UAE Entry Permit Extension Guide: Up To 90 Days, Fees, And Visa Types Explained
Whether its the UAE's charm that has taken a hold of you on your vacation or its diverse job market while hunting for employment opportunities, visitors may have to extend their stay in the countr...
August 12, 20240733Category: Visa + Immigration
UAE Resident Secures US Visa In Just 7 Days: Here’s How
Some UAE residents who want to travel to the US for vacations or for business purposes have found a way to get quick visa appointments: they are going to neighbouring Gulf countries to apply for the s...
August 12, 20240597Category: Visa + Immigration
Abu Dhabi Woman Ordered To Pay Dh118,600 For SIM Card Theft
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil, and Administrative Claims Court has ordered an Asian woman to pay a man Dh118,600 in compensation. This is for stealing a phone SIM card he owned after she left her job, a...
August 08, 20240506Category: Crime News
UAE Suspends Licenses Of 32 Gold Refineries Amid Regulatory Review
The UAE’s Ministry of Economy has suspended the licences of 32 gold refineries in the country for non-compliance with the anti-money laundering legislation (AML).
A statement issued by the Mi...
August 08, 20240558Category: Crime News
Dubai Teen's Life Sentence Upheld In Business Bay Murder Case; 5 Acquitted
Five Israelis have been acquitted by Dubai’s Appeal Court which overturned their convictions of aiding and abetting their 19-year-old compatriot in a premeditated murder at Business Bay area in ...
August 08, 20240612Category: Crime News
UAE Airfares Soar 300% For Visa-Free Countries Ahead Of Upcoming Public Holiday
UAE residents will have to pay a whopping 300 per cent more on airfares to visa-free countries during the next long weekend.
So, why the sudden surge in airfares? Travel industry experts attribute ...
August 08, 20240733Category: Travel
UAE Exposes Major Violations By Gold Refineries: 3 Key Findings
To combat money laundering, the Ministry of Economy is monitoring business to enforce laws and create an attractive environment for business and investment.
The Ministry oversaw designated non-fina...
August 08, 20240465Category: Crime News
Dubai To Cut Work Hours And Suspend Friday Operations For Some Government Entities
Authorities in Dubai have announced the launch of a pilot initiative to reduce the working hours of participating government entities during the summer. It will also see work on Fridays suspended, acc...
August 07, 20240841Category: UAE Local News
UAE Urges Citizens To Evacuate Bangladesh, Return To Country
The UAE Embassy in Dhaka urged all its citizens in Bangladesh to return to the UAE as soon as possible, in light of current events unfolding in the country.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also war...
August 06, 20240602Category: UAE Local News
New Unified Charging Fees For Electric Vehicles Soon
A new UAE cabinet resolution has specified a unified pricing structure for charging electric vehicles (EV) in the country. The revised fee structure stipulates that service providers should charge a m...
August 04, 20240488Category: UAE Local News
RTA Announces Metro Trip Changes From August 3
Starting Saturday, August 3, there will be separate Dubai Metro trips for Expo 2020 and UAE Exchange Metro stations.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the upcoming change on Friday ...
August 03, 20240631Category: Transport
Fish Prices Surge In Dubai And Sharjah Due To Summer Heat Impacting Supply
The prices of fresh fish in Dubai, Sharjah and the eastern towns have surged, with some varieties even witnessing a rise of nearly double of their price compared to cooler days. Vendors and fishermen ...
August 01, 20240722Category: Business
UAE To Refund Fees For Tax Service Charges Starting August 1
Fees paid for "private clarification" of tax will be refunded in certain cases if the clarification is not issued, effective August 1, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced.
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August 01, 20240507Category: UAE Local News
UAE Grants 2-Month Grace Period For Residence Visa Violators
Residence visa violators will be given a two-month grace period to get their fines waived, the UAE authorities announced on Thursday.
The grace period, starting September 1, will exempt violators f...
August 01, 20240411Category: Visa + Immigration
Dubai Airline Adjusts Lebanon Flight Schedule Amidst Israel-Hezbollah Tensions
Dubai carrier flydubai on Tuesday announced that it has revised its flight operations to Beirut, Lebanon, amidst escalating tension between Israel and Hezbollah.
Lebanon was on alert on Tuesday aft...
July 31, 20240483Category: Travel
UAE To Announce Fuel Prices For August
Petrol prices in the UAE could see a jump in August as average global rates were higher in July compared to the previous month.
Globally, oil prices averaged around $84 a barrel in July compared to...
July 31, 20240731Category: Business
