Visa hold allows pausing children’s visa cancellation for up to 60 days if applied before cancellation with three months validity/ Representative Image TL;DR Children’s visas are tied to the parent’s residency and expire when the sponsor’s visa is cancelled. You can place their visas on hold for 60 days, only if both visas have 3 […]
UAE 2-year employment visa allows foreign workers to live and work in the UAE/Representative Image TL;DR: The UAE 2-year employment visa allows foreign workers to live and work in the UAE under a UAE-based employer’s sponsorship, with a process streamlined in 2025 for easier online application, expanded eligibility, and faster processing. Key steps: job offer […]
The initiative has boosted Emirati marriage rates significantly, with over 700 weddings held and a 218% increase in participation/Image: WAM Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has reviewed the progress of the Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum Family Programme, a wide-ranging initiative designed to empower Emirati families through financial, social, […]
Landlords in Dubai are spending thousands repairing damage caused by illegal partitions and now prefer renting to families over bachelors/ Representative Image After a sweeping enforcement drive by Dubai authorities against illegal room partitions in residential units, many landlords are now dealing with severe property damage, costly repairs, and a shift in rental strategies. As […]
UAE cybersecurity body has sounded the alarm on the dangers of unverified applications/Representative Image TL;DR: The UAE Cybersecurity Council has issued a nation-wide warning urging residents to avoid downloading unverified mobile applications, emphasizing risks such as malware, financial theft, and data breaches. Citizens are advised to only install apps from official platforms (Apple App Store, […]
Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade grew 34.7% in H1 2025, up from AED145 billion during the same period in 2024/ Representative image Abu Dhabi’s non-oil trade sector delivered a standout performance in the first half of 2025, driven by a robust surge in exports, steady growth in imports, and a rise in re-exports. The 34.7% […]
The new National Anti-Narcotics Authority has been established to replace the existing General Department of Anti-Narcotics in the Ministry of Interior In a landmark move to reinforce its national drug control strategy, the UAE has established a new federal body, the National Anti-Narcotics Authority, through a decree-law issued by President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al […]
AlDhabi AlMheiri, four times Guinness record holder, builds AI academy for kids/Image: Instagram TL;DR: Eleven-year-old AlDhabi AlMheiri has launched an AI academy for children and holds multiple Guinness World Records. She earned the title of youngest female to publish a bilingual book at just seven years and 360 days. Her entrepreneurial and publishing ventures, Rainbow […]
UAE law draws a line between scandal and crime/Image: File TL;DR: A Coldplay concert kiss-cam incident has reignited debate about infidelity and public exposure in the UAE and beyond. UAE law considers adultery a criminal offence but only with clear proof, a private complaint, and physical involvement. Emotional or digital cheating, while socially condemned, does […]
Etihad Rail is a 1,200km national railway project that began in 2016 and is being developed in phases at a cost of Dh40 billion/ Image: X In a significant step toward reshaping the UAE’s transportation landscape, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, travelled aboard a […]
