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UAE cuts processing time for residency permits
Efforts have been made to make it faster to secure residency permits for private sector employees in the UAE. At least four UAE government bodies have just announced that measures will be in place to reduce the processing time by 50 per cent. The initiative is part of the world’s first government accelerators, which seek
MoM extends its ban on fresh visas for several professions in Oman
The Ministry of Manpower (MoM) has extended by another six months its decision to not issue fresh visas for workers in several professions in the private sector. The ban first came into force in November 2013. Prominent among them include visas for construction workers, cleaners, sales and marketing professionals. The ministry issued three decisions of
Golden Age For Bahrain’s Tenants?
A downward trend on rental prices echo the reduction in hydrocarbon receipts, tighter fiscal policy, and the erosion of long standing food and energy subsidies. The result is a market defined by increased incentives, adjustments and service quality from landlords and developers as they fight to remain competitive in the market. This translates typically to an
June 18, 2017
Read more about Golden Age For Bahrain’s Tenants?Now, smartphone is your passport in Dubai
Passengers departing from Terminal 3 can use UAE Wallet app at smart gates. Dubai: Passengers departing from Dubai International Airport can now use their smart phones at the smart gates instead of their passports as part of a new service called Smart UAE Wallet. Lt General Dahi Khalfan Tamim, deputy chairman of police and public
No Ejari? No water or electricity from July 1
Moving to a new flat in Dubai? You will need to get your tenancy contract attested first before you can get your electricity and water services by next month. It’s no longer possible to move to your new flat and have your tenancy contract attested by getting an Ejari (‘My Rent’ in Arabic) at a
New traffic rules, new fines in UAE soon
The UAE Ministry of Interior will implement costlier traffic fines in July. The deadline is approaching, and it is approaching fast. On July 1, UAE motorists should stay on the alert as the cost of traffic fines will dig deeper into their pockets. Once the new traffic fines are implemented, overtaking on the hard shoulder
Public, Private Schools Diverge over Holidays, ADEC
Abu Dhabi students – in the public sector – get ready for a month long Winter break in 2018 according to new dates released by the Abu Dhabi Education Authority. There was confusion across Abu Dhabi today, after the Abu Dhabi Education Authority (ADEC) released the public school calendar for the 2017/18 academic year. Various
UAE is all set for VAT implementation starting next year
Here are some basics of new tax regime all stakeholders must know. The UAE government is going full steam ahead with the implementation of a value added tax (VAT) in the country from January 1, 2018. The Federal National Council (FNC) approved the draft law last month and the final law is waiting for the
New drivers to get two-year licence, starting from July 1
Driving licence for expats to be renewed for five years instead of 10 years. Starting from July 1, new drivers of all ages will get a two-year driving licence, according to new traffic rules issued by Lt. General Shaikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. Driving licences will subsequently
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