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Living in Uae

Abu Dhabi: COVID-19 guidelines for international travellers updated

Dubai: If you are about to fly in to Abu Dhabi, it is important to note the new guidelines that have been issued for international travellers. The guidelines were announced on December 22 and will be applicable from December...

UAE: How you can renew your residence permit online

Dubai: Did you know that if your residence visa is due for renewal, it is possible to apply for a renewal online, without the need to step out. The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) – which manages visa-related...

UAE: My friend borrowed Dh7,000 and now he isn’t returning it. What can I do?

Dubai: We have all found ourselves in the situation – a close friend or acquaintance is in financial need and asks for help. It could be a request for anything from Dh500 to Dh50,000, with a gentleman’s agreement to...

Latest News

UAE-Pakistan travel: PIA relaunches direct flights from Dubai to Skardu

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced on May 30 the re-launch of its direct service between Dubai International (DXB) airport...

Schengen visa scam in UAE: Fake travel agents charging Dh4,000, experts warn

With the summer travel season in full swing, UAE residents are being warned about fraudulent travel agents charging thousands of dirhams per person for...

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...

UAE introduces new service to verify academic degrees of private sector employees

A new digital project launched in the UAE will help verify the academic qualifications of private sector workers, authorities announced on Monday. The service...

UAE: Minimum bank balance requirement of Dh5,000 suspended

The Central Bank of the UAE on Tuesday asked banks not to increase the minimum balance requirement from Dh3,000 to Dh5,000 for retail customers. The...