Sunday, June 29, 2025

UAE

UAE eases visa rules for Sudanese citizens whose passports have almost expired

Abu Dhabi: In a humanitarian gesture to support Sudanese nationals facing difficult circumstances, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security has announced that Sudanese residents in the UAE who have overstayed their visas can now apply...

UAE traffic alert: Dubai announces traffic diversion on Al Qudra Road from June 22

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a temporary traffic diversion as part of ongoing efforts to enhance traffic flow in Dubai and improve intersections on Al Qudra Road. In a social media post, the RTA confirmed the...

Sheikh Mohammed announces changes to UAE ministries

Establishing a new Ministry of Foreign Trade, changing the name of the Ministry of Economy, and incorporating artificial intelligence into government decision-making. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler...

New multi-entry visa lets tourists explore all six GCC countries with single application

Dubai: Soon, visiting the Gulf’s top destinations may be as easy as clicking 'apply' once. A major travel update is on the way for UAE residents and frequent travellers: a unified tourist visa that covers all six GCC countries is...

Dubai announces holiday for Hijri New Year for government employees

Dubai has announced the official holiday for Hijri New Year for government employees on Friday, June 27, translating into a three-day weekend. Normal working hours are expected to resume on Monday, June 30. The holiday will apply to government entities, departments...

Free Wi-Fi at all bus and marine transport stations in Dubai

Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) provides free Wi-Fi at all 43 bus and marine transport stations in the emirate. The Roads and Transport Authority announced that Dubai Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the provision of free...

GCC tourist visa: What we know so far about the unified 6-country visa

Dubai: Soon, visiting the Gulf’s top destinations may be as easy as clicking 'apply' once. A major travel update is on the way for UAE residents and frequent travellers: a unified tourist visa that covers all six GCC countries is...

Dubai announces flexible work hours for some employees during summer

Dubai announced flexible working hours for government employees during summer 2025 on Sunday. The initiative is set to begin on July 1 and run until September 12, 2025, the Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) stated, adding that it will...

UAE announces Hijri New Year holiday for public sector employees

The UAE government has officially declared Friday, June 27, as a public holiday on the occasion of the Islamic New Year, marking the beginning of the Hijri year 1447 AH. The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) announcement applies...

UAE issues strict exam guidelines, disciplinary actions for violations

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Education has issued a detailed guide regulating end-of-year examinations, clearly outlining disciplinary measures for students who breach the integrity of the centralised exam system. Offenses are categorised into two levels: first-time violations and...

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Dubai launches student visa system

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai About...

Emirates extends cancellation of flights to and from Tehran until July 5

Dubai’s flagship carrier Emirates on Saturday said its flights to and from Tehran, Iran, will remain suspended till July 5, 2025. The decision comes as...

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) in Dirham, 28th June 2025

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) Today Per tola is SAR 4,735.50 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 4,060.00. Usually people...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – 28th June 2025

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia (SAR) Today Per tola is SAR 4,735.50 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 4,060.00 Usually...

Today Gold Rate in Qatar – 28th June 2025

Today Gold Rate in Qatar Today Per tola is QAR 4,601.37 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is QAR 3,945.00. Usually people opt...