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Dubai’s freelance visa trend: Step-by-step process from permit to residency, how it works, what it costs and who can apply

Dubai Freelance Visa: Your Guide to Legal Self-Employment and Residency in 2026 In recent years, Dubai has emerged as one of the world’s most attractive destinations for independent professionals and freelancers, thanks to a visa system that allows talented individuals to live and work legally without a traditional employer sponsor and even sponsor family members. […]

Qatar: Driving without a licence could lead to jail, heavy fines, Interior Ministry warns | World News

Driving without licence could lead to jail, heavy fines/Representative Image Driving without a valid licence in Qatar is a criminal offence, and the Ministry of Interior has reminded motorists that getting behind the wheel comes with strict legal responsibility and serious consequences under the law.In a message shared on its official social media platforms, the […]

BBQ fork, pizza cutter and driver’s licence: Minnesota man allegedly poses as FBI agent to free Luigi Mangione; arrested

A Minnesota man armed with a BBQ fork and a pizza cutter was arrested at a Brooklyn jail on Wednesday after allegedly impersonating an FBI agent in an attempt to bust high-profile inmate Luigi Mangione out of custody.According to a criminal complaint filed in the Eastern District of New York, Mark Anderson was arrested at […]

Expats in the UAE: Check if you can exchange your driving licence without a test | World News

If you’re an expat driver, here’s a simple breakdown of who can swap their home licence for a UAE / AI Image For many expatriates, securing a UAE driving licence quickly is a top priority after moving here. Rather than taking months of lessons, tests, and fees, residents from certain countries can exchange their existing […]

‘We did nothing wrong’: Indian truck drivers challenge California over mass licence cancellations | World News

Thousands of Indian truck drivers in California have launched a legal challenge against the state after being told their commercial driving licences will be cancelled. Drivers say the move threatens their livelihoods and has left their families in limbo. The lawsuit follows decisions by the California Department of Motor Vehicles to revoke licences issued to […]

UAE: Sharjah introduces special licence plates for classic vehicles and motorcycles | World News

Sharjah Police launched heritage-inspired licence plates for classic vehicles and motorcycles, available via Emirates Auction/Image: X Today, Sharjah Police officially launched a new category of licence plates specifically designed for classic vehicles and motorcycles across the emirate. The initiative aims to provide vehicle owners with distinctive, high-quality registration options that reflect both the emirate’s identity […]

‘Relocate to USA and India’: Indian-origin businessman forced to move as firm gives up nuclear licence, 200 ‘high-tech jobs’ at risk

An Indian-origin businessman who owns a long-established medical manufacturer in Kanata (High-tech suburb of Ottawa) says he is being forced to relocate operations to India and US as the company gives up its nuclear licence. This is a move he says will cost hundreds of high-tech jobs.Krishnan Suthanthiran, owner of Best Theratronics, said surrendering the […]

UAE: Business bank accounts can now be opened in Dubai in just 5 days with the unified licence | World News

Dubai’s Unified Licence now allows businesses to open bank accounts in just five days efficiently/Representative Image Dubai has dramatically simplified business operations with the Dubai Unified Licence (DUL), cutting the average time to open a business bank account from 65 days to just five. The initiative, led by the Dubai Business Registration and Licensing Corporation […]

Abu Dhabi impose strict new penalties for under-21 drivers: 6-month suspension or permanent licence loss | World News

Probationary drivers under 21 who reach 24 points twice lose their licence and must wait a year to reapply/Representative Image Abu Dhabi Police have detailed the complete framework for handling traffic black points, licence suspensions, and rehabilitation options for drivers, particularly highlighting stricter regulations for motorists under the age of 21 who hold probationary licences. […]

Abu Dhabi launches new traffic Black Points and licence reinstatement campaign: Here’s what every motorist must know | World News

Abu Dhabi Police introduce a new program to reduce traffic Black Points and reinstate suspended driving licences. Image: AI Representative Image. Abu Dhabi Police has launched a key initiative allowing drivers to reduce traffic black points or reinstate suspended licences, running from October 20 to November 20, 2025. This one-month program operates daily between 4 […]