Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Records 100% Increase in civil union applications

The Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court, distinguished as the first and sole English-speaking family court in the Arab region, has experienced a notable surge in civil marriage applications, with over 20,000 couples applying—equivalent to an average of 40 applications...

ADNOC begins oil production in the Belbazem offshore area in Abu Dhabi

ADNOC expects production capacity in the Belbazem offshore area in Abu Dhabi to reach 45,000 barrels per day of light crude and 27 standard cubic feet per day of associated gas. She declaredAbu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)Today, Wednesday, crude...

Abu Dhabi announces extension of 10% tourism tax exemption

Event organisers in Abu Dhabi won't have to pay tourism fees on sold tickets until December 31, 2024, the authorities announced on Friday. The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has extended the waiver of...

UAE, red and yellow alerts declared due to fog

Abu Dhabi: Heavy fog in UAE. Heavy fog was experienced in Abu Dhabi Ajban and Al Faqa. In the background of this, the National Meteorological Center has announced red and yellow alerts.  The authorities had informed that the visibility will...

UAE: Tungsten Launches Digital Asset Custodian Services in Abu Dhabi

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) has granted Tungsten, the first regulated digital asset custodian located in the UAE, a license to operate out of the Abu Dhabi Global Market. Tungsten, the inaugural regulated custodian for digital assets established in...

UAE passport validity has now doubled

The United Arab Emirates has announced that Emirati passports are now valid for 10 years for people aged 21 and over, instead of five years. The UAE passport rule change was announced on the evening of Monday March 18 following...

Abu Dhabi Securities Market leads the region with strong performance

The performance of the Abu Dhabi market dominated the Gulf stock markets at the beginning of trading today, supported by the rise in oil prices and positive Chinese economic data, while the performance of the rest of the region’s...

Abu Dhabi restaurant closed for violating food safety rules

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has closed Al Nidham Restaurant for violating hygiene conditions, safety instructions, and control over the sale of food. ADAFSA issued an administrative closure decision against the restaurant, which carries...

Health alert issued after measles case confirmed on Abu Dhabi to Dublin flight

A passenger travelling from Abu Dhabi to Dublin on an Etihad Airways flight has tested positive for measles. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier said that it has been informed by the Irish authorities about the incident and is coordinating with...

UAE heavy fog alert: NMC issues red and yellow alert regarding heavy fog in UAE

Abu Dhabi: After days of rain in the UAE subsided, the weather changed again in the country. Heavy fog was experienced in the country on Monday. Heavy fog was experienced in various emirates including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al...

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GCC tourist visa: What we know so far about the unified 6-country visa

Dubai: Soon, visiting the Gulf’s top destinations may be as easy as clicking 'apply' once. A major travel update is...

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) in Dirham, 17th June 2025

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) Today Per tola is AED 4,817.15 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is AED 4,130.00. Usually people...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – 17th June 2025

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia (SAR) Today Per tola is SAR 4,898.80 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 4,200.00 Usually...

Today Gold Rate in Qatar – 17th June 2025

Today Gold Rate in Qatar Today Per tola is QAR 4,758.83 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is QAR 4,080.00. Usually people opt...

Today Gold Rate in Oman – 17th June 2025

Today Gold Rate in Oman Today Per tola is OMR 500.96 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is OMR 429.50. Usually people opt...