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UAE

COVID-19: Home quarantine likely for these expats returning from the UAE

PCR tests before travel and upon arrival to remain in force Dubai: The government of Sri Lanka is looking to amend the quarantine rules for its citizens entering the country from the UAE. Nalinda Wijerathna, Consul General of Sri Lanka, told...

UAE businesses that must register in anti-money laundering systems

The Ministry of Economy (MoE) has listed the businesses that need to register in the anti-money laundering systems before March 31. These include real estate agents, gold dealers, auditors, and service providers for companies. Referred to as designated non-financial businesses and...

UAE: Public schools to register expat students from April 4, fee capped at Dh6,000

The Emirates Schools Establishment has announced the registration of non-Emirati resident pupils would be carried out between April 4 and 15in public schools in the UAE for the academic year 2021-22. The registration is open to all Grades till 12. However,...

UAE traffic alert: Car ablaze in Palm Jumeirah tunnel

The Dubai Police on Friday afternoon warned motorists to drive with caution after a car caught fire in a tunnel on the Palm Jumeirah road. Taking to twitter, the Dubai Police alerted motorists about the incident. They informed them to...

UAE reviews measures to control obesity of people

March 4 is “World Obesity Day” and the Ministry of Health and Prevention alongside specialists in the UAE including officials of international institutions is encouraging everyone to be on the move and get more serious in avoiding excessive weight...

UAE visit visas extended until March 31 without fees

Dubai: UAE has extended all visit and tourist visas until March 31 this year without any fees, a top official told Gulf News on Monday. According to the government official, all visit visas issued before December 29, 2020, will be...

Dubai: Will Indian rupee again favour UAE’s NRIs by dropping below 20 for one dirham?

Dubai: Will the rupee again hit 20 to the dirham? Early trade in the currency markets has the rupee pegged at 19.90, and tantalizingly close to a level that would cheer NRI residents in the UAE with plans to remit...

Can I renew my vehicle registration if my UAE visa has expired?

Dubai: Is your vehicle registration due for renewal? Completing the process is extremely easy, and if your car was manufactured less than three years ago, you would not need a vehicle test report. A Gulf News reader wrote in, however,...

Latest Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) in Dirham, 25 February 2021

Thursday: Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) Today Per tola is AED 2,539.79 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is AED 2,177.50. Usually people opt for purchasing gold rates in uae per tola according to their needs and...

UAE: Why do I need to take two doses of COVID-19 vaccine? MOHAP explains

Dubai: If you are unsure about taking the COVID-19 vaccine, or have questions about how one vaccine differs from the other, why you need to take two doses and what happens if you skip the second dose, the UAE’s...

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UAE Turns Waste Into Resources Through Biofuel, Textile and Food Initiatives

The United Arab Emirates is converting waste streams into valuable assets, from biofuel made from used cooking oil to organic fertilizers and textile recycling. New programs aim to cut landfill use and create economic opportunities.

Fujairah Crash Claims 14 Lives, Crown Prince Visits Bereaved Family

A massive crash on Fujairah’s Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road resulted in 14 fatalities and 30 injuries. Crown Prince Sheikh Muhammad personally met the family of Siddique Thuppilikaat Moideen to express his sympathy.

UAE Cabinet Sets New Administrative Penalties for Non‑Muslim Worship Sites

The UAE Cabinet issued Resolution No. 172, introducing administrative penalties for non‑Muslim worship sites that violate the 2023 federal law. The measure details reporting, suspension, training and appeal processes.

US Strikes Iranian Sirik Tower, Iran Hits Bahrain Radar in Retaliation

The United States targeted a communications tower on Iran’s Sirik island with MQ‑1 drones. Iran responded by destroying a US‑installed radar on Bahrain’s island. Both sides claim drone involvement.

Microsoft 365 outage disrupts Outlook, Teams, and Copilot worldwide for over 12 hours

A server fault halted Microsoft 365 services for more than half a day, impacting email, collaboration and AI tools across continents. Companies from airlines to stock exchanges reported delays and workarounds.