UAE Makes Surprise Visa Move for Expats Stuck Abroad Amid Iran vs US-Israel War In a move aimed at easing travel disruptions and supporting thousands of residents stranded abroad, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has announced a temporary measure allowing expatriate residents whose UAE residency visas have expired to […]
Working on Eid 2026? Here’s What Your Boss Legally Owes You As Ramadan 2026 unfolds in full swing and moves closer to Shawwal, millions of residents and workers across the United Arab Emirates are preparing for Eid al Fitr, one of the most important religious and cultural celebrations in the Muslim world. Alongside the joy […]
Dubai’s new property resale rule 2026: What UAE residents and expats should know before participating Long known for its dynamism, transparency and global investor appeal, Dubai’s property market has taken another step toward modernisation and liquidity with the rollout of a new resale rule aimed at activating the secondary property market. This rule, part of […]
The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that from March 1, they will not give loans to those businesses that are not owned by US citizens. Businesses owned by legal permanent residents, Green Card holders, will not get this loan. The new policy note said 100% of all direct and indirect owners of a loan applicant […]
Are You Breaking Dubai Metro Rules? Fines Range from Dh100 to Dh2,000! (Representative Image) Dubai’s ultra-modern Metro system is known for being fast, clean and efficient but breaking the rules can cost commuters from Dh100 to a hefty Dh2,000. As the city’s public transport usage surges, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has reinforced a […]
In a bold statement, a White House aide suggested that military action in Greenland could be on the table, referring to it as a former Danish ‘colony.’ President Trump is eyeing the Arctic territory for its strategic significance amid growing foreign naval presence. A top White House aide on Monday did not rule out the […]
The Donald Trump administration expanded its travel ban list to 39 countries starting from January 1, 2026, though not all these countries are on the complete ban list. Some countries are on the list of partial travel ban where some exceptions are allowed. But immigration experts have pointed out that through a tweak in the […]
The US administration has announced a new rule under which asylum access could be rejected on health risk grounds. The rules were drafted during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 in President Donald Trump’s first term but its implementation date was delayed. The Department of Homeland Security announced that the final rule of 2025, modified from […]
As 2025 remains the year of President Donald Trump’s massive immigration crackdown with around 39 countries on US travel ban list, one of the frequently asked questions is if one can still get married in the US on a visitor visa. The answer is yes if they are from countries that are being issued a […]
From December 26, mandatory biometric checking of all non-US citizens, including Green Card holders, at border points comes into effect. This means their photographs would be taken by US Customs and Border Protection officials at every entry and exit point across airports, land crossings and seaports. This new rule is applicable to all non-US citizens […]
