The Federal Authority for Identity Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has announced an extension to the two-month UAE visa amnesty period. Despite warning violators that there would be no …
UAE to Fine 1 Million Dirham for Hiring Overstaying Individuals
Employers in the UAE will face fines of up to Dh1 million for hiring illegal residents starting November 1, as the amnesty period concludes on October 31.
UAE visa amnesty extended to December 31
The UAE has extended a visa amnesty for violators until the end of the year as it gives resident and visit overstayers a chance to rectify their status. It means visa violators have an additional two …
Emirates Airline’s A380 Flies Dubai To New York With NBA-Themed Design
The NBA’s partnership with Emirates Air runs surprisingly deep for a basketball league based in North America and an airline based in Dubai.
President Zardari fractures leg while descending from plane at Dubai airport
DUBAI: President Asif Ali Zardari went on a four-week complete rest after suffering a leg fracture while coming out of plane at Dubai airport last night, a spokesperson of the President’s House …
CZ takes the stage at Dubai Binance Blockchain Week 2024, says he isn’t banned from Binance
Binance Blockchain Week 2024 in Dubai got its moment when the exchange’s founder and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao took the stage at exactly 03:55 PM local time. Stepping up not as a Binance exec but …
Dubai British Schools: Taaleem buys land and assets in Jumeirah Islands to expand education portfolio
Taaleem Holdings to take over location of Amity Early Learning Centre in Jumeirah Islands under Dubai British School brand …
UAE appointed as member of Commission on Safety Standards of International Atomic Energy Agency
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has recently appointed the United Arab Emirates as a member of the Eighth Term of its Commission on the Safety Standards (CSS). Sara Al Saadi, Director of …
Dubai students use broken laptops, plastic bottles to create giant elephant, eagle
Students as young as six years old showcased their creativity and teamwork by creating giant animal sculptures made entirely from recyclable materials as part of the Largest 3D Sustainable Model …
US election: UAE, Middle East investors turn to gold, equities as election remains impossible to call
Image: Shutterstock Investors in the UAE and the broader Middle East are rapidly reshuffling their investment portfolios, pumping up allocations to the safe haven asset gold big time, while cautiously …
Dubai Imposes New Penalties on Financial Misconduct
In a recent development, Dubai introduced a new law designed to strengthen the accountability measures for employees within the Financial Audit Authority (FAA). Announced on Wednesday, Law No. (24) of …
UAE increases fuel prices for the month of November
The price of Super 98 rose to Dhs2.74 per litre for November, up from Dhs2.66 per litre in October, while the price of Special 95 rose to Dhs2.63 per litre for November, up from 2.54 per litre in …
UAE authority warns residents of company providing financial services without SCA licence
The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) of the UAE announced on Thursday that a company does not have any license from the …
Dubai’s Lamborghinis vs Singapore’s billionaires: This CEO’s viral thread reveals which city is right for you
An X user compared Singapore’s relaxed lifestyle and strong healthcare with Dubai’s luxury and business opportunities.
UAE firms to cease hiring overstayers as amnesty ends
New directives have been issued by the UAE government for companies to stop getting overstayers on board as the two-month amnesty program concludes on Oct. 31, 2024.
Sotheby’s Gets a $1 Billion Financial Lifeline in Deal With Abu Dhabi
Sotheby’s confirmed Wednesday it had closed a $1 billion investment deal with an Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund—giving the auction house a financial lifeline it needs to pay down some of its debt.
Abu Dhabi Has Officially Acquired a Minority Stake in Sotheby’s
Two months after Sotheby’s announced it would sell a minority stake in its business to ADQ, an Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund, the auction house has confirmed the deal has gone through.