Indians To Get 5-year Multiple-entry Tourist Visas? The Essentials
The five-year multiple-entry visa is available for tourists of all nationalities and has been available for the past two years, Dubai authorities confirmed to Khaleej Times on Friday.
Several India...
February 24, 20240389Category: Visa + Immigration
FlyDubai Posts A Record Profit Of Dh2.1 Billion, As It Hires 1,000 New Employees
Flydubai on Thursday said its 2023 profits jumped 75 per cent to a record Dh2.1 billion on the back of strong organic growth amidst strong growth in the aviation industry.
The Dubai-based carrier r...
February 22, 20240337Category: UAE Local News
Heavy Rain, Dust Storm Expected In Some Areas Next Week
Last week, UAE residents experienced pleasant weather as temperatures significantly dropped following record rainfall, thunderstorms, and some unexpected hailstorms. After enjoying a week of cool temp...
February 22, 20240482Category: Weather
Top Banks Stop Offering 'Salary In Advance' Facility For Customers
Dubai Islamic Bank, the UAE’s largest Shariah-compliant lender, has discontinued its popular 'salary in advance' facility for customers.
The bank said in a statement to Khaleej Times ...
February 21, 20240421Category: UAE Local News
Companies In UAE Fined For Non-payment Of Salaries Via The Wage Protection System
Authorities in the UAE detected 33,000 cases of companies failing to pay salaries to employees through the Wage Protection System (WPS) in 2023. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHR...
February 21, 20240428Category: Crime News
Eid Al Fitr Breaks In The UAE For Six Days? Possible Ramadan 2024 Dates Revealed
The holy month of Ramadan is most likely to begin on Tuesday, March 12, as per the latest astronomical calculations, an expert has told Khaleej Times. The month of fasting is expected to last the full...
February 21, 20240647Category: Ramadan
First International Flight By Akasa Air From Doha
India’s new airline, Akasa Air announced that it will begin operations to and from Doha next month, making Doha its first international destination on an expanding network.
The airline will o...
February 21, 20240352Category: Travel
Air India Express Reduces Airfares For Travellers Without Check-in Baggage
Passengers travelling between the UAE and India can benefit from even lower airfares as budget carrier Air India Express on Tuesday announced Express Lite fares for passengers who want to travel witho...
February 20, 20240451Category: Travel
Free Parking, Reduced Work Hours, And Holidays During Ramadan In The UAE
The holy month of Ramadan sees spirituality and a more relaxed pace of life prevail across the UAE. As the month of fasting draws near, greetings of ‘Ramadan Mubarak’, translating to &lsqu...
February 19, 20240592Category: Ramadan
Over Dh5,000 Fine For Smoking Around A Child In UAE
Smoking is a common practice among residents in the UAE and with the rise of e-cigarettes and vapes, it has become easier for smokers to find alternative ways to smoke, buy tobacco-related products an...
February 19, 20240212Category: Crime News
Dubai Students Will Get A 3-week Long Break During Ramadan
Most students will enjoy a three-week long break in March coinciding with the Holy month of Ramadan and followed by the anticipated Eid Al Fitr holidays.
Institutions will be closed for either the ...
February 19, 20240429Category: Education
Dubai Announced Temporary Closure Of The Mall Of The Emirates Metro Entrance
Access to the Mall of the Emirates metro station in Dubai will be temporarily closed via the mall entrance this week.
When Khaleej Times visited the mall, a notice was placed outside the mall's...
February 19, 20240288Category: UAE Local News
Missing Teenager Found At Dubai Airport After More Than 24 Hours
In a remarkable turn of events, 18-year-old Felix Jeby, who went missing over the weekend, has been found safe and sound. Felix, who has autism, was successfully located in the departure area of Dubai...
February 19, 20240326Category: UAE Local News
UAE Law Amendment Enhances Abortion Consent And Protects Women's Health
An amendment to UAE law has eased the process for medical professionals to perform abortions when a pregnant woman's life is at risk. This update grants significant autonomy to pregnant women conc...
February 19, 20240353Category: Legal
Law To Regulate Heavy Vehicle Dimensions And Fines Is Postponed In UAE
The UAE Cabinet has directed the law specifying and regulating the weights and dimensions of heavy vehicles in the country to be postponed.
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has been direct...
February 18, 20240344Category: Breaking News
Scammer Flees With Gold Worth Dh23,000 After Scamming Jeweller With Fake Transfer
In a recent incident, a jeweller in Dubai found himself entrapped in a fraudulent scam when he sold gold jewellery worth Dh23,000 to a fraudster in exchange for a fake transfer.
The Dubai Public Pr...
February 18, 20240460Category: Crime News
Procedures For Muslim And Non-Muslim Expats Filing For Divorce
Divorce rates in the UAE are among the highest in the region, according to the UAE official portal. Several factors contribute to this trend, including marital infidelity, poor communication, job loss...
February 18, 20240182Category: UAE Local News
