[ad_1] The Sharjah Film Platform 2025 runs November 14–23 with an Early Bird Pass granting unlimited access for 40 AED/Image: WAM Returning for its 8th edition, the Sharjah Film Platform (SFP) will take place from 14 to 23 November 2025, featuring a rich international and regional film programme across multiple venues in Sharjah. With the […]
[ad_1] UAE leaders Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid honored Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, emphasizing compassion, unity, and global peace/Image: Instagram On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), the UAE’s top leadership extended heartfelt messages reflecting on his legacy of compassion, peace, and guidance for humanity. […]
[ad_1] NRIs in the UAE must reissue their Indian passport via BLS, providing original address proof, valid visa, and mandatory documents/Representative Image For Indian citizens living in the UAE, keeping passport records accurate—especially the address—is not just about compliance but also a key to avoiding administrative roadblocks. Whether you need to update your Indian address […]
[ad_1] UAE Free Zones offer tax breaks, full foreign ownership, and sector-specific benefits, playing a key role in the country’s economic growth/ Image: UAE Ministry of Finance The UAE has introduced two new ministerial decisions aimed at clarifying how corporate tax rules apply to Free Zone businesses, providing much-needed precision on qualifying activities and acceptable […]
[ad_1] In July 2025, Etihad added five new aircraft, including its first A321LR, in its largest monthly delivery ever/ Image: Etihad Etihad Airways has outlined bold ambitions for the near future, announcing plans to deliver high-speed 100 Mbps Wi-Fi across its entire fleet within two to three years, while posting a solid first-half 2025 profit […]
[ad_1] Dubai’s RTA launched a new peak-hour direct metro service from Centrepoint to Al Fardan Exchange to ease Red Line congestion/Representative Image In an effort to ease commuter pressure during rush hours, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a new direct metro service from Centrepoint Station to Al Fardan Exchange Station. Operating during […]
[ad_1] Over 40,000 participants logged more than 120 million steps across nine Dubai malls during the month-long Mallathon event/ Image: WAM A month-long fitness initiative that transformed Dubai’s shopping malls into indoor running tracks has concluded with a global achievement: a new Guinness World Record for the most runners in a mall run event. The […]
[ad_1] UAE Golden Visa holders can change jobs without residency cancellation, but must obtain a new MoHRE-issued work permit before starting/Representative Image Golden Visa holders in the UAE enjoy a high level of flexibility when it comes to employment transitions. While the visa ensures long-term, self-sponsored residency, a valid work permit is still required to […]
[ad_1] The UAE’s Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation and International Finance Corporation will train 7,000 youth, focusing on skills and employment in Arab countries/Representative Image A new regional initiative led by the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation (AGF) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is aiming to equip nearly 7,000 youth—at least half of them women—across Jordan, […]
[ad_1] The UAE will phase out SMS and email OTPs by March 2026, replacing them with biometrics, passkeys, and UAE Pass/Representative Image The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has set a March 2026 deadline for banks and financial institutions to end the use of SMS and email-based one-time passwords (OTPs). The move, part of […]
