Thursday, July 3, 2025

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UAE will now allow flying taxis to use existing helipads

UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has issued the regulatory framework allowing both electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft (eVTOLs) and conventional helicopters to operate interchangeably on the same infrastructure. This means the existing helipads can be used for take-off...

UAE, Pakistan sign visa exemption agreement for some passport holders

The UAE and Pakistan have signed a visa exemption agreement for diplomatic and official passports, said Ishaq Dar, deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs of Pakistan. The announcement was made following the 12th session of Pakistan-UAE Joint Ministerial...

UAE announces Hijri New Year holiday for public sector employees

The UAE government has officially declared Friday, June 27, as a public holiday on the occasion of the Islamic New Year, marking the beginning of the Hijri year 1447 AH. The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) announcement applies...

UAE issues strict exam guidelines, disciplinary actions for violations

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Education has issued a detailed guide regulating end-of-year examinations, clearly outlining disciplinary measures for students who breach the integrity of the centralised exam system. Offenses are categorised into two levels: first-time violations and...

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) in Dirham, 14th June 2025

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) Today Per tola is AED 4,648.03 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is AED 3,985.00. Usually people opt for purchasing gold rates in Dubai (UAE) per tola according to their needs and...

UAE: Can employees request to add annual salary increment clause in employment contract?

Question: I am currently employed at a mainland Dubai company that offers bonuses, annual salary increases, and other benefits. I’ve received a job offer from another company that provides a higher base salary but does not mention any annual...

UAE announces outdoor work ban starting June 15

The UAE will enforce a ban on outdoor work under direct sunlight from 12.30pm to 3pm daily for three months, starting June 15. This midday break initiative, introduced to protect workers during the country’s peak summer heat, is now...

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 applies to private sector employers and workers with academic degrees issued outside the UAE, covering...

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 regulator sent out a notice to all licensed financial institutions (LFIs) in the country, notifying...

UAE residents lost over Dh20 million in rejected Schengen visa applications in 2024

UAE residents hoping to visit Europe “wasted” a whopping Dh20.6 million (€4.93 million) in 2024 due to rejected Schengen visa applications, according to a recent report. Latest data revealed that a total of 260,229 visa applications were filed from the...

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UAE will now allow flying taxis to use existing helipads

UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has issued the regulatory framework allowing both electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft...

Next UAE public holiday: Residents likely enjoy a 3-day weekend soon

The birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) will be the next public holiday in the UAE. Believed to be on Rabi Al Awwal 12, residents...

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) in Dirham, 2nd July 2025

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) Today Per tola is AED 4,668.44 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is AED 4,002.50. Usually people...

Today Gold Rate in Qatar – 2nd July 2025

Today Gold Rate in Qatar Today Per tola is QAR 4,677.19 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is QAR 4,010.00. Usually people opt...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – 2nd July 2025

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia (SAR) Today Per tola is SAR 4,817.15 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 4,130.00. Usually...