The UAE now requires visa applicants to submit their passport’s cover page along with standard documents. Learn what has changed and how to prepare.
UAE unveils first-ever nationwide Emirati Birthday Song featuring voices from across the community
The UAE has launched the first-ever Emirati Birthday Song as part of the 2025 Year of Community, in collaboration with Ferjan Dubai. Created through nationwide contributions, the song reflects …
UAE foreign minister urges end to Gaza war in meeting with Netanyahu in New York
It was Netanyahu’s first meeting with a senior Arab official since Israel’s Sept. 9 attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar, which the UAE condemned and protested by summoning Israel’s deputy ambassador. The …
UAE regulator bars HDFC Bank’s Dubai branch from onboarding new clients amid probe: Report
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) issued a directive restricting the branch from providing financial services for new customers, including advising on financial products, arranging …
Annexing West Bank could harm Abraham Accords with UAE, Emirati official says – N12
Zayed will emphasize the UAE’s commitment to the Abraham Accords as a cornerstone for a better future in the region, while also underscoring the UAE’s deep concern over recent Israeli actions.
Sharjah: Man caught on CCTV abusing cats after kittens found dead
Recently, several cats have been found injured or dead in the area, and locals now suspect the same individual captured in the CCTV footage may be responsible …
UAE says FM stressed need to end Gaza war during meeting with Netanyahu
UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed stressed the urgent need for ending the Gaza war during his meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in …
VIDEO: Sharjah Police seize vehicle after motorist caught driving on sidewalk
Sharjah Police seized a vehicle seen in a video circulating on social media driven on a sidewalk in clear violation of traffic laws, endangering the safety …
Sharjah Police urge safety checks after gas leak triggers house fire in Khorfakkan
Dedicated teams from Sharjah Police and Sharjah Civil Defence Authority responded to a fire that broke out in a house in Khorfakkan on Friday. As a result …
Sharjah defeat California Eagles in IHF Super Globe opener
Sharjah made a winning start to their campaign in the IHF Men’s Club World Championship (Super Globe), currently taking place in the Arab Republic of Egypt. They secured a victory over the American …
Dubai Police warn of new scam: Fake consumer protection sites stealing personal data and banking info
Dubai Police have alerted the public about a new online scam where fraudsters create fake “Consumer Protection” websites on search engines and social media. These sites deceive users into downloading …
Dubai sex-trade ring boss held by police after BBC investigation
Warning: Contains disturbing content and graphic descriptions of sexual acts The BBC understands the boss of a degrading sex-trade ring that exploited vulnerable women in Dubai’s most glamorous …
UAE visa ban rumours: Bangladeshis asked to be ‘careful’ when sharing news online
Bangladesh’s Ambassador to the UAE earlier clarified that reports circulating on social media of a visa ban on Bangladeshi citizens by UAE are not attributed to any government officials …
Vietnam Deputy PM Engages Binance and Bybit in UAE Talks
Vietnam’s Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh has stepped up the country’s engagement with global cryptocurrency players after holding direct talks …
Vietnam Deputy PM Engages Binance and Bybit in UAE Talks
Vietnam’s Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh has stepped up the country’s engagement with global cryptocurrency players after holding direct talks …
Permanent Deputy PM meets with UAE officials, business representatives
Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh held talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and met with …
Probe Demanded Over Trump-Linked UAE Crypto and AI Chip Deal
Elizibeth Warren and Elissa Slotkin want an investigation of a series of transactions between the Trump administration and the UAE.