Thursday, July 17, 2025

UAE

UAE clarifies eligibility of applicants for extended visa amnesty

Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security has confirmed that individuals violating residency and visa regulations after September 1 will not be included in the grace period for exemption from fines for violators of...

UAE’s National Day celebrations to be called Eid Al Etihad

The official name for the UAE National Day celebrations is 'Eid Al Etihad', its organising committee announced on Tuesday. The name emphasises the theme of 'union' (Etihad) and celebrates the unification of the Emirates on December 2, 1971. The theme...

UAE: Students who have not cleared EmSAT can reapply to universities

After UAE authorities announced the cancellation of EmSAT entrance exam in early November, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research allowed universities to set admission policies, minimum guidelines, and programmes to assist students. In return, it has established evaluation...

No luggage queues at Dubai’s new airport

Dubai: Passengers arriving at Dubai World Central’s new terminal won’t have to wait for their bags - instead, the luggage will be ready at the terminal upon arrival. Or even delivered directly to passengers' homes or hotels, says the...

UAE’s new free zone offers licence in 15 minutes, visa in 48 hours

The Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone (ANCFZ), the latest free zone established in the UAE, has attracted more than 450 companies in less than two months, a senior official said. “We are two months old and have done very well...

UAE passport tops the list of the least expensive in the world

Passport solution Emirati Among the least expensive passports in the world at around AED 65 (around US$17.70), it offers UAE citizens visa-free travel to 179 countries. A graphic from Visual Capitalist shows Visual Capitalist The 10 least expensive passports...

UAE: New Golden Visa scheme announced for teachers, school leaders in RAK

A new Golden Visa programme has been announced for private school educators in Ras Al Khaimah. According to the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Knowledge (RAK DOK), the scheme grants self-sponsored long-term residency to professionals who meet eligibility requirements. The...

Dubai: Work-from-home, flexible hours offered at some firms to help employees beat traffic

Many companies in Dubai are offering flexible hours and allow their employees to work from home to beat traffic during peak hours. Some private firms allow staff to work for eight-hour shifts at any time during the day to save...

Canada detects first human case of H5 bird flu

The Canadian Ministry of Health announced that officials Health in British Columbia Canadians are investigating what is believed to be the first human case of bird flu in Canada after a teenager tested positive for the disease. The teen, who...

Abu Dhabi: Senior citizens and residents can get discounts, priority service

Senior citizens and residents in Abu Dhabi, those aged 60 or older, can avail the Barkitna card. The card includes services at different levels, including government, semi-government and private sector. Along with the Barkitna card, the Fazaa card will also...

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Thinking of visiting Armenia this summer? Visa-free travel to the UAE and a Jennifer Lopez concert await you

From culinary festivals to Jeniffer Lopez, summer in Armenia offers a range of options Dubai: After an uncertain start to...

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) in Dirham, 16th July 2025

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) Today Per tola is AED 4,723.84 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is AED 4,050.00. Usually people...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – 16th July 2025

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia (SAR) Today Per tola is SAR 4,863.81 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 4,170.00. Usually...

Today Gold Rate in Qatar – 16th July 2025

Today Gold Rate in Qatar Today Per tola is QAR 4,694.68 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is QAR 4,025.00. Usually people opt...

Today Gold Rate in Oman – 16th July 2025

Today Gold Rate in Oman Today Per tola is OMR 495.71 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is OMR 425.00. Usually people opt...