No eye scan wait for frequent flyers in Dubai

DUBAI 18 December 2019: Frequent foreign visitors to Dubai will “soon” be able to avoid waiting in a queue for eye scan at airport, which is a mandatory security check procedure. An automatic registration system […]

Yemen allegations by international bodies refuted

RIYADH 18 December 2019: The Official Spokesman for the Joint Incident Assessment Team (JIAT) in Yemen has refuted a number of allegations made by UN agencies, international organisations and media outlets, alleging mistakes made by […]

785,000 plastic bottles banned by Dubai golf

DUBAI 18 December 2019: Dubai Golf has launched a plastic free campaign that will say goodbye to all single-use plastic bottles across its five golf courses. All members and visitors will instead receive a reusable […]

Registration for 2020 NAS Sports Tournament opens

DUBAI 18 December 2019: The organising committee of the 2020 Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament has announced the opening of registration for the NAS Futsal and NAS Volleyball qualifying tournament. Organised by Dubai Sports Council […]

2.83 million apply for UAE tourist tax refunds

ABU DHABI 18 December 2019: The electronic system for the Tax Refunds for Tourists has processed 2.83 million applications since its launch in November 2018. The average daily number of applications has doubled, going from […]