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UAE Citizens in Private Sector to Get Extra Dh7,000 a Month
Emiratis with a university degree who work in the private sector will now receive a Dh7,000 monthly salary top-up, up from Dh5,000 at present. The changes were announced at a meeting of 500 senior government leaders on Wednesday. The payment
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Fans Across the Middle East Celebrate Historic World Cup Moment
Qatar marked its FIFA World Cup debut with a defeat to Ecuador on Sunday, but in becoming the first nation in the Middle East to host the tournament, it has inspired a wave of pride across the region. From cafes in Erbil to pubs in Istanbul and
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UAE leaders Congratulate Oman on 52nd National Day
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said of Oman on the occasion of his country's 52nd National Day. Tweeting on the occasion, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed
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ICP Starts Receiving Applications for Multiple-Entry UAE Visa From Hayya Cardholders
Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security has announced its readiness to receive applications for multiple entry
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UAE-Egypt Start Another 50 Years of Deep-Rooted Relations
The UAE and Egypt will begin another 50 years of solid and deep-rooted relations, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin
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Golden pension for UAE expats: Who can get it, how it will increase gratuity
A pension scheme announced in the UAE earlier this week targets expatriates that make up 89 per cent of the country’s population, a top
Read MoreSheikh Mohammed Launches Initiative to Export Dh15-billion Emirati Tech Products
A National programme that will see Dh15 billion worth of advanced Emirati technological products exported annually has been launched. The programme will accelerate the pace of technological transformation in the industrial and production
Read MoreExpo City Dubai is Now Dog-Friendly
Pet owners can now explore Dubai’s newest city alongside their four-legged friends. Dubai Expo City is officially dog friendly, with visitors welcome to bring their furry companions along. Several wooden dog stations have been set up at
Read MoreNo Green Pass Required for Cruise Passengers in Abu Dhabi
Passengers and crew of cruise ships entering Abu Dhabi have been exempted from showing green passes on the Al Hosn app to visit tourist attractions and establishments, the local authority said. “Based on the directives of the concerned
Read MoreUAE Announces Surplus Budget for Next 3 Years
Sheikh Mohammed said that the budget of the Union is sustainable and balanced. The UAE Cabinet has approved the general federal budget for the next three years. The net expenditure will be Dh252.3 billion, with revenues of Dh255.7 billion —
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