Tuesday, May 13, 2025

UAE

Now, parents in Dubai can apply for digital birth certificate

Dubai has launched a fully digital birth certificate issuance service. The new service by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) allows parents to obtain an official birth certificate in three languages — Arabic, English, and Urdu — without the need...

UAE: 6-day break likely as Sharjah announces Eid Al Fitr holidays for public sector

Sharjah has announced Eid Al Fitr holiday dates for government sector employees. The holiday will commence from Shawwal 1 to Shawwal 3, 1446 AH, according to the Sharjah Government's Department of Human Resources announcement on Tuesday. Official work will resume...

UAE announces Eid Al Fitr holiday dates for public sector employees

The UAE has announced Eid Al Fitr holiday dates for government sector employees across the country on Monday. The holiday will begin on Shawwal 1 and end on Shawwal 3, 1446 AH, corresponding to the Gregorian calendar, the Federal Authority...

Dubai Introduces Seamless, Ticketless Parking System Across Key Locations

A revolutionary, fully automated, and hassle-free parking system is now in operation in select areas of Dubai, offering a seamless experience for motorists. With no waiting, no tickets, and no manual payments, the new parking solution has been implemented in...

UAE Eid Al Fitr holidays: Family travel soars as budget-friendly, visa-free destinations trend

Have you planned your Eid Al Fitr getaway yet? If you're curious about the latest travel trends, Khaleej Times spoke to experts to find out the details. Travel agencies report a shift towards family-oriented, experience-based trips. UAE residents are opting...

UAE aims to increase foreign investments to Dh240 billion by 2031

The UAE focuses on investing in several sectors, most notably industry, financial services, and information technology. I depend UAE Cabine today, Tuesday, the National Investment Strategy, which aims to increase foreign investment to 240 billion dirhams by 2031, and increase...

UAE issues new policy on recognising foreign degrees

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced revisions to its policies regarding the recognition of foreign university degrees. Under the new regulations, the ministry will grant conditional recognition to degrees obtained through distance learning,...

Sharjah’s Ramadan Nights offers up to 75% discounts, entertainment galore

Sharjah: Expo Centre Sharjah witnessed a huge turnout as the much-anticipated ‘Ramadan Nights’ exhibition kicked off on Friday. Running until March 30, the 42nd edition of the exhibition offers discounts of up to 75 per cent on a wide range...

Ramadan in Dubai: RTA to distribute free Iftar meals at metro stations

In keeping with the spirit of togetherness and sharing blessings during the holy month of Ramadan, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will be distributing free iftar meals at metro stations. The authority said that it will be offering free...

Sharjah unifies SMS parking payment system

Sharjah on Thursday, March 6, said that the SMS payment format for public parking users has been unified across all cities in the emirate. The Sharjah Municipality also said that the city code 'KH' previously used in Khor Fakkan has...

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Dubai’s Global Village announces extension of Season 29

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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...