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Ramadan 2026: Rules, etiquette to follow in UAE
Amidst all the anticipation and excitement as Ramadan approaches (expected to start on February 19), there are a few things you should keep in mind, especially since day-to-day life, working hours and social habits change throughout the UAE during
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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 have not removed the stickers from their vehicles is hours after the deadline will be subject to
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UAE sugar tax: Highly sweetened drinks to pay more, artificial sweeteners 0%
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued additional details as the country finalizes plans to introduce an excise tax on sweetened drinks starting in 2026. The tax regime will be based on a “tiered volumetric model” which will
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UAE bans AI misuse of national symbols, public figures without approval
Displaying national symbols or public figures using generative artificial intelligence or similar techniques without approval is forbidden, the UAE
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Emirates sets new rules for power banks onboard flights from October 1
Emirates has announced that as of October 1, 2025, all types of power banks will be prohibited on board. However, Emirates customers are allowed to
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Up to Dh8,000 fines: Abu Dhabi warns against illegal billboards, signages
The authorities of Abu Dhabi have called for the placement and design of billboards and other signages within the emirate to conform to the approved
Read MoreIndia implements stricter rules for gold, silver imports from UAE
India’s offshore trade policy is shifting with the new restrictions on the semi manufactured and powdered forms of gold and silver. India plans to improve transparency and ensure compliance in the bilateral trade of precious metals with these
Read MoreSome UAE banks to raise minimum balance requirement from June 1
Some banks operating in the UAE have plans to raise the minimum balance requirement from Dh3,000 to Dh5,000, citing compliance with the Central Bank’s personal loan rules. This modification will be operational from June 1, though at least
Read MoreUAE: Delivery riders not allowed on fast lanes as Ajman announces traffic rule
As announced on Thursday, delivery riders in Ajman are required to stick to the designated lanes for their respective vehicles on the right side of the road. They are prohibited from using the faster leftmost lanes. These restrictions have already
Read MoreSaudi: Up to SAR50,000 fine, 6 months in jail for visa overstayers
With the Hajj season approaching in 2025, Saudi officials are enforcing stricter measures in regard to visa overstayers in the kingdom. According to an announcement by the Ministry of Interior last Tuesday, violators will incur
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