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Coronavirus: Residency visa issues in the UAE clarified

People can renew and also transfer residency to a different sponsor inside the country ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE Photos: Borders tighten as countries race to contain coronavirus outbreak Photos: Italy's windows, balconies and rooftops amid coronavirus Photos: France locks down...

Coronavirus: All you need to know about UAE visa restrictions

Coronavirus precaution: Readers’ questions about overnight changes to UAE visas answered ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE Pictures: From Ronaldo to Arteta - sports stars and coronavirus Coronavirus effect: With shoots cancelled, stars show off hidden talents Photos: Cities deserted as world...

UAE: Why won’t the bank refund the credit card annual fee?

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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...

Watchman on trial for involvement in flesh trade in UAE

The young man argued he had nothing to do with the crime and was just doing his job. A young African man, who worked as a watchman at two brothels run by a human trafficking gang, recently stood trial at...

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UAE Golden Visa: 7 additional professions eligible for 10-year residency permit

As people from all over the world make UAE their home, the country's leaders have introduced initiatives such as...

Dubai Airport will close as Al Maktoum races to completion; what is DXB’s future?

With the first phase of new Al Maktoum International Airport set for completion by 2032, the closure of Dubai International Airport (DXB) has been...

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan announces Golden Visa for nurses

Dubai will now offer golden visas to nurses employed with Dubai Health who have served for more than 15 years under the directives of...

Dubai’s Salik to launch ‘customised tags’ for corporate customers

Dubai’s exclusive toll gate operator, Salik, is in the process of launching a new ‘Customised Tags’ initiative, allowing corporate customers to personalise Salik tags...

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...