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Dubai launches new residency visa renewal platform that completes…

Residents can now renew their visa easily as the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) launched a new AI-powered digital platform. Through the platform Salama, residents can complete their visa renewal within minutes. They can also download the...

Dubai announces new multiple-entry visa scheme: Details Here

Yacht crew members can now apply for a multiple-entry visa to Dubai, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) announced on Saturday, February 22. The new multiple-entry visa will be for six months, the GDRFA said on the...

Dubai announces car-free areas as part of the ‘Super Block’ project

Dubai is moving towards creating sustainable, livable residential areas with its Super Block initiative, which aims to establish car-free zones. Announced on Thursday as part of the city's broader vision for a greener future, the initiative seeks to transform...

Dubai: Parking fees in Dubai will increase during major events

Parkin on Wednesday said that new variable parking fees would apply in some areas of Dubai. The public parking operator announced a fee of Dh25 per hour during events, near event areas. This revised tariff will be effective February 17. In...

Blue Visa: Applications now open for UAE’s 10-Year Blue Visa

Dubai: Individuals who have made significant contributions to environmental protection and sustainability can now apply for the UAE’s 10-year Blue Residency visa. First announced in May 2024, the long-term visa aims to attract experts in sustainability and climate change,...

Dubai Gold Price: Gold rate slipped once again in Dubai, know today’s price

Dubai Gold Rate: These days there is a continuous fluctuation in the price of gold in Dubai. The rate of gold has been changing in this way for the last one month in Dubai. Today, for the second consecutive...

Dubai: Over a dozen flights diverted after flydubai plane aborts takeoff from DXB

A flydubai aircraft aborted its take-off at Dubai International Airport on Friday morning. All passengers and crew left the plane safely, the airline said. The service to Hargeisa International Airport, in Somalia, was due to leave the emirate at 3.55am....

Dubai: RTA announces extended Dubai Metro timings for January 12

Dubai Metro will start operations as early as 5am, instead of 8am, on Sunday, January 12, the Roads and Transport Authority announced on Thursday. The metro timings are being extended to facilitate smooth transportation for Dubai Marathon scheduled to take...

New Dubai smart rental index: Landlords must improve property ratings to hike rents

Landlords of older buildings in Dubai will now have to renovate their properties to bring them up to par with luxury buildings, raising their ratings in order to increase rents, according to authorities announcing the details of the new...

Dubai Expands Free WiFi Service to More Bus Stations

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai has announced the expansion of its free WiFi service across more bus stations in the city. Originally launched on December 1 at four key locations—Satwa, Union, Al Ghubaiba, and Gold Souq—this initiative...

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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...

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...

Dubai Metro New Fines Alert: Dh100 to Dh2,000 Penalties Announced

Dubai: If you’ve ever rushed onto the Dubai Metro only to realise you’re in the wrong cabin, you’re not alone. While it’s a common...

Indian woman missing in Dubai, last location Ajman Police HQ, son seeks help

Disturbing news has emerged from Dubai, where an Indian woman has been missing for the past few days. Her son, Shaivi Bhandkar, has appealed...