Monday, April 20, 2026

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UAE’s final visa amnesty call: Regularize or leave by December 31

A top official at the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) has issued a call to illegal residents, urging them to avail the visa amnesty before it concludes on December 31, 2024. The amnesty scheme, which began on...

UAE: No visa amnesty services on Sep. 15 due to public holiday

The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai on Friday announced that it will be closed on Sunday, September 15, on the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. GDRFA urged those wishing to regularise their status or exiting the...

Dubai: 1.58 lakh golden visas were issued in Dubai last year

Dubai: 1.58 lakh golden visas were issued in Dubai last year. This was revealed by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA). The Director General of GDRFA, Lt. General Muhammad Ahmed Al Marri said. The total number of...

Dubai flights: GDRFA, ICA approval required for UAE residents from 10 countries

Passengers will need to present a rapid PCR test report with a QR code for a test conducted at the departure airport within six hours of departure UAE residents can now travel to Dubai without prior approval of the General...

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...

India-Dubai flights: You can travel if you have GDRFA approval, negative Covid test results

Dubai residence visa holders can travel from India to Dubai as long as they have an approval from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA), in addition to negative Covid test results. Airline representatives at check-in counters would...

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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Saudi Gold Price Today

Gold prices in Saudi Arabia are a key indicator of the country's economic trends. The latest rates for 20 April 2026 are available online.

Saudi Arabia Flights Disrupted Today

Passengers in Saudi Arabia are experiencing disruptions today. Flights have been delayed and cancelled in several cities.

Abu Dhabi Earthquake News Today

A minor earthquake of 2 magnitude was detected in Abu Dhabi. The earthquake was reported by Gulf Today.

UAE Poultry Price Fixing Alleged Amid Iran Crisis

A cartel is accused of foul play in fixing poultry prices in the UAE. The allegations come amid an ongoing Iran crisis, which may be impacting the market.

Saudi Arabia arrests over 14,000 illegal residents in week-long crackdown, thousands deported – The Times of India

Saudi Arabia's taken a bold step. It's arrested over 14,000 individuals residing in the country illegally. This week-long crackdown's part of the government's push...