Attestation Mandatory For Import Invoices Over Dh10,000; Fines For Violators
A new compliance requirement will soon be implemented in the UAE, where companies will have to attest import invoices over Dh10,000 by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation...
January 18, 20230595Category: UAE Local News
Top Official: UAE Is Stronger Than Terror Threats
According to a top UAE official, the UAE has emerged from the Houthi terror attacks last year stronger and more determined to continue its developmental journey. Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser t...
January 17, 20230462Category: UAE Local News
Golden Visas In All Categories Are Now Valid For 10 Years In Abu Dhabi
According to Abu Dhabi authorities, the golden visa validity period has been raised from five to ten years.
At the Abu Dhabi Residents Office, Mark Dorzi, Director of Operations, stated that the go...
January 16, 20230679Category: Visa + Immigration
The Pakistani Rupee Hit A Three-month Low Against The UAE Dirham
In the face of political and economic uncertainty, dwindling foreign exchange reserves, declining remittances and a high trade deficit, the Pakistani rupee continues to fall against the UAE dirham, hi...
January 15, 20230684Category: Business
Fuel Prices Slashed In UAE: Dubai Taxi Fares Slashed Immediately
Fuel prices in the UAE are dropping, so Dubai authorities are reducing taxi fares immediately. The minimum fare in Dubai is down by 22 fils now.
According to Adel Shakri, director of Planning and B...
January 12, 20230593Category: UAE Local News
UAE Residence Visa Can Now Be Obtained Through A Five-minute Video Call
UAE residents can now obtain their residence visas much more easily
The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA-Dubai) launched the service on Wednesday, January 11,...
January 12, 202303268Category: Visa + Immigration
The UAE Passport Is Ranked Among The 15 Strongest Passports In The World
According to the Henley Passport Index for 2023, the UAE passport is among the 15 most powerful passports in the world.
Visa-free access to 227 travel destinations is compared between 199 passports...
January 11, 20230586Category: UAE Local News
From 2024, The UAE Will Ban Single-use Plastic Bags
A blanket ban on single-use plastic shopping bags will be enforced by the UAE from January 1, 2024. A ministerial resolution bans the import, production, and circulation of single-use plastic shopping...
January 10, 20230608Category: UAE Local News
10% Salary Increase Is Expected For UAE Workers In 2023
The labour market in the UAE faces a shortage of suitable candidates, which will result in double-digit salary increases in 2023.
In late 2022, HR and recruitment industry executives said that pass...
January 10, 20230991Category: UAE Local News
UAE Sends Plant Seeds Into Space To Combat Climate Change
To combat climate change, Abu Dhabi startup StarLab Oasis wants to plant seeds in outer space in order to develop plant species that can survive on unsuitable land.
Soybeans and quinoa grow differe...
January 09, 20230477Category: Technology
Emirates' New Visa Regime Encourages Residents To Stay Longer
According to recruitment and HR consultants, the new visa regime will encourage expatriates to stay in the UAE for longer periods resulting in an increase in the average duration spent there.
For i...
January 08, 20230452Category: UAE Local News
As Temperatures Drop, More Rain Is Predicted In The UAE This Week
Even though the downpour ended for most of the UAE on Sunday, more rain is expected this week.
The National Centre of Meteorology's (NCM) latest weather bulletin predicts rain on Tuesday, Wedne...
January 08, 20230750Category: Weather
There Will Be A Long Weekend For UAE Residents During Eid Al Fitr 2023
With less than two months left before Ramadan, the month of fasting and spiritual cleansing, the countdown has begun. In accordance with astronomical calculations, Ramadan will begin on March 23 (Thur...
January 05, 20230385Category: UAE Local News
19-year-old Girl Arrested At Kerala Airport For Smuggling Gold In Her Underwear
Shahla, a resident of Kasaragod district, was arrested at Kozhikode international airport after arriving from Dubai. Shahla initially denied that she was a gold carrier and that she should be released...
December 27, 202201385Category: Crime News
UAE Doesn't Ban Or Blacklist Visas For Pakistanis Living In Specific Cities
There are no visa restrictions on Pakistanis in the UAE. Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesperson confirmed on Monday that the UAE doesn't ban or blacklist visas for Pakistanis living in specifi...
December 26, 20220855Category: Visa + Immigration
How To Check Your Eligibility For The UAE Golden Visa In Two Minutes
UAE Golden Visa has made long-term residency opportunities available for many types of residents, including investors, scientists, and outstanding high school students.
Considering that the announc...
December 22, 202203472Category: Visa + Immigration
UAE Announced A Paid Holiday For The Private Sector For The New Year 2023
All private sector employees will receive a paid holiday in the UAE on Sunday, January 1, 2023, according to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE).
UAE Cabinet approved the holi...
December 21, 20220348Category: UAE Local News
Your Face Is Your Passport And Ticket
In Abu Dhabi International Airport, the first phase of a hi-tech next-gen biometric initiative has been rolled out, where passengers can use their faces for boarding passes and other services.
As p...
December 19, 20220570Category: Travel
No Extension Of Visit Visas Without Exiting The Country, Say Travel Agents
Travel agents in Abu Dhabi and Dubai report that UAE visa extensions without exiting the country have been stopped.
During a recent interview with Khaleej Times, a Dubai-based travel agent said, &q...
December 13, 20220707Category: Visit Visa
