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US to suspend visa processing for 75 nations from January 21
The Trump administration is halting virtually all visa processing for people seeking to live in the United States from 75 countries whose citizens are eligible to participate in an immigration lottery, a State Department spokesman said on
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UAE schools revise timings, students to be dismissed as early as 11.10am
As schools in the UAE start sending emails and circulars to parents about school days, which will end early on Fridays along with the country’s new unified Friday prayer timings. Schools vary in their dismissal times, with some letting
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No major rent increases as Dubai’s Smart Rental Index guides hikes
When Dubai resident Jasim Mohammed clicked open an email informing him on a rent increase for his Al Quoz apartment, the new proposed rent was higher than anticipated. He has resided there for three years and seen his yearly rent increase
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UAE sets minimum wage of Dh6,000 in private sector
The UAE has created a minimum wage of Dh6,000 per month for Emiratis working in the private sector starting January 1, 2026 under a ministerial
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Paid parking to be introduced in Dubai International City
From next month, it will no longer be free for Dubai International City residents or visitors to park their cars. In a notice pasted by
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Sharjah announces fines for vehicles still displaying National Day stickers
Every motorist is obliged to pull the National Day celebration stickers down by Saturday (December 6), Sharjah Police said. Motorists, who
Read MoreUAE residents send up to 3 times money to India as rupee plunges
It was well-timed too as the rupee plummeted to its all-time low against the UAE dirham, prompting a rush among Indian residents in that country to send money home. With the rupee touching about Rs 24. 5 per Dh1, Indian residents said
Read MoreUAE: Residents can soon co-own properties with others by paying just Dh500
Investors can now own property with up to hundreds of other people and shell out as little as Dh500. This follows the news that Property Finder has teamed up with Stake to provide new opportunities for a broader group of real estate
Read MoreUAE: Indian schools to follow unified academic calendar starting April 2026
The Indian curriculum schools in the UAE will officially transition to Ministry of Education’s (MOE) common academic calendar from April 2026, bringing their long-held tradition into agreement with that of the MOE which follows an
Read MoreUAE jobs: Flydubai hires nearly 90% staff from Dubai; how to apply
Flydubai, which has ordered 225 aircraft worth $37 billion (Dh135.7 billion) at the ongoing Dubai Airshow 2025, hires close to nine out of 10 of its employees in Dubai. “The talent pool has grown so much over the last number of years. Dubai
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