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, 20240522Category: 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, 20240693Category: 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, 20240428Category: 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, 20240743Category: 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, 20240571Category: 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, 20240430Category: 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, 20240580Category: 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, 20240586Category: 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, 20240460Category: 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, 20240364Category: 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, 20240453Category: 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, 20240678Category: Business
Company Fined Dh10 Million For Fraudulent Employment Of 113 Citizens
A private company was fined Dh10 million for failing to comply with the standards and controls regulating Emiratisation in the private sector, authorities announced on Monday. The Abu Dhabi Misdemeano...
July 29, 20240401Category: Crime News
UK Graduate Visa To Allow UAE Students To Stay For 2-3 Years Post-Graduation
The UK is providing some reassuring news for international students, especially those coming in September 2024, reaffirming that it is a welcoming destination that values the contribution of internati...
July 29, 20240441Category: Education
Dubai Driver Arrested And Fined Dh50,000 After Viral Road Stunt Videos
The Dubai Police have arrested a young driver after videos showing him performing “reckless stunts” went viral on social media. The police have seized the vehicle involved in the stunts an...
July 28, 20240587Category: Crime News
Dubai Bank Postpones July Loan Instalments After Glitch Causes Salary Delays
Some residents who have loans with Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) won't have to pay their July instalments this month. It will be deferred for employees who weren't able to withdraw their salaries o...
July 27, 20240384Category: UAE Local News
