The Dubai population has grown by more than 169,000 in the past year, rising to 3.825 million according to the Dubai Statistics Center …
Pakistani fans face ‘tough’ visa rules for CT 2025 India match in Dubai
Pakistani fans wishing to travel to Dubai are unlikely to benefit from relaxed visa policies. Those who have previously visited Dubai are more likely to be granted visas, and ticket purchases along …
UAE Golden Visa stretches eligibility to students, investors, entrepreneurs in 2025 [How to apply]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced updates to its Golden Visa program for 2025, further enhancing opportunities for global investors, entrepreneurs, skilled professionals, and exceptional …
Dubai Opens ‘Creators HQ’ for Influencers; Set to Offer Golden Visas to Online Creators
“Launching a Creators HQ in the UAE is a major step that supports the nation’s objective of maximising the positive impact of content and its role in community development,” said …
Dubai wants to give 10,000 influencers a Golden Visa
Dubai is set to help 10,000 influencers get their hands on a UAE Golden Visa after opening The Creators HQ as part of the 1 Billion Followers Summit …
Pakistani coldplay fans disheartened by UAE visa rejections
The couple purchased the tickets of English rock band’s concert in UAE but their visa applications were rejected …
UAE Visa: Minimum Bank Statement Condition Imposed on Pakistanis
The challenges for Pakistanis traveling from Lahore to Dubai continue to grow, with the UAE visa rejection rate reportedly reaching 99%. According to …
Dubai Visa Approvals Surge as Travelers Follow Rules
UAE visit visa approvals have surged as more travelers comply with the required documentation, industry experts reveal. Applicants are now ensuring their …
UAE visit visa approvals are rising; here’s why
Lately, approval of visit visas has been on the rise, with applicants increasingly providing all necessary documents, say travel industry executives. Visit..
Have a Schengen visa? You can now visit two new countries from the UAE
Fancy a new adventure this year?. Have a Schengen visa? You can now visit two new countries from the UAE. . Travel.
’I can’t hide my tears’: Illegal UAE residents embrace ‘new year, new life’ after visa amnesty
For four months, the UAE’s visa amnesty programme, which ended on December 31, 2024, offered illegal residents and visitors a fresh start. Freed from overstaying fines and an illegal status, hundreds …
236,000 Illegal Residents Availed Visa Amnesty Scheme in Dubai
A senior official announced on Monday that the UAE’s four-month visa amnesty, which concludes on December 31, benefitted 236,000 residency violators in …
How rules for obtaining UAE’s 10-year golden visa have been updated
From property ownership to salary requirements, rules for obtaining the 10-year golden visa in the UAE have undergone important changes in 2024 as authorities make the residency process more …
Visa amnesty seekers tell of second chances and new beginnings as initiative comes to an end
The UAE’s visa amnesty scheme has been praised for offering a new start for those needing to change their status following the expiration of their visas and residency violations. The National visited …
UAE citizens still exempt from tourist visa for Thailand, embassy clarifies
This clarification comes after the embassy earlier announced that foreign nationals residing in the UAE must apply for a Thai visa through a new online platform …
Uganda-UAE visa row: Government urged to intervene
This move has not only caused inconvenience to travellers but also highlighted the need for the government and embassies to improve Uganda’s passport index …
The UAE visa amnesty period ends this week
The UAE visa amnesty period will officially end at the end of 2024. The Federal Authority for Identity Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) extended the initial two-month UAE visa amnesty …