Friday, February 20, 2026

residency visa

UAE: How long can parents sponsor children on a residency visa?

Question: I hold a regular two-year visa in the UAE. I am a father to twins – a boy and a girl. I wish to understand how long I can sponsor their visas in the UAE. Please advise. Answer: A...

UAE introduces five year residency visa for retired residents over 55

Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) has announced new regulations for issuing residency and identification cards to retired residents in the UAE. This includes the introduction of a 5-year residency visa for expatriates...

Dubai residency visa renewal: Expats can now complete medical test at home

Are you one of those who are quite busy and don't have the time to go for a medical test for your residency visa renewal process? Fret not. Expats in Dubai can have their medical test done in the comforts...

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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...