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US Visa for UAE Residents: Expert Debunks 5 Myths
Lately, it has become incredibly difficult for UAE residents to secure a US visa appointment, with waits of up to a year being common. To address lengthy waiting periods, certain inhabitants are choosing to travel to nearby GCC nations to request a
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Dubai: Salik earns Dh1.1 billion in H1 2024 from 238 million vehicles
In the first half of 2024, Dubai's Salik toll system achieved a remarkable financial milestone, earning Dh1.1 billion from toll collections. This impressive revenue comes as a result of 238 million vehicles passing through Salik's toll
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New UAE law changes domestic worker dispute rules
The UAE has recently enacted significant amendments to the laws governing domestic worker disputes, aimed at better protecting the rights of both employers and workers. These changes reflect the country's ongoing efforts to enhance labor rights
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UAE expats claim Canada immigration firm 'fraud
Several UAE residents have spoken out following a report about a Sharjah couple's plight, who camped in a Dubai immigration firm's office for
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Dubai developers offer up to 20% off-plan discounts
Dubai’s real estate market is witnessing a notable shift as more developers begin to offer significant discounts on off-plan properties, with
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Rare Bird Returns to Dubai After 28 Years
According to experienced wildlife expert Reza Khan, a Mediterranean Gull was observed at Dubai's Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary for the first
Read MoreUAE new law: Fines up to Dh1 million
The UAE Government has announced fines ranging up to Dh1 million on Monday after a Federal Decree-Law was issued, amending specific provisions of the Federal Decree-Law on the Regulation of Employment Relationships. Under the new provisions, a fine
Read MorePakistan-UAE flights: Airfares rise due to new taxes
Pakistan has implemented a set federal excise duty of Rs5,000 (Dh66) on airfares for laborers heading to the UAE and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations, leading to a rise in flight expenses for these workers. The Federal Board of
Read MoreDubai: Parkin sees 26% increase in fines
Parkin Company reported that fines in Dubai rose by 26% from 291,000 in Q2 2023 to 365,000 in Q2 2024, with an 87% fine collection rate for the quarter. On Monday, the company disclosed that most of the penalties given out were from enforcing public
Read MoreDubai bans e-scooters, e-bikes in JBR
The use of e-scooters and e-bikes in the Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) community has been banned to improve the safety of residents and visitors. Battery-operated mobility devices are facing limitations on the ground and plaza levels of The
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