Thursday, July 3, 2025

Dubai

Dubai launches student visa system

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai About developing the visa system Students Providing scholarships for global talents, work visas for graduates, a strategy to attract prestigious universities,...

Dubai announces free parking for Hijri New Year public holiday

All public parking zones, except multi-level parking terminals, across Dubai will be free of charge on Friday, June 27, in observance of the Hijri New Year holiday. Regular parking fees will resume on Saturday, June 28, the Roads and Transport...

Free Wi-Fi at all bus and marine transport stations in Dubai

Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) provides free Wi-Fi at all 43 bus and marine transport stations in the emirate. The Roads and Transport Authority announced that Dubai Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the provision of free...

Dubai announces flexible work hours for some employees during summer

Dubai announced flexible working hours for government employees during summer 2025 on Sunday. The initiative is set to begin on July 1 and run until September 12, 2025, the Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) stated, adding that it will...

Dubai to reserve 4 public beaches for families during Eid Al Adha holidays

Four Dubai public beaches will be designated exclusively for families during the Eid Al Adha holiday. The beaches include Jumeirah 2, Jumeirah 3, Umm Suqeim 1, and Umm Suqeim 2. The initiative by Dubai Municipality (DM) aims to regulate visitor...

Dubai: No private parking? Residents may need to pay Dh500 for a spot this summer

With the Eid Al Adha break starting next Thursday, many UAE residents preparing for summer travel are facing an unexpected hurdle - soaring private parking fees. Those without designated building parking now find themselves shelling out Dh500 to Dh600 a...

Dubai: Parkin launches parking subscriptions from Dh300

Dubai: Parkin, Dubai’s public parking operator, has announced that parking subscriptions are now available across all areas it manages. The update was shared via the company’s social media channels on Monday, May 19. The parking subscription service offers several benefits,...

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: Private parking fees double in some areas; motorists urge action amid soaring rates

Hameed Hashim, a rice trader living in Al Warqa and operating his wholesale business in Al Ras, said he is now spending more on parking as it has become more expensive than ever. Until November last year, he paid Dh16...

Dubai: RTA announces renaming of GGICO Metro Station

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai on Friday announced the renaming of a Dubai Metro station in Dubai. As per the announcement posted on social media, GGICO Metro Station’s name has been changed to Al Metro Garhoud...

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UAE will now allow flying taxis to use existing helipads

UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has issued the regulatory framework allowing both electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft...

Next UAE public holiday: Residents likely enjoy a 3-day weekend soon

The birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) will be the next public holiday in the UAE. Believed to be on Rabi Al Awwal 12, residents...

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) in Dirham, 2nd July 2025

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) Today Per tola is AED 4,668.44 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is AED 4,002.50. Usually people...

Today Gold Rate in Qatar – 2nd July 2025

Today Gold Rate in Qatar Today Per tola is QAR 4,677.19 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is QAR 4,010.00. Usually people opt...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – 2nd July 2025

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia (SAR) Today Per tola is SAR 4,817.15 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 4,130.00. Usually...