Thursday, April 9, 2026

UAE

Haj 2025: UAE announces registration dates

UAE citizens who wish to perform Haj in 2025 may sign up for the pilgrimage starting tomorrow, September 19, authorities announced on Wednesday. The registration will be open until September 30. The process can be done on the smart app...

UAE: Lost your birth certificate? How to get a new document

Ever been under the stress of frantically searching for your birth certificate right before an important legal process? Many residents could find themselves in this situation, especially those who were born before the digital era took off. The Ministry of...

UAE: No visa amnesty services on Sep. 15 due to public holiday

The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai on Friday announced that it will be closed on Sunday, September 15, on the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. GDRFA urged those wishing to regularise their status or exiting the...

UAE: Typing centres hire extra staff to deal with surge in visa amnesty applications

As thousands of overstaying expats rush to regularise their status under the UAE's ongoing amnesty programme, typing centres are witnessing a surge in applications. The increased demand has placed added responsibilities on facilities, prompting many to adjust their operations. Immigration...

How the UAE is leading the region in attracting investments

What makes the UAE so attractive for investment? And what challenges does this economic landscape face as it evolves? The United Arab Emirates continued Leading the Arab world in attracting foreign investment Direct, with over 1,216 projects and capital inflows...

UAE: Now, deposit or withdraw cryptocurrencies in dirhams through this bank

UAE residents can now deposit and withdraw UAE dirhams against cryptocurrencies they are holding. Crypto.com and Standard Chartered Bank have tied up to enable near-real-time processing of US dollar, euro and UAE dirham deposits and withdrawals on the cryptocurrency exchange...

UAE: Private sector employees to get paid holiday on Prophet’s birthday

UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced that Sunday, September 15 (12 Rabi al-Awwal 1446H) will be a paid public holiday for private sector employees to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him). According to...

UAE: Official two-month grace period for settling violators’ status begins next Sunday

I mentioned Emirates News Agency - WAM The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security announced the start of implementation of Settlement deadline The status of violators will be officially changed starting next Sunday, September 1,...

UAE issues warning to citizens in Thailand due to heavy rains, floods

The UAE mission in Bangkok called on the citizens of the country residing in Thailand to exercise caution due to the heavy rains and floods expected, especially in the coastal areas of the Southeast Asian country. In a social media...

UAE visa amnesty: ‘Smooth transition’ for overstayers discussed at govt meeting

UAE authorities on Wednesday discussed how the upcoming visa amnesty scheme would be implemented from September 1. The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) met key representatives from various government entities to ensure a smooth...

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