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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...

Petrol, diesel prices for January 2025 announced in UAE

Abu Dhabi/Dubai: The UAE Fuel Price Committee on Tuesday has announced that there will be no change in fuel prices for the month of January. Super 98 petrol will remain at Dh2.61 per litre, the same as in December. Special...

UAE: Full list of New Year Eve fireworks locations in Dubai

Fireworks will light up the first few minutes of the new year 2025 from six areas in Dubai. These locations include Burj Park, Global Village, Dubai Festival City Mall, Al Seef, Bluewaters and The Beach, JBR, and Hatta. This came...

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Flydubai resumes daily flights to Damascus

Flights are now available for sale, underscoring the carrier's commitment to connecting underserved markets to Dubai. announced Flydubai Today, Emirates...

32 countries allow UAE residents to travel directly to without a visa

Many countries offer visa-on-arrival or visa-free entry benefits. For residents In the UAE, regardless of their nationality, thanks to the UAE's strong global standing...

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...

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...

UAE travel for Hajj, Eid Al Adha: Emirates announces 46 special flights

For this year's Hajj season, Emirates announced 33 special flights to Jeddah and Madinah operating until May 31, and between June 10 and 16,...