UAE Stimulus: Visas eased; Dh60 pa insurance
ABU DHABI 14 June 2018: The UAE has relaxed its visa regime and reduced the cost of employment by doing away with the D3,000 per worker deposit and implementing a Dh60 annual insurance cover for […]
Year: 2018
Al Ghurair sets up Dh100m fund for children affected by conflicts
DUBAI 21 June 2018: Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, Emirati businessman and philanthropist, has announced the establishment of the Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund, a new initiative to benefit refugee youth in Jordan, Lebanon […]
Visa Changes: Do new rules apply to free zones?
DUBAI 21 June 2018: The UAE Cabinet has announced changes to the country’s visa system and employment regulations, including the introduction of an insurance scheme replacing the existing bank guarantees system. However, it is unclear if […]
Summer Holiday: Sun, sea, nightlife in Cyprus
DUBAI 22 June 2018: Summer vacations are around the corner and you’re searching for a destination that will keep the whole family entertained. Cyprus, the island nation in the Mediterranean, is fast becoming a hotspot […]
Special summer fares to 60 Emirates destinations
DUBAI 21 June 2018: Emirates is offering travellers who haven’t booked their holidays yet, special fares during the summer to 60 destinations within its global network. The offer applies to bookings starting from now until 5 […]
Russia to carry first Emirati astronaut to space
DUBAI 21 June 2018: Sending the first Emirati astronaut to space will herald the beginning of a new era for the UAE and represents another step towards achieving the country’s vision and aspirations for the […]
Kuwaiti plane in mid-air malfunction; all safe
KUWAIT 21 June 2018: Kuwait Airways Corporation (KAC), said on Tuesday that its flight No. 743 heading to Al Dammam, Saudi Arabia, was forced to turn back to Kuwait International Airport due to an aircraft […]
Police brings ‘smart parking’ project to Dubai
DUBAI 21 June 2018: Dubai Police has launched a smart multi-level parking project as part of efforts to provide high quality services to members of the public. Major General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of […]
Tired? Go to sleep between flights in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI 21 June 2018: Abu Dhabi Airports has opened Aerotel’s new airport transit sleeping facility at the Abu Dhabi International Airport. The latest addition marks the airport’s second facility that is operated by Aerotel […]
World’s highest Fifa World Cup live score on Burj Khalifa
DUBAI 16 June 2018: The iconic Burj Khalifa has become the world’s highest football live scoreboard. For a month, the scorecards of the matches at the world’s most popular football championship will be relayed on to […]