Monday, June 30, 2025

UAE

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...

UAE announces Dh50,000 fine for pilgrims travelling to Hajj without permit

A fine of Dh50,000 will be imposed on any UAE citizen arriving in Saudi Arabia without a valid Hajj permit approved by the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat (GAIAZ). The decision comes as part of the authority's...

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UAE petrol, diesel prices for July 2025 announced

The UAE has announced fuel prices for July. In June, prices stayed the same as in May, which had...

Dubai announces first successful test flight of air taxi ahead of 2026 rollout

Dubai has successfully conducted the first test flight of a flying taxi developed by Joby Aviation, marking a major milestone in the emirate’s journey...

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) in Dirham, 30th June 2025

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) Today Per tola is AED 4,601.37 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is AED 3,945.00. Usually people...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – 30th June 2025

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia (SAR) Today Per tola is SAR 4,758.83 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 4,080.00. Usually...

Today Gold Rate in Qatar – 30th June 2025

Today Gold Rate in Qatar Today Per tola is QAR 4,624.70 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is QAR 3,965.00. Usually people opt...