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UAE

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...

UAE introduces five year residency visa for retired residents over 55

Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) has announced new regulations for issuing residency and identification cards to retired residents in the UAE. This includes the introduction of a 5-year residency visa for expatriates...

UAE launches world’s first tax refund system for tourists on e-commerce purchases

Tourists in the UAE can apply for a VAT refund directly through e-commerce platforms registered with the Authority before shipping their purchases. The United Arab Emirates has entered New VAT refund process Added to e-commerce purchases made by tourists during...

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits the UAE

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets with Saudi Crown Prince to discuss latest developments in Middle East. The prince has arrived Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the United Arab Emirates...

UAE to launch more solar energy projects by 2030 to meet growing demand

The UAE intends to launch one or two solar energy projects annually until the end of the current decade. He said UAE Minister of Energy Suhail Al Mazrouei said that the UAE, which is the second largest economy in the...

UAE launches “Know Your Customer” platform

UAE launches digital “Know Your Customer” platform to enhance financial transparency. The United Arab Emirates launched The digital “Know Your Customer” platform, which aims to provide An integrated infrastructure to verify customer identity, enhancing trust in the financial system. Know Your...

UAE’s National Day celebrations to be called Eid Al Etihad

The official name for the UAE National Day celebrations is 'Eid Al Etihad', its organising committee announced on Tuesday. The name emphasises the theme of 'union' (Etihad) and celebrates the unification of the Emirates on December 2, 1971. The theme...

UAE: Students who have not cleared EmSAT can reapply to universities

After UAE authorities announced the cancellation of EmSAT entrance exam in early November, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research allowed universities to set admission policies, minimum guidelines, and programmes to assist students. In return, it has established evaluation...

Dubai schools roll out mandatory measles vaccinations as UAE launches campaign

Schools in the UAE are teaming up with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) to provide free vaccinations for primary students on campus this month. They have rolled out the National Measles Campaign, informing parents about the compulsory measles vaccination...

UAE extends deadline for settling violators’ status until December 31

As part of the UAE’s celebrations of the 53rd National Day, the deadline for settling the status of violators has been extended until the end of this year. The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship announced Nationality, Customs and Port...

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Dubai Gold Prices Fall Below Dh600/Gram, Drop Dh11 in 24 Hours

Gold prices dropped below Dh600 per gram in Dubai on Friday morning as the yellow metal slipped below $5,000,...

Gold Prices Stable in Dubai Morning Trade – 24K Around Dh610

Gold Prices: At 9am UAE time, the 24K gold price was trading at Dh610.75 per gram, slightly up from last night’s close. Among the...

Dubai Metro New Fines Alert: Dh100 to Dh2,000 Penalties Announced

Dubai: If you’ve ever rushed onto the Dubai Metro only to realise you’re in the wrong cabin, you’re not alone. While it’s a common...

Indian woman missing in Dubai, last location Ajman Police HQ, son seeks help

Disturbing news has emerged from Dubai, where an Indian woman has been missing for the past few days. Her son, Shaivi Bhandkar, has appealed...

Dubai Police Introduce New Online Platform for Lawyers with AI-Enabled Website

The platform, accessible through the authority's website using secure UAE Pass log in, was unveiled on January 20 during a press conference A new platform...