Saturday, April 4, 2026

UAE

UAE introduces five year residency visa for retired residents over 55

Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) has announced new regulations for issuing residency and identification cards to retired residents in the UAE. This includes the introduction of a 5-year residency visa for expatriates...

UAE announces New Year public holiday for government employees

January 1, 2025, Wednesday, will be a public holiday for government employees in the UAE, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources announced on Friday. This will be the first public holiday in the country during the upcoming year. The advisory...

Dubai Metro Blue Line to open in 2029

The Roads and Transport Authority announced today, Thursday Dubai Metro Blue Line to start operating Effective September 9, 2029. According to the media office To the Government of Dubai, The 30-kilometre project strategically connects key areas of the emirate through...

UAE Labour Law: What are Employee Rights in Contract Termination?

Foreign workers from around the world who have come to live in the UAE have played a vital role in building the Emirates' diversified economy. As the UAE continues to welcome the best talent to join locals in bolstering...

How to apply for resident parking permit in Abu Dhabi

Residents in Abu Dhabi have the opportunity to reserve parking spots in their localities during certain hours of the day. Known as the residents' parking permit or Mawaqif parking permit, this allows homeowners as well as tenants to reserve a...

UAE’s final visa amnesty call: Regularize or leave by December 31

A top official at the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) has issued a call to illegal residents, urging them to avail the visa amnesty before it concludes on December 31, 2024. The amnesty scheme, which began on...

UAE public holidays 2025 revealed: Why you could get more days off next year

Dreaming up your next big holiday? Us too. And to make things easier to start planning for next year, the UAE public holidays 2025 have already been announced. It looks like we’ll have at least 12 public holidays in the...

UAE launches world’s first tax refund system for tourists on e-commerce purchases

Tourists in the UAE can apply for a VAT refund directly through e-commerce platforms registered with the Authority before shipping their purchases. The United Arab Emirates has entered New VAT refund process Added to e-commerce purchases made by tourists during...

New Egyptian step to reduce debts and ease interest burdens

Egypt Moves to Reduce Debt: New Strategy Looms for 2025 In light of the economic challenges facing Egypt as a result of the increase in debt over the past ten years, the government is moving towards formulating a new strategy...

Dubai cuts domestic worker residence visa requirements in new online procedure

All domestic worker visa services — including application, renewal and cancellation of residence permits — can now be accessed through the Dubai Now app, authorities announced on Wednesday. The 'Dubai Now' smart app now serves as the sole channel for...

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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...