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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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Return to online school: UAE families juggle work and life as homes become classrooms

Schools across the UAE resumed the new academic term online, but for many families, the shift has once again...

Air India allows passengers to rebook to India from any airport in UAE without any extra charge.

Stranded passengers in the UAE can now rebook their cancelled Air India Express flights from any airport in the country to any destination in...

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 light pours through a giant...

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...