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Dubai Police warn against summer driving dangers

Dubai Police warn against summer driving dangers

Speaking to Gulf News, Al Ghaithi said the summer months, particularly between July and September, pose unique challenges. “It’s not just about the heat,” he said. “It’s about behaviour, attention, and responsibility on the roads.” He cited driver...

UAE Golden Visa At Rs 23 Lakh For Indians Turns Out To Be Fake News

UAE Golden Visa At Rs 23 Lakh For Indians Turns Out To Be Fake News

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially denied all claims and rumours about offering a lifetime Golden Visa to Indian citizens. The clarification came from the country’s federal authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security...

The rise of football in Dubai

The rise of football in Dubai

Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is known for its striking tourist attractions and exotic living. Year in year out, millions of people pour into the city to have a taste of its pleasures. The scintillating city has not traditionally been...

UAE imposes stricter visa rules on Nigerians, bans transit Visas

UAE imposes stricter visa rules on Nigerians, bans transit Visas

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has tightened its entry requirements for Nigerian travelers, with Dubai immigration no longer issuing tourist visas to Nigerians aged 18 to 45 unless they are accompanied. Additionally, applications for transit visas...

Dubai Inmates Compete In Virtual Chess Championship, Win 5Th Place

Dubai Inmates Compete In Virtual Chess Championship, Win 5Th Place

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) A team of inmates from Dubai Police's Correctional and Penal Institutions placed fifth in the inaugural edition of Asian Inmate Chess Championship, held recently virtually under the supervision of the International Chess...

UAE joins US, UK, Canada to toughen visa conditions on Nigerians

UAE joins US, UK, Canada to toughen visa conditions on Nigerians

This is not the best of time for Nigerians seeking visas to travel to some top western countries like the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Canada and United Arab Emirates, UAE. Recently, the mentioned countries have introduced...

UAE Imposes Stricter Entry Rules for Nigerian Travellers, Bans Transit Visas

UAE Imposes Stricter Entry Rules for Nigerian Travellers, Bans Transit Visas

The United Arab Emirates has introduced stricter visa rules for Nigerian travellers, including a ban on transit visa applications and tighter entry requirements for tourist visas, travel agents confirmed on Tuesday. In a notice reportedly issued...

Dubai firm apologises for 'incorrect' Golden Visa claims

Dubai firm apologises for 'incorrect' Golden Visa claims

A Dubai-based private company on Wednesday (July 9) apologised and took "full responsibility" for disseminating "incorrect" information in the media that the UAE government will grant lifetime "golden visa" for around Rs 23.30 lakhs. The apology...

How Abu Dhabi photographers are using their work to map memory

How Abu Dhabi photographers are using their work to map memory

Photography has always been a tool of reckoning. In moments of transition, it becomes a way of mapping change – both in the world and within the self. Cartographies, Revised, the new exhibition at Manarat Al Saadiyat, is anchored in this impulse....

UAE blocks Nigerian transit visas, limits tourist access

UAE blocks Nigerian transit visas, limits tourist access

Barely 24 hours after the United States announced visa restrictions for Nigerian non-immigrant travellers, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced new restrictions on visa application policies for Nigerian citizens, affecting transit and...

Dubai Culture, Dubai Health unite for ‘Art for Good’ initiative

Dubai Culture, Dubai Health unite for ‘Art for Good’ initiative

Dubai: Dubai Culture ‘Art For Good’ is set to transform healthcare environments in Dubai by embedding creativity and artistic expression within medical facilities. The initiative, launched through a new partnership between Dubai Culture and Dubai...

UAE's Raza grateful for chance to guide Dubai Capitals in Global Super League

UAE's Raza grateful for chance to guide Dubai Capitals in Global Super League

After guiding the UAE team for a number of years as their captain before transitioning to coaching, Ahmed Raza will add another feather to his cap after being entrusted with coaching DP World International League T20 champions Dubai Capitals in...

UAE launches AI-driven Proactive Government Performance System

UAE launches AI-driven Proactive Government Performance System

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the Proactive Government Performance System. This is a transformative initiative designed to enhance...

UAE rejects ‘Golden Visas for

UAE rejects ‘Golden Visas for

As the UAE dismissed claims that it is offering lifetime Golden Visas for some nationalities for around ₹23.30 lakh, immigration expert says ‘this is a stark reminder of the importance of due diligence in immigration matters’. The UAE's Federal...

Dubai-based group apologises for 'confusion' over 'lifetime visa' claims

Dubai-based group apologises for 'confusion' over 'lifetime visa' claims

A Dubai-based private company on Wednesday apologised and took "full responsibility" for disseminating "incorrect" information in the media that the UAE government will grant lifetime "golden visa" for around Rs 23.30 lakhs. The apology by Rayad...

Disney’s Abu Dhabi theme park could clash with UAE’s culture (TheWrap)

Disney’s Abu Dhabi theme park could clash with UAE’s culture (TheWrap)

Walt Disney Company’s proposed $10 billion park in Abu Dhabi is a coup for the capital of the tiny Gulf state United Arab Emirates, and opens the door for the global entertainment conglomerate to spread its magic to a new market. But the...

Naqvi urges UAE to ease visa policy for Pakistanis

Naqvi urges UAE to ease visa policy for Pakistanis

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has urged the United Arab Emirates to ease visa policies for Pakistani nationals. On an official visit to UAE, the interior minister discussed bilateral relations on security, counter-narcotics and...

Dubai Courts' Leadership Council for Development and Creativity seeks to enhance institutional excellence and judicial services

Dubai Courts' Leadership Council for Development and Creativity seeks to enhance institutional excellence and judicial services

The Leadership Council for Institutional Development and Creativity at Dubai Courts held its regular meeting, chaired by His Excellency Prof. Saif Ghanem Al Suwaidi, Director-General of Dubai Courts. In attendance were senior officials including...

Dear Big Ticket Abu Dhabi: How to win Dh100K for free

Dear Big Ticket Abu Dhabi: How to win Dh100K for free

Over the past two editions, the ‘Dear Big Ticket’ initiative has fulfilled a range of resident wishes, from medical treatments to family reunions. This season, wishes can be submitted under five categories: health and wellbeing, education, housing...

Kleindienst Group to Open Hygge Hotel on Dubai World Islands

Kleindienst Group to Open Hygge Hotel on Dubai World Islands

A new "Hygge" themed hotel is set to open in Dubai within the next two years. A project by Dubai-based real estate and property developer Kleindienst Group, the new property is named after the Scandinavian philosophy of hygge - a concept that's...

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