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Dubai residents

Dubai Ruler Calls for UAE Flag

Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid has called on residents to raise the UAE flag. The call is to raise the flag across homes and buildings.

Dubai residents can now pay RTA fines, fees in instalments

Starting next week, Dubai residents using Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) services can make payments in instalments. The authority has a tie-up with shopping and financial services app Tabby to arrange the instalment facility for customers using RTA services across...

Dubai residents look for new home after evacuating ’tilted building’

Almost a month after they were forced to evacuate from their homes due to structural damages, residents of the Al Qaseer building are still living in limbo. “For up to 10 days, our landlord offered to reimburse our costs...

GDRFA extends visa validity for stranded Dubai residents

The visas have been extended till November 10, 2021, the authority said. The General Directorate of Residence and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA), Dubai, has extended the expiry date of residence visas for nationals of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Nigeria and...

Dubai residents don’t need GDRFA approval to fly back, says Emirates

The airline sent out emails to Dubai residents who had travelled outside the country. Dubai residents travelling back to the emirate no longer need an approval from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA), Emirates Airline has confirmed. The...

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UAE airlines scramble as regional tensions trigger flight suspensions and delays on

Airlines operating from the United Arab Emirates are revising timetables and cancelling routes as tensions rise around the Strait of Hormuz and broader regional security worries. Flights to Iran remain suspended, while services to Israel and Saudi Arabia face ongoing restrictions.

President appoints Gadi Eisenkot to attempt coalition after Israel election deadlock

President Isaac Herzog has tasked former military chief Gadi Eisenkot with building a coalition after a stalemated election. Eisenkot faces limited options and a tight deadline.

Pattambi Association Holds Welfare Event for Expatriates in Dammam

The Pattambi Association hosted a family‑oriented event in Dammam, focusing on expatriate welfare and cultural activities. Leaders addressed the gathering and honored contributors to the community.

Trump says US not at war with Iran after Qeshm Island strike, vows more oil output

President Donald Trump insisted the United States is not at war with Iran despite a recent strike on Qeshm Island. He also suggested cutting aid to Israel amid shifting US political sentiment.

Philippines brings home 38 workers from Saudi Arabia amid regional unrest

The Philippines repatriated 38 overseas workers from Saudi Arabia on 6 November, providing financial, food and accommodation support. The move is part of a broader “Saving Lives” effort under President Marcos Jr.’s UPLIFT initiative.