Will Petrol Prices Drop Further In October?
Petrol prices could drop in the UAE for the month of October as global oil prices remained subdued in September.
Brent oil prices averaged nearly $73 a barrel in September compared to $78.63 a barr...
September 29, 202402004Category: Business
"Tax Filing Deadline Extended To December 31 For Select Businesses"
The deadline to file a tax return and settle corporate tax payable has been extended to December 31, 2024, Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced. This new deadline is applicable to tax periods ending ...
September 29, 202402082Category: Business
"Heavy Rain And Hail Hit Parts Of UAE, Wadis Flow As Orange Alert Issued"
Residents across some parts of the UAE woke up to heavy rains and strong winds on Sunday after an earlier forecast predicted rainfall across parts of the country until September 30.
The rains mainl...
September 29, 202402074Category: Weather
"Shoppers Opt For Lightweight Gold Jewellery As Prices Hit Record Highs"
Manufacturers in the UAE are producing more lightweight gold jewellery as demand for lightweight yellow metal ornaments has increased due to prices hitting all-time highs in Dubai.
Industry executi...
September 26, 202402077Category: Business
"UAE Soldiers Killed In Duty Accident Laid To Rest With Full Honors"
The funeral prayers for soldiers Nasser Al Balooshi and Abdulaziz Al Taniji, who passed away after an accident while on duty, were performed today at Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Al Jurf area in Ajman. The ...
September 25, 202402033Category: UAE Local News
"UAE Extends 14-Day Exit Pass Validity For Visa Amnesty Seekers"
Overstayers who were granted visa amnesty now have until October 31 to leave the country, UAE authorities announced on Tuesday.
Previously, the exit pass given to amnesty-seekers was valid only for...
September 24, 202402162Category: Visa + Immigration
"UAE Visa Amnesty: Minimum Passport Validity Requirement Reduced To 1 Month"
The passport validity required to avail of the UAE visa amnesty programme has been reduced from six months to one month, the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security ...
September 24, 202401919Category: Visa + Immigration
"UAE Records Mild Earthquake, Tremors Felt By Residents"
The UAE recorded an earthquake of magnitude 1.2 on Sunday, according to the National Seismic Network stations of the National Centre of Meteorology.
The quake hit the Al Raheeb area in Dibba, Al Fu...
September 23, 202402130Category: UAE Local News
Investing In Dubai’s Property Market
Investing in the real estate sector of emerging economies has great prospects of reaping long-term rich harvests. However, investing in the real estate sector, especially if you are not a citizen of t...
September 23, 202402135Category: Business
Passenger Collapses On Packed Metro; What To Do In An Emergency
A routine metro ride turned eventful for a Dubai Metro commuter when a fellow passenger had a seizure and fell inside the coach shortly after departing from Business Bay station with the next stop sch...
September 22, 202401019Category: UAE Local News
"Fuel Tanker Catches Fire In Dubai's Satwa Area; No Injuries Reported"
A massive fire that broke out involving a fuel tanker in Satwa, was brought under control, Dubai’s civil defence authorities said on Friday.
No injuries were reported.
The Dubai Civil Defe...
September 21, 20240933Category: Crime News
"Haj 2025: UAE Announces Registration Dates For Pilgrims"
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.
Th...
September 18, 20240975Category: UAE Local News
"UAE Mandates Women On Board Of Directors For Certain Firms Starting 2025"
Women must be represented on private joint-stock companies' board of directors, according to a new decision issued by the Ministry of Economy.
This will be implemented starting from January 202...
September 18, 20240670Category: UAE Local News