When Dubai resident Muhammed K. needed a visit visa urgently for his son, he approached a company that advertised on social media about quick visit visas at a premium cost. However, the minute he …
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan promoted to General in the UAE Armed Forces
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, has now been appointed General of the UAE Armed Forces. The promotion comes …
TELUS Digital Expands into the Middle East with Opening of Dubai Office
TELUS Digital Experience (TELUS Digital) (NYSE and TSX: TIXT), a leading global technology company specializing in digital customer experiences (CX), today …
UAE launches ‘advertiser permit’ for social media users
Anyone displaying promotional content on their social media channels is to be required to apply for a licence, the UAE Media Council has announced.The advertiser permit will be needed if the content …
UAE calls on citizens in Japan to take safety precautions due to earthquake
The UAE Mission in Tokyo has urged Emirati citizens in Japan to exercise caution and vigilance following the earthquake which struck the Kamchatka region in Russia, resulting in tsunami waves …
UAE firms must register for corporate tax by July 31 to avoid Dhs10,000 penalty
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has reiterated its call for companies and certain exempt persons subject to Corporate Tax in the UAE to complete their registration and file their first tax returns by …
UAE and Saudi Arabia break into global top 20 for AI talent, surpassing Italy and Russia
The UAE and Saudi Arabia rank among the top 20 countries for AI talent, outpacing Italy and Russia, with significant investments and strategic initiatives aimed at boosting their AI ecosystems.
UAE announces ‘advertiser permit’ for social media influencers to regulate online ads
The UAE Media Council on Wednesday announced the launch of the ‘Advertiser Permit’ to regulate advertisements published by individuals on social media platforms, whether paid or unpaid.
Dubai teen calls for tighter e-scooter rules after losing friend in tragic accident
A Dubai teenager is calling on tighter rules for e-scooter users in the country as he continues to grapple with the loss of one of his closest friends. Fifteen-year-old Abdulla has been actively …
Sharjah: Model of social integration, sustainable development
Hosting the World Congress 2025 “We Are Inclusion” in the Emirate of Sharjah is a culmination of a longstanding humanitarian and developmental journey that has solidified its position as a global …
Remote workers can move to UAE without local sponsor under Virtual Work Visa: Here’s how
The UAE offers a one-year, renewable Virtual Work Visa, attracting digital nomads with its high-speed internet and infrastructure. Foreign professionals employed outside the UAE can live and work …
UAE military plane drops humanitarian and relief aid into Gaza
UAE and Jordan carried out on Sunday the first airdrops of humanitarian aid into Gaza in months. One Emirati and two Jordanian military planes took off from Jordan loaded with 25 tonnes of …
Family of detained Briton in Dubai say Foreign Office is ‘treating them like dirt’
Ryan Cornelius has been in prison in Dubai since 2008 on charges the United Nations and the European parliament say are unjust …
Crime branch to probe Kollam woman’s death in Sharjah amid dowry harassment allegations
KOLLAM: The state crime branch will take over the investigation into the death of Vipanchika, a Kollam native, who was found dead along with her one-and-a-half-year-old daughter in their apartment at …
Abu Dhabi aviation and hospitality space sees robust growth, sector still ‘long way short’ of Dubai
Daniel Richards, senior economist at Emirates NBD, breaks down the latest happenings in the UAE’s travel and tourism space. He discusses the announcement of Disneyland Abu Dhabi and the exit of …
UAE tops global hiring charts with highest employment outlook for Q3 2025: Report
Discover why the UAE tops global hiring trends with a +48% Net Employment Outlook for Q3 2025, driven by growth in transport, energy, and consumer sectors.
PMO denies plans to recall Israel’s ambassador to UAE after scandal
Israel’s Ambassador to the UAE, Yossi Shalev, will be recalled to Israel after the UAE refuses to let him continue serving as ambassador, N12 reported on Tuesday. The Prime Minister’s Office stated …