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UAE citizens in Japan can extend visa-free stay to 90 days from July 1
The UAE embassy in Japan shared that citizens of the UAE holding ordinary passports will now be able to enjoy a stay of up to 90 days in Japan without a visa— a much more generous offer than the previous 30 days. This new policy is set to
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Schengen visa scam in UAE: Fake travel agents charging Dh4,000, experts warn
A warning has gone out concerning dubious travel agents exploiting UAE residents by charging thousands of dirhams for “guaranteed” Schengen visa appointments, only to go MIA thereafter, during the peak summer travel season. Faisal
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UAE: Dh100 million fine imposed on exchange house
As stated on Thursday, the Central Bank of UAE has fined an exchange house Dh 100 million. The financial violation came after the authority’s examinations revealed “grave shortcomings.” These failures pertained to the
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Eid Al Adha 2025: Dubai announces holidays for public sector employees
Public employees of Dubai were notified on Thursday about the Eid Al Adha holidays. This year, government workers will enjoy four
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UAE: Residents turn regular intermittent fasting into 9-day Dhul Hijjah devotion
Although she won’t be performing Hajj, Faryal Mustafa of Abu Shagara, Sharjah is keen on taking advantage of the spiritually uplifting days of
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UAE: Meet 10-year-old 'young farmer' who grows fruits, vegetables in his backyard
Musleh Saeed Al Aryani, at only 10 years old, is transforming the agricultural world. It all started at the age of four during autumn visits to his
Read MoreGold prices in UAE: Is Dh400 per gram the new normal?
If you live in the UAE and are thinking of investing or saving through gold for the long term, now might be the time to do so. Gold is likely to stay above the Dh400 per gram mark in the medium to long term, according to analysts and
Read MoreUAE: Why some employees want to quit jobs; rising costs rank higher than career growth
About 70% of employees in the UAE claim that the rising cost of living is outpacing their salaries, and many are thinking of quitting their jobs in the next three months, stated a new study. The recently conducted study by Korn Ferry uncovered
Read MoreHeera Group CEO Nowhera Shaik accused of scamming UAE expats arrested in India
Nowhera Shaik, who is in the spotlight for the wrong reasons as the founder of the Heera Group and accused of the Dh2.36 billion Heera Gold scam has been arrested in India. This took place when the CCS police of Hyderabad executed three
Read MoreUAE: First day of Eid Al Adha 2025 revealed after Dhul Hijjah moon spotted
The UAE has confirmed it will celebrate Eid Al Adha on Friday, June 6, after sighting the Dhul Hijjah moon on Tuesday evening. Sighting the crescent translates to the first day of Dhul Hijjah starting tomorrow, Wednesday, May 28. Thus, Eid
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