Friday, February 7, 2025

UAE

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...

Dubai-Malaysia travel: Airlines launch interline flights to over 40 destinations

Dubai carrier flydubai and Batik Air Malaysia have announced an interline agreement that will offer flydubai passengers access to more than 40 destinations across Batik Air's network via Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). The interline agreement will offer passengers seamless...

RTA announces extended Dubai Metro timings on November 10

The Dubai Metro Red Line and Green Line will operate from 3.00am to 12am on Sunday, November 10, 2024, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Friday. This extended timing is to accommodate individuals who will join the Dubai...

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UAE: Umrah airfares rise 140% ahead of Ramadan

With the holy month of Ramadan approaching, there has been a spike in Umrah enquiries and bookings in the...

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) in Dirham, 6th Feb 2025

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) Today Per tola is AED 3,977.36 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is AED 3,410.00. Usually people...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – 6th Feb 2025

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia (SAR) Today Per tola is SAR 4,000.68 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 3,430.00. Usually...

Today Gold Rate in Qatar – 6th Feb 2025

Today Gold Rate in Qatar Today Per tola is QAR 3,895.71 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is QAR 3,340.00. Usually people opt...

Today Gold Rate in Oman – 6th Feb 2025

Today Gold Rate in Oman Today Per tola is OMR 408.82 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is OMR 350.50. Usually people opt...