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UAE visa

UAE visa: Now, GCC residents can extend e-visa for additional 30 days

Residents of GCC countries and their companions can apply for a 30-day e-visa to enter UAE and this can be extended for an additional 30 days, the UAE Digital Government announced on Monday. Earlier, GCC residents were not allowed to...

UAE updates visa exemption policy for 87 countries; details here

UAE VISA : The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently announced an update to its Visa Exemption Policy. Now UAE is providing visa on arrival service to citizens of 87 countries. However, India's name is not included in this...

UAE Visa Rule Changes: Big News! UAE changes visa rules for citizens living abroad, see details

UAE Visa Rule Latest Update: UAE residence visa holders can now apply for a re-entry permit, if they are outside the country for over six months. Residents will have to specify the reason for staying outside and provide proof...

Can I renew my vehicle registration if my UAE visa has expired?

Dubai: Is your vehicle registration due for renewal? Completing the process is extremely easy, and if your car was manufactured less than three years ago, you would not need a vehicle test report. A Gulf News reader wrote in, however,...

UAE: My UAE visa has been cancelled. How can I stay on?

Dubai: If your UAE residence visa has expired, or has been cancelled, and if you wish to stay on in the UAE, what is the best way to regularise your status? This was a question raised by a Gulf...

UAE visa: Expat bureaus in UAE need to issue visas in the Emirates

UAE visa:A Sharjah Police official says the internal decision is to streamline the bureau Sharjah: Expat families seeking to lay a family member to rest now have to arrange for burial in the emirate where the visa of the departed...

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UAE Turns Waste Into Resources Through Biofuel, Textile and Food Initiatives

The United Arab Emirates is converting waste streams into valuable assets, from biofuel made from used cooking oil to organic fertilizers and textile recycling. New programs aim to cut landfill use and create economic opportunities.

Fujairah Crash Claims 14 Lives, Crown Prince Visits Bereaved Family

A massive crash on Fujairah’s Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road resulted in 14 fatalities and 30 injuries. Crown Prince Sheikh Muhammad personally met the family of Siddique Thuppilikaat Moideen to express his sympathy.

UAE Cabinet Sets New Administrative Penalties for Non‑Muslim Worship Sites

The UAE Cabinet issued Resolution No. 172, introducing administrative penalties for non‑Muslim worship sites that violate the 2023 federal law. The measure details reporting, suspension, training and appeal processes.

US Strikes Iranian Sirik Tower, Iran Hits Bahrain Radar in Retaliation

The United States targeted a communications tower on Iran’s Sirik island with MQ‑1 drones. Iran responded by destroying a US‑installed radar on Bahrain’s island. Both sides claim drone involvement.

Microsoft 365 outage disrupts Outlook, Teams, and Copilot worldwide for over 12 hours

A server fault halted Microsoft 365 services for more than half a day, impacting email, collaboration and AI tools across continents. Companies from airlines to stock exchanges reported delays and workarounds.