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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
Drivers in Dubai to face new driving laws
Expats driving in the UAE listen up. From July 1 expats will need to renew their driving license every five years. And, if you’re a new driver, you’ll start with a two-year licence. According to new traffic rules issued by Lt. General Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior,
New Investment Law to Support Bahrain Financial Sector
Bahrain has become the first country in the GCC region to introduce an Investment Limited Partnership Law and integrate it in the country’s legal system. The new move allows investors to establish limited partnerships nationwide, as oppose to only in identified free zones. Khalid Al Rumaihi, Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB)
UAE, Armenia agree on reciprocal visa waiver
Sheikh Mohammed and Sargsyan discussed ways of enhancing investment partnership between the UAE and Armenia with a focus on tourism, water and agriculture. The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Armenia have agreed on reciprocal exemption from entry visa requirements for their citizens. The agreement, which goes into effect from Wednesday, was announced during
UAE visa on arrival for Indian US visa holders welcomed
Indian expats say move will promote visits by loved ones as well as trade and tourism. Indian expats in the UAE have welcomed a move by the UAE to grant visa on arrival to Indians holding a valid US green card or US visa, saying the decision will facilitate tourism and trade, as well as
Mohammad calls on youth to preserve Arabic language
Inaugural issue of Popular Science Arabia publishes Vice-President’s letter. Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has called on Arab youth to preserve their native language. “Our Arabic language has always been one of learning and science,” Shaikh Mohammad wrote in an
Dubai mall operator says Oman investments to rise by $1.3bn
Majid Al Futtaim says extra investments are likely to create more than 42,000 jobs in the next five years. Majid Al Futtaim, the Dubai-based shopping mall operator, has announced it will increase its investment in Oman by OR515 million ($1.3 billion) by 2020. The company said in a statement that its investment strategy includes Mall
Sharjah starts to roll out new postal code system
Postal Code System aims to raise the efficiency of postal services in the emirate. Sharjah has announced the start of the roll-out of a postal code system for addresses across the emirate. The introduction of the Postal Code System (PCS) is in line with the emirate’s goal to improve the level of services provided to
London loving Sheikh to build $158m Westfield mall replica
Al Araimi Boulevard, near Muscat, will have largest glass atrium, biggest food court in the sultanate. Oman’s Al Raid Group has started work on building a $158.55 million (£127 million) shopping mall near Muscat, which will be a mini replica of Westfield mall in London’s Shepherd’s Bush. The two-level Al Araimi Boulevard will have English-style
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