced urban lifestyle makes owning and driving a car a necessity for many residents. With over 2.5 million active driving licenses and more than 1.8 million registered vehicles on the road as of 2020, the city’s transportation system...

Dubai’s Parkin announces new parking system for Mall of the Emirates, 2 others

Starting January 1, 2025, a new paid parking system will be implemented at three of Dubai's most popular malls: Mall of the Emirates (MoE), City Centre Deira, and City Centre Mirdif. The initiative, announced on Wednesday, is a collaboration between...

Dubai announces ‘special privileges’ for residents with no residency violations

Dubai residents and Emirati sponsors who have not committed any residency violations in the past 10 years will enjoy “special privileges beginning November 1”, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai announced on Tuesday. The initiative...

Dubai announces one month of celebrations

Dubai has launched a new campaign to celebrate key national occasions in the UAE, the government said in an announcement on Wednesday. The campaign, launched in partnership with 16 government, semi-government and private sector entities will coincide with the UAE...

Dubai Islamic Bank Lists $500 Million Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai

The issuance of the Sukuk enhances DIB’s position in global Islamic finance and Nasdaq Dubai’s role as a Sukuk listing hub. I announced Nasdaq Dubai, on the listing of $500 million worth of Sukuk issued by Dubai Islamic Bank, the...

New visa-on-arrival service announced for residents from 97 countries

Some UAE residents will be eligible to get visa on arrival in Indonesia, it was announced on Wednesday. The country has appointed VFS Global for its electronic visa on arrival (e-VoA) facility. The technology company’s new e-VoA platform is set...

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Dubai Visa Fine Waiver Guide 2025: Complete Application Process & Eligibility

Visa violations typically involve breaking the rules set by UAE's immigration authorities. Examples include visa expiry, overstaying beyond the...

UAE Flight Booking: Best Days to Save Up to 22% on Airfare in 2025

Did you know that Sunday is the most budget-friendly day to book a flight but it is also the most expensive day of the...

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) in Dirham, 29th Jan 2025

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) Today Per tola is AED 3,875.30 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is AED 3,322.50. Usually people...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – 29th Jan 2025

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia (SAR) Today Per tola is SAR 3,989.02 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 3,420.00. Usually...

Today Gold Rate in Qatar – 29th Jan 2025

Today Gold Rate in Qatar Today Per tola is QAR 3,901.54 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is QAR 3,345.00. Usually people opt...