Tuesday, March 31, 2026

UAE

Sheikh Hamdan announces new leaders for key Dubai government entities

Dubai: Following the approval of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of...

UAE Golden Visa: 7 additional professions eligible for 10-year residency permit

As people from all over the world make UAE their home, the country's leaders have introduced initiatives such as 10-year residency to support talent. The Golden Visa allows visa-holders to live, work and study in the UAE without a...

Dubai Airport will close as Al Maktoum races to completion; what is DXB’s future?

With the first phase of new Al Maktoum International Airport set for completion by 2032, the closure of Dubai International Airport (DXB) has been officially confirmed. This transition has already sparked widespread discussion about the future of the DXB site,...

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan announces Golden Visa for nurses

Dubai will now offer golden visas to nurses employed with Dubai Health who have served for more than 15 years under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister,...

Dubai’s Salik to launch ‘customised tags’ for corporate customers

Dubai’s exclusive toll gate operator, Salik, is in the process of launching a new ‘Customised Tags’ initiative, allowing corporate customers to personalise Salik tags with unique designs and messages. “This initiative reflects Salik’s commitment to enhancing customer experience and embracing...

UAE offers multiple-entry permit to foreigners applying for Blue Residence visa

The UAE has launched a 180-day permit for expats to apply for the Blue Residency visa — a 10-year residency granted to individuals who have made “exceptional contributions and efforts” in protecting the environment. Eligible individuals outside the UAE can...

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 missed the corporate tax registration deadline. Under the Cabinet Decision, businesses that missed the deadline to...

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 trip wait eagerly to know when it will be possible for them to visit Makkah...

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 have exchanged fire since New Delhi launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, and Pakistan announced...

UAE airlines suspend flights to Pakistan after India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’

Flights between Pakistan and the UAE via Emirates remain suspended until Saturday, May 10, “due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding access to Pakistan’s airspace and airports." The Dubai-based airline announced on Thursday the following flights have been cancelled: Dubai-Lahore-Dubai EK623/May 8: Lahore-Dubai ...

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Return to online school: UAE families juggle work and life as homes become classrooms

Schools across the UAE resumed the new academic term online, but for many families, the shift has once again...

Air India allows passengers to rebook to India from any airport in UAE without any extra charge.

Stranded passengers in the UAE can now rebook their cancelled Air India Express flights from any airport in the country to any destination in...

Big News from UAE: New Glass-Domed Mosque Opens in Sharjah

As the sun sets over Al Dhaid, the inside of newly opened Al Nasr Mosque begins to glow. Golden light pours through a giant...

Dubai Gold Prices Fall Below Dh600/Gram, Drop Dh11 in 24 Hours

Gold prices dropped below Dh600 per gram in Dubai on Friday morning as the yellow metal slipped below $5,000, reaching close to a one-week...

Gold Prices Stable in Dubai Morning Trade – 24K Around Dh610

Gold Prices: At 9am UAE time, the 24K gold price was trading at Dh610.75 per gram, slightly up from last night’s close. Among the...