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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...

UAE to start verifying Emiratisation targets for private companies from July 1

Authorities in the UAE will begin verifying private sector companies' compliance with Emiratisation targets starting July 1. Additionally, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) will check whether companies are meeting other related requirements, including registering Emirati employees...

UAE: When is Eid Al Adha? Likely first day of Dhul Hijjah revealed

Eid Al Adha, the festival of sacrifice, is just around the corner. The holiday falls on the ninth day of Dhul Hijjah and marks the end of the Hajj season. As the Islamic calendar is based on the lunar cycle,...

India implements stricter rules for gold, silver imports from UAE

India’s recent restrictions on importing precious metals like gold and silver from the UAE in unwrought, semi-manufactured, and powdered forms are set to reshape the dynamics of the bilateral gold trade by ensuring more transparency and compliance. The move, announced...

UAE: No Schengen visa appointments until August; residents told to rethink summer plans

Planning to travel to Europe to enjoy the cooler climes this summer vacation? If you haven't applied for a Schengen visa yet, you should head back to the drawing board as visa appointments are currently unavailable for the foreseeable...

UAE announces new cybersecurity rules for drones

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cybersecurity Council (CSC) has unveiled the nation’s first comprehensive Drone Cybersecurity Guidelines. These were developed in strategic partnership with Reach Digital—a subsidiary of Reach Group specialising in digital transformation and cybersecurity innovation—and Shieldworkz, a cybersecurity firm...

UAE: No visa required from Indian, Pakistani, Filipino residents to visit these countries

Citizens of many countries struggle and find it challenging to get visa-free entry to many countries. However, some countries from Africa, Oceania and Asia regions have been rated the most open countries as they allow nationals of all the other...

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UAE became the safest country in the world, got the highest rank among 147 countries

UAE became the safest country in the world, got the highest rank among 147 countries The UAE has once again...

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) in Dirham, 23th July 2025

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) Today Per tola is AED 4,767.58 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is AED 4,087.50. Usually people...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – 23th July 2025

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia (SAR) Today Per tola is SAR 4,945.45 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 4,240.00. Usually...

Today Gold Rate in Qatar – 23th July 2025

Today Gold Rate in Qatar Today Per tola is QAR 4,811.32 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is QAR 4,125.00. Usually people opt...

Today Gold Rate in Oman – 23th July 2025

Today Gold Rate in Oman Today Per tola is OMR 505.04 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is OMR 433.00. Usually people opt...