The GDRFA confirmed to Khaleej Times on Thursday that applicants can go to any of the 86 Amer centres across Dubai, in addition to the designated location at the GDRFA centre in Al Awir. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.
UAE to Restore Water Networks in Northern Gaza
The UAE has started work on restoring the water networks in northern Gaza that were destroyed because of the ongoing war in the region. Read More: Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Banned from Leaving France The project is part of the ongoing project Operation Chivalrous Knight 3,
UAE: Region’s first indoor vertical strawberry farm to come up in Abu Dhabi
Come winter, a 7,500sqm indoor vertical strawberry farm – a first-of-its-kind in the region – will start taking shape in Abu Dhabi to bolster sustainable agriculture and local production in the country.
Dubai ready to implement residency grace period procedures to rectify visa status
Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director-General of the GDRFA confirmed their full readiness to implement the initiative, which promotes the values of community tolerance and compassion and enhances the principles of respect.
Dubai: New 3-lane bridge opens; to ease traffic flow towards Al Khail road
The three-lane Zaa’beel Palace Street Bridge, spanning 700 metres, will now connect Zaa’beel Palace Street and Oud Metha Road to Al Khail Road in the direction of Abu Dhabi. The b
UAE visa amnesty: Dubai’s GDRFA clarifies where overstaying expats can apply
The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai said they are all set to accept applicants for the UAE visa amnesty programme that will start on Sunday, September 1, and …
Unveiling Zia Beauty: Dubai’s new hub for cutting-edge aesthetic and wellness treatments
Dubai, UAE – Zia Medical Center announces the opening of Zia Beauty, a state-of-the-art multi-specialty aesthetics center on Jumeirah Beach Road. Designed to provide a complete holistic and harmonious …
Alvarez & Marsal Taps Two Barclays Dubai Bankers for Financials M&A
Alvarez & Marsal Inc. has hired two dealmakers from Barclays Plc in Dubai, as the firm better known for its restructuring work expands its franchise focused on banking deals across Europe and the Middle East.
Dubai to host world-famous “L’Etape race” presented by Tour de France
DUBAI: In yet another first, Dubai will play host to the “L’Etape Dubai” cycling race, presented by the Tour de France, on February 2, 2025.Organised by
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi launches exciting new routes with minimum fare promotion to must-see destinations
National airline launches exciting new routes to Chisinau, an undiscovered gem, and Cluj-Napoca, capital of the Transylvania region …
Dubai Developer Says Rich Turks, Egyptians Helping Fuel Property Boom
The Dubai developer building what’s set to be the world’s tallest residential tower is betting on an influx of rich buyers fleeing currency instability in Turkey and Egypt to help drive demand.
Dubai’s DFSA reports 22% strong growth in first half of 2024
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has announced significant growth in the first half of 2024, with a 22 percent increase in newly authorised firms compared to the same period in 2023. The …
Dubai: Gold prices jump Dh1 per gram in early trade
Gold prices jumped Dh1 per gram in Dubai in early trade on Thursday. According to Dubai Jewellery Group data, the 24K variant of the yellow metal was trading at Dh304.5 per gram at 9am UAE time as …
Philippines, UAE set third round of FTA negotiations mid-Sept
A high-ranking trade official on Wednesday said the next round of negotiations for a planned free trade agreement between the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will happen in the middle …
Meet the Dubai resident organising trips to Africa to save rhinos and other wildlife
That’s where organisations such as Wilde Tracks come in. Founder Chloe Evans, a British national who lives in Dubai, says: “Wilde Tracks was born out of a burning desire to make a tangible impact on …
UAE Visa Amnesty from Sept 1: No Fines, Fees for Overstayers
Starting September 1, the UAE is offering a two-month visa amnesty for those with expired visas, allowing them to either change their status or leave the country without facing fines. Who Can Apply?
UAE launches unified Work Bundle platform for foreign workers across all emirates
The UAE Government has announced the launch of the second phase of the Work Bundle to boost the country’s competitiveness and appeal as a prime global destination for living and working. The Work …