Thursday, July 24, 2025

UAE

UAE Launches 180-Day Permit for Expats to Apply for Blue Residency Visa

The UAE has introduced a 180-day multiple-entry permit allowing expats to apply for the Blue Residency visa — a 10-year residency offered to individuals with exceptional contributions to environmental protection and sustainability. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port...

UAE starts easing penalties for companies late to register taxes

Dubai: The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced that it has started applying a UAE Cabinet Decision to waive fines for some businesses that missed the corporate tax registration deadline. Under the Cabinet Decision, businesses that missed the deadline to...

UAE: Can residents continue using bank account after visa cancellation?

Question: My husband lost his job recently, and as per the rules, he has 30 days to leave the country. If his work visa is cancelled, can he continue using his bank account? He is currently looking for another...

New speed limits in UAE: These 4 roads announced changes in 2025

With UAE residents spending multiple hours on the road, it is essential to be aware of updated speed limits to avoid fines and potential black points. In 2025, authorities have announced new limits, in a move to enhance road safety...

No more Emirates ID cards? UAE to launch digital ID system using facial recognition

The UAE is set to roll out an alternative digital identification system that will eliminate the need to present physical Emirates ID cards to access key services. The system, expected to launch within a year, will use facial recognition...

UAE announces 5-year tourist permits for Pakistanis

Pakistanis can now avail of a five-year multiple-entry tourist visa after the resolution of existing issues, UAE Ambassador to Pakistan Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al Zaabi announced on Tuesday. According to Dubai’s General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs website,...

UAE: 6-day break likely as Sharjah announces Eid Al Fitr holidays for public sector

Sharjah has announced Eid Al Fitr holiday dates for government sector employees. The holiday will commence from Shawwal 1 to Shawwal 3, 1446 AH, according to the Sharjah Government's Department of Human Resources announcement on Tuesday. Official work will resume...

UAE announces Eid Al Fitr holiday dates for public sector employees

The UAE has announced Eid Al Fitr holiday dates for government sector employees across the country on Monday. The holiday will begin on Shawwal 1 and end on Shawwal 3, 1446 AH, corresponding to the Gregorian calendar, the Federal Authority...

UAE aims to increase foreign investments to Dh240 billion by 2031

The UAE focuses on investing in several sectors, most notably industry, financial services, and information technology. I depend UAE Cabine today, Tuesday, the National Investment Strategy, which aims to increase foreign investment to 240 billion dirhams by 2031, and increase...

UAE issues new policy on recognising foreign degrees

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced revisions to its policies regarding the recognition of foreign university degrees. Under the new regulations, the ministry will grant conditional recognition to degrees obtained through distance learning,...

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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...