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UAE

UAE petrol, diesel prices for April 2025 announced

The UAE has announced fuel prices for April. In March, fuel rates slightly dropped after they were hiked in February. The new rates will apply from April 1 and are as follows: Super 98 petrol will cost Dh2.57 a...

Eid Al Fitr in UAE: Free parking timing, revised public transport schedules; full guide

With Eid Al Fitr just around the corner, authorities across the UAE are announcing holidays and changes in timings for public parks, beaches and other services. From Eid declarations in residents' home countries to the official announcement coming right from...

Dubai rolls out new parking fee from April 4; which areas will cost Dh6 per hour

More locations have been categorised as premium parking “in high-demand, densely populated areas, including adjacent to or near public transport infrastructure,” Parkin Company PJSC announced on Wednesday, confirming that the new variable parking fees in Dubai will take effect...

Dubai to Launch WhatsApp Service for Consumer Complaints in April

Consumers in Dubai will soon be able to file complaints against retailers directly through WhatsApp, with a quick resolution process in place. This initiative by the Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade (DCCPFT), a part of the Dubai...

UAE’s new traffic law takes effect on March 29: Three categories exempt from driver’s licence

The Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2024 on Traffic and Road Regulations, issued by the UAE government in 2024, is set to take effect on March 29. The official UAE legislation platform, “UAE Legislation,” which is developed and overseen by...

UAE-UK travel: Visa costs to increase by up to 10% from April onwards

Residents in the UAE travelling to the United Kingdom for tourism, medical treatment, study and other purposes will have to shell out higher visa costs from next month. The fees for visas have increased by around 10 per cent for...

Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has launched a new Dh100 banknote

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has launched a new Dh100 banknote. The currency note is made of polymer and features innovative designs and advanced security features. The new banknote will be circulated with the existing Dh100 note starting...

Dubai: New variable parking fees to start on April 4, peak pricing for 6 hours daily

New variable parking fees in Dubai will take effect on April 4, Parkin PJSC – the largest operator of paid public parking facilities and services in the emirate – confirmed in a company disclosure posted on Dubai Financial Market...

Dubai Land Department Launches Pilot Phase of the ‘Real Estate Tokenisation Project’

In a groundbreaking move to revolutionize the real estate sector, Dubai Land Department (DLD) has launched the pilot phase of the ‘Real Estate Tokenisation Project’, making it the first real estate registration entity in the Middle East to adopt this advanced technology. Developed...

UAE government has announced the Dates of Eid Al Fitr holidays for Employees and Schools

Dubai : The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced this year's Eid al Fitr holidays. Giving information about the holidays to be given to government employees, the UAE government has said that if the month of Ramadan is of...

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Dubai’s Global Village announces extension of Season 29

Sad to see one of your favourite destinations wrapping up for the summer? The good news is that Dubai's...

UAE starts easing penalties for companies late to register taxes

Dubai: The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced that it has started applying a UAE Cabinet Decision to waive fines for some businesses that...

Hajj 2025: When will Umrah resume? Season calendar announced

As preparations for Hajj 2025 intensify in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, many Muslims who did not get the chance to perform the holy...

UAE airlines extend suspension of flights to Pakistan as tensions with India escalate

As tensions continue to escalate between India and Pakistan, a number of UAE airlines have extended suspension of flights to Pakistani soil. The two neighbours...

Free Wi-Fi launched on Ras Al Khaimah public buses

Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority has rolled out free high-speed WiFi on all its public buses—both within the emirate and on...