The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai has been awarded a 7‑star rating by the Global Innovation Institute for its future‑shaping initiatives. Highlights include a 3.4‑second “Red Carpet” immigration process and an AI‑driven Future Radar system.
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...
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. 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...
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...
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 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...
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...
Filipino pop star Carmelle triumphed at the debut Eurovision Asia held in Bangkok, securing the top spot with her song “Sobra‑Sobra”. The event featured 11 nations and drew enthusiastic crowds despite a modest live audience.
The Saudi Interior Ministry announced that two citizens, Fadel bin Hassan bin Abdullah Al Safwani and Jawad bin Abdullah bin Ali Khurairis, were executed after their terrorism convictions were upheld. The ministry warned that severe measures will persist against anyone endangering public security.
Business leaders and experts say the Gulf Railway will streamline logistics across the GCC, handling millions of passengers and 200 million tonnes of cargo annually. The network connects Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE and Oman.
Transport and postal deputy minister Fatima Abdullah Al-Dhaen explains the strategic benefits of the Gulf Railway. The rail line is set to enhance connectivity, logistics efficiency and private sector involvement.
India’s U‑19 side chased down 338 runs against Pakistan, winning by a single wicket on the final ball in Oman. Legends Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and Virender Sehwag lauded the performance, highlighting standout contributions from Aaryavir Sehwag and Lakshya Raichandani.
