Dubai: The major visa policy changes that are taking into effect starting today will not just benefit expatriates, but boost the local economy as well, sources have said. Starting today, October …
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Overseas votes from UAE count in US midterm elections
Dr Steven Anderson, chairman of the Republicans Overseas-United Arab Emirates branch, told Gulf News that if “Republicans fail to maintain their majority then entire legislative plan of the …
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Winter is coming in the UAE. But when?
“Geographically, winter in the UAE starts on December 23 every year … at the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), told Gulf News. Al Abri said by the end of October, the mercury will drop …
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UAE backs Saudi king statement on Khashoggi death
The United Arab Emirates on Saturday voiced its support for Saudi Arabia’s statement about the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, according to the official news agency WAM. In a statement …
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UAE commends Saudi King’s directives on the Jamal Khashoggi case
The United Arab Emirates on Saturday backed Saudi Arabia’s statement about the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the official news agency WAM said. The UAE “commends directives and …
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UAE, Egypt, Bahrain support Saudi king in Khashoggi case
The UAE “commends directives and decisions of Saudi King Salman on the issue of Kashoggi,” the Emirates News Agency (WAM) said on Twitter. Saudi Arabia has said that Khashoggi, a prominent journalist, …
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Rain in Dubai, unstable weather to continue in UAE
We hardly get to enjoy such a weather. With news coming of rains hitting the Northern Emirates, we hope we get some showers here in Dubai as well.” Saima, who stays in UAQ, said she keeps a track of t…
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UAE backs Riyadh on missing journalist
UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs … investigation is an alleged audio tape whose existence has been reported by pro-government media. ABC News on Thursday quoted an unnamed Turkish official …
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UAE Press: Dubai Expo will open up limitless opportunities
Microsoft More From Emirates News Agency UAE bans live birds from Bulgaria UAE Cabinet adopts new resolution Google launches free digital skills-building programme in Arabic Visit site
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UAE set to introduce digital tax stamp scheme for tobacco products in 2019
He also stressed that tobacco companies must comply with the new scheme to avoid penalties and being banned from practicing their business. Read: UAE President issues federal excise tax law for …
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Dubai DED issues 13,825 new licences in first 9 months of 2018
Dubai: The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector of the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, issued 13,825 new licences in the first nine months of 2018 Among the new …
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Video: Dubai marks two year countdown to Expo 2020
Dubai held a specially-choreographed show at the Dubai Fountain and a three-minute projection on the world’s tallest building – the Burj Khalifa – as part of celebrations marking the two …
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Warning: Massive traffic jams hit commuters in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi
Dubai: Early morning commuters in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi encountered serious delays on the roads as they head back to work and school on Sunday. Dubai’s major highways, including those …
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Red Bull won’t allow early Ricciardo Renault F1 test in Abu Dhabi
Red Bull will not allow Daniel Ricciardo to drive for Renault in the Pirelli Formula 1 tyre test that follows the 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The test is the only opportunity for drivers that are chang…
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Service centres close as Dubai government services move online
According to state news agency Wam, online transactions save time, money and environmental resources, while reducing traffic and pressure on public transport. Dubai Media Office on Saturday said …
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Countdown: 730 days to Expo 2020 Dubai
A choreographed show at the Dubai Fountain and a three-minute countdown projected onto the Burj Khalifa formed the climax of festivities on Saturday night as Expo 2020 Dubai passed its two-years …
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Video: Exercise but don’t do this in Dubai
Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is taking the 30-day Dubai Fitness Challenge seriously. As this year’s 30-day challenge is about to kick off (on October 26), the agency has come up …
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