Thursday, November 12, 2026

UAE

UAE visa amnesty: 3 revised rules to ease process for illegal residents

Since the UAE visa amnesty started on September 1, thousands of overstayers have been granted a pass that ended years of anxiety while illegally staying in the UAE. Mounting fines were waived and penalties were cleared, giving visa violators a...

Haj 2025: UAE announces registration dates

UAE citizens who wish to perform Haj in 2025 may sign up for the pilgrimage starting tomorrow, September 19, authorities announced on Wednesday. The registration will be open until September 30. The process can be done on the smart app...

UAE: Lost your birth certificate? How to get a new document

Ever been under the stress of frantically searching for your birth certificate right before an important legal process? Many residents could find themselves in this situation, especially those who were born before the digital era took off. The Ministry of...

UAE: No visa amnesty services on Sep. 15 due to public holiday

The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai on Friday announced that it will be closed on Sunday, September 15, on the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. GDRFA urged those wishing to regularise their status or exiting the...

UAE: Typing centres hire extra staff to deal with surge in visa amnesty applications

As thousands of overstaying expats rush to regularise their status under the UAE's ongoing amnesty programme, typing centres are witnessing a surge in applications. The increased demand has placed added responsibilities on facilities, prompting many to adjust their operations. Immigration...

How the UAE is leading the region in attracting investments

What makes the UAE so attractive for investment? And what challenges does this economic landscape face as it evolves? The United Arab Emirates continued Leading the Arab world in attracting foreign investment Direct, with over 1,216 projects and capital inflows...

UAE: Now, deposit or withdraw cryptocurrencies in dirhams through this bank

UAE residents can now deposit and withdraw UAE dirhams against cryptocurrencies they are holding. Crypto.com and Standard Chartered Bank have tied up to enable near-real-time processing of US dollar, euro and UAE dirham deposits and withdrawals on the cryptocurrency exchange...

UAE: Private sector employees to get paid holiday on Prophet’s birthday

UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced that Sunday, September 15 (12 Rabi al-Awwal 1446H) will be a paid public holiday for private sector employees to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him). According to...

UAE: Official two-month grace period for settling violators’ status begins next Sunday

I mentioned Emirates News Agency - WAM The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security announced the start of implementation of Settlement deadline The status of violators will be officially changed starting next Sunday, September 1,...

UAE issues warning to citizens in Thailand due to heavy rains, floods

The UAE mission in Bangkok called on the citizens of the country residing in Thailand to exercise caution due to the heavy rains and floods expected, especially in the coastal areas of the Southeast Asian country. In a social media...

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Bahrain Reaffirms Commitment to GCC Cooperation, Crown Prince Says

Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa praised Bahrain’s ongoing role in strengthening GCC collaboration. He also affirmed full solidarity with Saudi Arabia on security matters.

Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar Host Rapid‑Fire at Dubai’s Coca‑Cola Arena for New Luxury Project

Shah Rukh Khan and filmmaker Karan Johar led a rapid‑fire session at Dubai’s Coca‑Cola Arena, introducing the Shahrukhz Residences by Danube. The event featured developer Rizwan Sajan, Gauri Khan and highlighted the 60‑storey waterfront tower’s details.

Dubai Global Village Hosts UAE National Day Festivities with Drone Shows and Opera

Dubai Global Village will mark UAE National Day with a series of events from December 1 to 3, featuring a 30‑minute “UAE Glory and Pride” opera and nightly drone shows. Festivities begin on November 27 with themed decorations and traditional Emirati attractions.

Solidarity Bahrain partners with Asia Jewels to insure luxury purchases at Arab Jewellery Expo

Solidarity Bahrain has teamed up with Asia Jewels to offer comprehensive insurance for valuable items at the Arab Jewellery Expo 2026. The partnership aims to enhance customer confidence when buying luxury pieces.