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Individuals applying for new or renewed residency visas in the UAE will have the option to electronically upload their health insurance details, eliminating the necessity for manual submission of documents, starting Monday, February 19. UAE Residency Visa Applicants Can Soon Update Health Insurance Details Online The Federal Authority for Identity,...

Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) authorities have started a crackdown against cars with modified engines and the drivers who do not have the registration plates, imposing heavy fines to uphold road safety. Ras Al Khaimah Police Starts Crackdown on Vehicles Without Registration Plates and Modified Engines In line with the strategy...

Dubai-based airline Flydubai has announced the launch of four new routes, with the aim of expanding its presence in Europe. With the incorporation of these routes, Flydubai European network now possesses a strong 43 destinations in 21 countries. FlyDubai Airline Announces 4 New Routes Another success for Flydubai is the...

UAE carrier Emirates has announced the renovation works on its First Class Lounge situated at Concourse B of Dubai International Airport (DXB), which means some food options will be not available for its passengers. The famous first class lounge, especially designed and operated by world’s largest international airline, is being redesigned...

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai and Etihad Rail, UAE's national railway network operator, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to integrate the RTA's Nol card system for ticket booking and fare payment on Etihad Rail's passenger trains. Nol Cards To Be Used for Booking Tickets for...

The UAE Ministry of Finance recently inked significant agreements during the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2024 in Dubai, focusing on investment encouragement, protection, and double taxation avoidance. Collaborative pacts were signed with Kuwait and Bahrain, alongside agreements with Egypt and the World Bank. Under the theme "Shaping Future Governments," these...

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation in the UAE (Mohre) has issued a directive urging private sector companies to maintain flexible remote work arrangements on February 13 due to ongoing rainfall in the country. UAE Instructs Private Firms to Continue Remote Work on February 13 In an announcement made...

Due to consistent heavy rains in Dubai, the government employees have been ordered to work from home for an additional day on Tuesday, 13 Feb 2024. The document has been issued according to the instructions of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai. Dubai Announces...

The Dubai driving license tests held on Monday at various road test centers in Dubai were cancelled due to the bad weather conditions and continuous rains which caused waterlogging in the city, RTA announced. Several roads were rendered impassable by flooding, and this left morning commuters to make their way through...

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is planning to introduce air taxis with top speeds of 320 km/hr, potentially reducing travel time between Dubai Airport and Palm Jumeirah from 30-45 minutes to just 10 minutes. Ahmed Bahrozyan, CEO of the Public Transport Agency at Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, highlighted the...

The Abu Dhabi Media Office has announced remote working for all government entities and companies in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra starting February 12 due to expected unfavorable weather conditions with the exception of roles requiring physical presence. Abu Dhabi Announces Remote Work and Online Classes Due to...

The Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) declared a transition to distance learning in all educational institutions across the emirate on Monday, February 12, citing the prevailing weather conditions. Sharjah Announces Distance Learning on February 12 Due to Weather Conditions The announcement was made by SPEA on X (formerly Twitter), stating,...