The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced a landmark update to residency and work procedures in the UAE, transforming the process to be faster, smoother, and more user-friendly. Now, residency visas that once took days can be…
Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced the removal of several procedural requirements and conditions for key services, transforming the processing time from days to mere minutes. This initiative aims to streamline operations with efficiency gains…
Two significant bridges were inaugurated on Sunday by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) as part of the Garn Al Sabkha-Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road Intersection Improvement Project. The first is a 601-meter-long, two-lane bridge that can handle 3,200 cars…
39 cars that were part of an unauthorized procession from the Mina Al Arab neighborhood to a popular tourist destination in the mountains have been seized by Ras Al Khaimah Police. At 11:30 p.m. on Friday, the police operations room…
WAM The International Charity Organisation (ICO) has announced a new initiative called ‘Correction of the Status of Violators,’ with a budget of AED 3 million, to help people complete their residency procedures and waive fines. The programme is part of…
File photo The United Arab Emirates mediated an exchange of 206 prisoners between Russia and Ukraine on Saturday, noting it was the country’s eighth such mediation. As a result, the total number of prisoners exchanged between the two countries in…
WAM The midday break for outdoor workers in the UAE ends on Sunday, September 15. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) made the announcements. The ban has been in place since June 15, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00…
File photo The United Arab Emirates has announced a US$10.25 million (AED 37.65 million) contribution to the United Nations to support Sudanese refugee women and launch new humanitarian projects in Chad. The initiative underscores the UAE’s dedication to addressing the…
File picture [for illustration] The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA) has announced that all service centres handling visa amnesty applications will be closed on Sunday, September 15, in observance of the Prophet’s Birthday. This closure…
Abu Dhabi Media Office Abu Dhabi is significantly boosting early education opportunities with the addition of 1,000 new pre-kindergarten seats for the 2024-2025 academic year. According to the emirate’s Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), these additional seats are available…
File photo Dubai Taxi Company has announced that it had been awarded 300 new plates at the latest Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) auction, solidifying its position as Dubai’s largest taxi operator. The award takes DTC’s taxi fleet to…
File picture World Health Organisation (WHO) Representative in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Dr. Richard Peeperkorn, extended his thanks to the UAE for its pivotal role in a major medical evacuation operation in Gaza. In a virtual press conference from Gaza…
File picture Advertising sites throughout Dubai will now be managed and operated by a newly formed private joint-stock firm, Mada Media Company. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler…
WAM The UAE’s President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Chinese Premier Li Qiang have discussed ways to enhance and expand the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between their countries. During the meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu…
Supplied In a major step towards sustainability, Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), has launched its innovative Green bus service. These new buses, powered by clean hydrogen and electric energy, are part of the Green Bus Programme aimed…
Chinese Premier Li Qiang is leading a high-level delegation on an official visit to the UAE. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, received the visiting delegation…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police General Headquarters have launched the Joint Patrol Units for Heavy Vehicles Monitoring and enforcing technical compliance among heavy vehicles in Dubai. The patrol units are part of coordinated efforts to enhance…
WAM The UAE in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), has evacuated 97 critically wounded individuals, including cancer patients requiring specialised treatment, from the Gaza Strip. The operation also included 155 family members and 142 children. The evacuees were…
WAM The UAE’s President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Nikos Christodoulides, President of Cyprus, discussed bilateral cooperation and explored opportunities to strengthen strategic relations. During the meeting in Abu Dhabi, both sides reviewed joint efforts to…
Dubai Media Office His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended a ceremony to mark the 20th anniversary of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Leadership Development…
File picture A unified population registry will be established for Dubai as part of efforts to provide comprehensive real-time data on the emirate’s residents. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime…
