[ad_1] Federal law in UAE ensures care and rights for parentless children / AI Generated Image The UAE Government has issued Federal Decree-Law No. (12) of 2025, a major legal reform focused on children of unknown parentage, that is, children whose biological parents are not legally identified or known. This law strengthens how the country […]
[ad_1] UAE announced Paid holiday for private sector/Representative Image The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced a paid holiday on January 1. The announcement, made through an official X post, follows the UAE cabinet’s approved list of holidays for public and private sector employees.With New Year falling on Thursday, private sector offices […]
[ad_1] UAE Golden Visa vs Trump Gold Card/Representative Image Two days ago, President Trump announced the launch of the Gold Card, a $1 million visa designed to give wealthy individuals a fast track path to permanent residency and ultimately US Citizenship. The announcement has captured global attention because it opens a new avenue for both […]
[ad_1] The UAE’s Rashid Rover 2, launching in 2026, will explore the Moon’s far side/Image: X The UAE is moving forward for its historic moment of space exploration. Rashid Rover 2, the country’s second lunar rover, has passed an important round of tests in the US. These checks mean it’s now one step closer to […]
[ad_1] The UAE announces January 1, 2026, as a public holiday, with January 2 remote work/Representative Image The UAE has announced that Thursday, January 1, 2026, will be a public holiday for federal employees to celebrate New Year’s Day, while Friday, January 2, will be a remote work day for staff whose roles do not […]
[ad_1] Central Bank rate cut brings relief for UAE borrowers / Image: File The Central Bank of the UAE lowered its base rate for the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) by 0.25 percentage points, from 3.90% to 3.65%, following a similar move by the US Federal Reserve. The cut takes effect immediately and is described by […]
[ad_1] The UAE pledged $550 million to the UN’s 2026 humanitarian plan aiding 135 million people/Image: WAM The United Arab Emirates has stepped forward with one of the largest early commitments to the UN’s 2026 humanitarian appeal, offering $550 million to help protect millions of people living through conflict, hunger and displacement. The pledge signals […]
[ad_1] RTA issues alert ahead of major Dubai roadworks / Image: File From Thursday, 11 December 2025, authorities will temporarily close the slip-road at Bridge No. 7 on Emirates Road for vehicles travelling from Ras Al Khaimah towards Al Dhaid. Motorists affected by the closure are being asked to use nearby alternatives such as Bridge […]
[ad_1] Scattered rain, gusty winds, and choppy seas are expected across the UAE/Representative Image Residents of the UAE should prepare for a week of changing weather as the country faces cloudy skies, scattered rainfall, and gusty winds. From December 12 to 19, a combination of surface and upper air low pressure systems will influence conditions […]
[ad_1] UAE clarifies Nafis rules affecting bank loan eligibility / Image: @centralbankuae The Central Bank of the UAE has formally clarified that Nafis payments and incentives are time-limited, conditional and cannot be relied upon as guaranteed income when assessing loan eligibility, though banks may consider them on a strict case-by-case basis under clear rules. UAE: […]
