Wednesday, April 1, 2026

UAE

UAE: Can residents continue using bank account after visa cancellation?

Question: My husband lost his job recently, and as per the rules, he has 30 days to leave the country. If his work visa is cancelled, can he continue using his bank account? He is currently looking for another...

New speed limits in UAE: These 4 roads announced changes in 2025

With UAE residents spending multiple hours on the road, it is essential to be aware of updated speed limits to avoid fines and potential black points. In 2025, authorities have announced new limits, in a move to enhance road safety...

No more Emirates ID cards? UAE to launch digital ID system using facial recognition

The UAE is set to roll out an alternative digital identification system that will eliminate the need to present physical Emirates ID cards to access key services. The system, expected to launch within a year, will use facial recognition...

UAE: Can a Woman Apply for Visa Sponsorship from Her Ex-Husband After Divorce?

Question: If my children and I live in Dubai under my husband's sponsorship, and we decide to get divorced, will he be required to continue sponsoring our residency in the UAE? What rights do I have in this situation,...

Dubai: RTA announces renaming of GGICO Metro Station

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai on Friday announced the renaming of a Dubai Metro station in Dubai. As per the announcement posted on social media, GGICO Metro Station’s name has been changed to Al Metro Garhoud...

UAE-India Friendship Hospital for workers announced after Sheikh Hamdan’s visit

A not-for-profit hospital and a virtual UAE-India trade corridor are among the key initiatives announced following Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan's first official visit to India. The UAE-India Friendship Hospital (UIFH), which will aim to provide inclusive and accessible healthcare...

Dubai ranked second in the world as a food capital with 1,200 new restaurant licenses.

From shawarma to sushi, Dubai is proving day after day that it's the capital of flavors! With an ever-increasing number of restaurants and diverse experiences, it's become one of the most prominent destinations for food lovers around the world. Dubai...

UAE announces 5-year tourist permits for Pakistanis

Pakistanis can now avail of a five-year multiple-entry tourist visa after the resolution of existing issues, UAE Ambassador to Pakistan Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al Zaabi announced on Tuesday. According to Dubai’s General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs website,...

UAE Corporate Tax: Ministry of Finance sets new tax rules for non-resident person’s nexus

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Finance has announced the issuance of Cabinet Decision No. 35 of 2025 on the Determination of a Non-Resident Person’s Nexus in the State for the Purposes of Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on...

Dubai World Cup traffic update: RTA offers 5,000 parking spaces and free shuttles

Dubai: The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has issued a traffic advisory for the 29th Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday, April 5. With a large crowd expected, the RTA has introduced several measures to ensure...

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Return to online school: UAE families juggle work and life as homes become classrooms

Schools across the UAE resumed the new academic term online, but for many families, the shift has once again...

Air India allows passengers to rebook to India from any airport in UAE without any extra charge.

Stranded passengers in the UAE can now rebook their cancelled Air India Express flights from any airport in the country to any destination in...

Big News from UAE: New Glass-Domed Mosque Opens in Sharjah

As the sun sets over Al Dhaid, the inside of newly opened Al Nasr Mosque begins to glow. Golden light pours through a giant...

Dubai Gold Prices Fall Below Dh600/Gram, Drop Dh11 in 24 Hours

Gold prices dropped below Dh600 per gram in Dubai on Friday morning as the yellow metal slipped below $5,000, reaching close to a one-week...

Gold Prices Stable in Dubai Morning Trade – 24K Around Dh610

Gold Prices: At 9am UAE time, the 24K gold price was trading at Dh610.75 per gram, slightly up from last night’s close. Among the...