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Haj 2025: Saudi Arabia announces deadline for Umrah pilgrims to enter, leave country
According to the Ministry of Haj and Umrah, the last date for Umrah pilgrims to enter the Kingdom is April 13. Authorities stated the move was aimed at preparations for the upcoming Haj season. Pilgrims have until April 29
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UAE: Stricter car ownership rules proposed to ease traffic between Dubai, Sharjah
Dubai's vehicle growth rate has crossed the 8 per cent mark, well above the global figure of 2 percent, according to the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure. Suhail Al Mazrouei has described this increase as abnormal and pointed out
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India: Birth certificate now mandatory to issue new passport for some citizens under amended rules
The Ministry of External Affairs of India changed regulations concerning proof submission for date of birth during passport applications. The new Passports (Amendment) Rules 2025 stipulate that anybody born on or after October 1, 2023 will need
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UAE: New marriage, custody rules as law goes into effect April 15
The federal personal status law will undergo amendments that take effect on April 15. The new legislation brings forth regulations for previously
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Ramadan 2025 in UAE: 5 rules to follow during holy month
Residents throughout the UAE start making preparations for Ramadan as the holy month draws near. The second half of Shaban generally involves
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13 new rules, fees, and tech coming into effect in the UAE in 2025
Dubai: With new year comes, a few of the biggest developments for 2025 to come your way. The biggest developments coming to the UAE and new rules and
Read MoreUAE taxes, traffic law: 7 new rules that are coming into effect in 2025
As we go into the new year, UAE citizens should note the main regulations in force. The new measures range from 17-year-olds getting driving licences, to compulsory food labelling in Abu Dhabi, and they are all likely to make a major difference in
Read MoreNew UAE campaign reveals why some motorists break rules
But, while bad driving is killing people in terrible crashes, even when urged to stop, the authorities of Abu Dhabi on Wednesday launched an awareness campaign to prevent those disasters. Abu Dhabi Centre for Legal and Community Awareness
Read MoreSharjah announces rules on conditional release of prisoners
Defamed prisoners in Sharjah can now be granted conditional release, as per a new ruling by the emirate’s Executive Council. The ruling, made on Tuesday, specifies that an inmate may be paroled after serving three-quarters of the
Read MoreCar wash rules in UAE: How to avoid up to Dh3,000 fine for dirty vehicles
So, Can Cars Be Washed in Public Areas in UAE? Washing your vehicle in unmarked spaces (beside the homes in a closed neighbourhood, or before a building) is illegal in some cities of the Emirates. It’s for any public space: streets,
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