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UAE expands visa-on-arrival for Indians, includes visas from 6 more nations

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expanded its visa-on-arrival programme for Indian nationals by including travellers with valid visas, residence permits, or Green Cards from six more countries on the eligibility list. The move permits more Indian passport holders...

UAE: Apple launches low-cost iPhone 16e; price, features, pre-order dates

iPhone 16e is super fast and has long battery life thanks to the efficiency of the A18 chip and the Apple C1 processor.. Details. Apple today officially announcediPhone 16e(iPhone 16e), the latest addition to the iPhone 16 series, combines outstanding...

UAE: New visa waiver rules for Indians to help them save Dh750 per person

Travelling to the UAE has become easier for Indian passport holders residing in Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada following the recent expansion of the UAE’s visa waiver programme. Effective February 13, the new rule will simplify...

UAE: Govt employees to get 20 per cent salary hike in Fujairah

A 20 per cent raise in salary has been announced for government employees of Fujairah. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, ordered this in a resolution that comes into effect from February 1. The...

UAE weather update: Rainfall and foggy conditions to continue across parts of the country

Dubai: Residents of the UAE experienced light to moderate rainfall across different parts of the country yesterday. The Met Office forecasts rainfall to continue until Sunday, February 2. According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), clear to partly cloudy...

UAE has announced fuel prices for February 2025

The UAE Fuel Price Committee has announced an increase in fuel prices for February 2025, with petrol and diesel prices rising between 12 and 14 fils per liter compared to January. The updated fuel prices, effective from Saturday, February 1,...

UAE: New unified licence to allow medical professionals to work anywhere in the country

The UAE is set to launch a unified national platform to provide licences for healthcare workers, a top official at the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) said. This streamlined licensing process will enable medical professionals to work anywhere...

UAE: How to get night work permit in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Do you run a business that requires operations outside of regular working hours? If you operate in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, a night work permit is required for employees working in specific industries or roles during nighttime hours, typically...

UAE launches first influencer hub to attract 10,000 influencers

The goals of launching the first headquarters for influencers are to empower them and create sustainable frameworks for a thriving creative economy. The United Arab Emirates launched, on Sunday, First influencer headquarters, a major initiative that aims to attract 10,000...

UAE: Here’s How to get your drone Licence and fly legally

Photography enthusiasts in the UAE were overjoyed when the country lifted a partial ban on the use of drones. The ban, which had been implemented in 2022, is being gradually eased since November 2023. The announcement came with certain restrictions...

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Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is heading to the international bond market for the second time this year. It started...

MoHRE clarifies refund rules for domestic worker recruitment fees

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has outlined the specific conditions under which domestic worker recruitment offices in the UAE...

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

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) Today Per tola is AED 4,537.22 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is AED 3,890.00. Usually people...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – 2nd May 2025

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia (SAR) Today Per tola is SAR 4,665.52 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 4,000.00 Usually...

Today Gold Rate in Qatar – 2nd May 2025

Today Gold Rate in Qatar Today Per tola is QAR 4,554.72 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is QAR 3,905.00. Usually people opt...