Tuesday, May 13, 2025

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Coronavirus: UAE temporarily suspends entry of GCC citizens

Entry of GCC residents suspended until coronavirus pre-examination mechanism approved ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE People respect social distancing and stay at home, see Dubai roads Messages of hope from a world of sport in coronavirus lockdown Photos: How Sharjah Municipality...

UAE announces 2 coronavirus deaths

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention has announced two deaths from coronavirus ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE People respect social distancing and stay at home, see Dubai roads Messages of hope from a world of sport in coronavirus lockdown Photos:...

Visa ban: Filipina can’t pay last rites to her mom in Sharjah

Another Filipino in RAK gets family back home to broadcast his father’s funeral ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE Coronavirus effect: With shoots cancelled, stars show off hidden talents UAE: Why won’t the bank refund the credit card annual fee? Photos: Cities...

Abu Dhabi beaches to reopen today

Public beaches have been disinfected and sterilised ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE Coronavirus effect: With shoots cancelled, stars show off hidden talents UAE: Why won’t the bank refund the credit card annual fee? Photos: Cities deserted as world races to contain...

Emirati businessman Khalaf Al Habtoor donates 50 ambulances and quarantine building unit

Al Habtoor to establish integrated virology laboratory to support medical research Emirati businessman Khalaf Al Habtoor on Thursday announced that he will be donating 50 state-of-the-art ambulances and a medically-equipped building to be used for quarantine purposes in UAE. As part...

Coronavirus: UAE halts entry of residency visa holders who are abroad

UAE has suspended for 2 weeks entry of residency visa holders who are currently abroad ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE Social distancing: Coronavirus redefines respecting personal space Photos: Spring breakers throng Florida beaches despite coronavirus pandemic Coronavirus: How you can make...

Coronavirus: UAE ministry launches helpline for residence visa holders abroad

Update: MoFAIC adds second number due to high volume of calls Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has established a round-the-clock helpline to help holders of valid residence permits abroad. The move comes after the UAE...

Work from home for vulnerable employees in UAE: All you need to know

A 'remote work' system has been launched for the public sector employees in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Starting Sunday, public sector employees in Abu Dhabi and Dubai who are vulnerable to Covid-19 infection, will be able to work from home. The...

Sharjah Ruler’s Court mourns death of Sheikh Ahmed Al Qasimi

The funeral prayers will be performed at King Faisal Mosque in Sharjah. The Court of Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, mourned the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Khalid...

Sharjah workers attack sponsor, flee with 4kg gold

Massive hunt launched as suspects catch a flight to India within an hour ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE UAE: Why do bank changes interest rate on a loan? Photos: 'Wings India 2020' aviation exhibition kicks off in Hyderabad Photos: Gulf News...

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UAE offers multiple-entry permit to foreigners applying for Blue Residence visa

The UAE has launched a 180-day permit for expats to apply for the Blue Residency visa — a 10-year residency granted to individuals who...

Dubai’s Global Village announces extension of Season 29

Sad to see one of your favourite destinations wrapping up for the summer? The good news is that Dubai's Global Village, one of the...

UAE starts easing penalties for companies late to register taxes

Dubai: The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced that it has started applying a UAE Cabinet Decision to waive fines for some businesses that...