Miscellaneous

Sheikh Hamdan approves launch of MBZ-SAT satellite

The satellite is fully developed and built by a team of Emirati engineers from MBRSC

UAE announces 10-year Blue Residency visa

UAE already grants 10-year golden visas to eligible investors, entrepreneurs, scientists and outstanding students, among others

How to get a work permit in the UAE?: A complete guide

A work permit number is a unique identifier assigned to every employee in the UAE by the MOHRE

Sheikh Hamdan launches new Dubai quality of life strategy featuring more than 200 projects and initiatives

The strategy's objectives include a 300 percent increase in the length of beach cycling tracks

UAE, Saudi Arabia explore establishment of Saudi-Emirati Coordination Council to enhance procurement

Council to enhance achievements, protect interests, and create new opportunities for both nations

ICP smart service in UAE explained: All you need to know along with the cost involved

The ICP smart services allow the user to apply for visas, residence permits, Emirates IDs, and other necessary documents

UAE’s Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohamed Al Nahyan passes away, seven days of mourning declared

Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan was the Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region

UAE approves $544.60 million for rain damage to homes

Last week, the UAE saw the heaviest rains in 75 years

Dubai Shopping Festival 2024: Dates, things to do & offers

A month-long celebration of culture, shopping, and entertainment

Saudi Arabia’s cinema revenue soars to over $986 million in just six years

Currently, Saudi Arabia has 66 movie theaters with approximately 618 screens and 63,373 seats

Dubai government employees to receive April salaries early

The Crown Prince is committed to supporting employees and their families during the recent extreme weather

UAE weather: Sheikh Hamdan orders alternative housing for affected families in Dubai, other services at no extra cost

The Crown Prince directed the establishment of a committee to urgently review all requests from Emirati citizens affected by the heavy rains

How to get Dubai Police clearance certificate in UAE

The certificate can be issued to residents, visitors and even former residents who no longer live in the country

UAE weather: Dubai schools to operate remotely on Wednesday

Public sector staff, too, will be working from home

When is Eid Al Adha 2024? UAE residents set to get another long holiday

Eid Al Adha is among the two main holidays celebrated in Islam, the other being Eid Al Fitr

Eid Al Fitr 2024: First day of festival in UAE, Saudi Arabia, other Arab countries

Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al Fitr to commemorate the conclusion of the fasting month of Ramadan

Sheikh Mohammed issues decree, sets up judicial authority in Dubai

President of the Court of Cassation at Dubai Courts will chair the new authority

Eid Al Fitr 2024: Shawwal moon not sighted in Saudi Arabia, Ramadan to continue until Tuesday

The sighting of the Shawwal moon marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid Al Fitr

Eid Al Fitr 2024: Holiday dates in UAE, Saudi Arabia, other GCC states

The moon sighting committee was unable to sight the Shawwal crescent on Monday evening

Moon sighting for Eid Al Fitr: UAE urges Muslims to look for Shawwal crescent on Monday

The sighting of the Shawwal moon would mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid Al Fitr.

X grants free blue verification checks to accounts with big followings

Musk said all X accounts with more than 2,500 verified subscriber followers would receive Premium features

Global food price index bounces back after hitting three-year low

This increase was primarily driven by higher prices for vegetable oils, meat, and dairy products

When is Eid Al Fitr 2024 in UAE? Likely date revealed

This year, spotting of the crescent will coincide with the total solar eclipse, which will occur on April 8 in the UAE