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UAE

Sharjah announces free public parking on Sunday on Prophet’s birthday

Public parking will be free in Sharjah on the birthday of Prophet Muhammad on Sunday, September 15. According to Sharjah Municipality, this exemption does not apply to the seven-day paid public parking zones, which are operational throughout the week and...

UAE: No visa amnesty services on Sep. 15 due to public holiday

The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai on Friday announced that it will be closed on Sunday, September 15, on the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. GDRFA urged those wishing to regularise their status or exiting the...

Dubai Electronic Security Center launches the Dubai AI security policy

More than 5,000 business leaders and investors gathered at Madinat Jumeirah, bringing their dreams and ambitions from 100 countries. To protect Dubai from cyber threats, reveal Dubai Electronic Security Center About a new policy aimed at protecting artificial intelligence and...

Dubai: Hala Taxis Now Available for Easy Booking via WhatsApp

Hala Taxis, a partnership between Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Careem, has introduced a new way to book rides through WhatsApp, making the service even more accessible. This feature is designed to simplify the booking process, leveraging...

UAE: Typing centres hire extra staff to deal with surge in visa amnesty applications

As thousands of overstaying expats rush to regularise their status under the UAE's ongoing amnesty programme, typing centres are witnessing a surge in applications. The increased demand has placed added responsibilities on facilities, prompting many to adjust their operations. Immigration...

Dubai: Now, book taxis through WhatsApp with Hala’s new feature

Booking a taxi in Dubai has become more convenient as commuters can now hail a cab through WhatsApp, following the launch of the new service by e-hailing taxi solution Hala. The new feature is aimed at improving passengers' experience. “WhatsApp...

How the UAE is leading the region in attracting investments

What makes the UAE so attractive for investment? And what challenges does this economic landscape face as it evolves? The United Arab Emirates continued Leading the Arab world in attracting foreign investment Direct, with over 1,216 projects and capital inflows...

UAE: Now, deposit or withdraw cryptocurrencies in dirhams through this bank

UAE residents can now deposit and withdraw UAE dirhams against cryptocurrencies they are holding. Crypto.com and Standard Chartered Bank have tied up to enable near-real-time processing of US dollar, euro and UAE dirham deposits and withdrawals on the cryptocurrency exchange...

UAE: Private sector employees to get paid holiday on Prophet’s birthday

UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced that Sunday, September 15 (12 Rabi al-Awwal 1446H) will be a paid public holiday for private sector employees to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him). According to...

Dubai-Manila flight: Dh1 tickets offered by airline until September 10

Filipino expats in Dubai who are planning to fly to Manila are in for a treat. They can now take advantage of the Dh1 one-way base fare flight deal, an offer just in time for the holiday season. Cebu Pacific,...

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