In a bid to boost tourism, the UAE’s Federal Authority of Identity and Citizenship has announced that people travelling to the country need not pay visa fees for dependents aged 18 years or below.
Category: UAE
Indian bank manager charged for using fake signature to embezzle money in Dubai
The Court of First Instance in Dubai has charged a former Indian bank manager with embezzling more than AED120,000 from a customer’s account.
Another Indian billionaire gets 10-year UAE visa
Indian billionaire businessman Dr BR Shetty became the latest to receive the long term 10-year UAE residency visa under the Golden Card scheme.
UAE plans elaborate International Day of Yoga celebrations
As International Day of Yoga celebrations kick off around the world, the United Arab Emirates has also announced its plans for various activities as part of the event.
UAE announces new education policy at par with international standards
In its efforts to advance the education sector and equip students with the latest skills in line with international standards, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has announced a new education policy for schools and teachers.
Dubai tourists to get free SIM cards on arrival at airport
Tourists visiting Dubai will no longer have to worry about expensive roaming charges or looking for WiFi connections.
UAE’s CE Ventures invests in Bengaluru’s FreshtoHome
UAE-based CE Ventures has invested USD11m into a Bengaluru-based company FreshtoHome, an e-commerce platform for fresh meat and fish delivery.
Dubai Rugby Sevens to celebrate 50 years with pop star Kylie Minogue
It’s the 50th anniversary of the Dubai Rugby Sevens this year and fans are in for a musical treat with pop star Kylie Minogue set to perform in a one-night-only concert this winter.
UAE: Indian Embassy to celebrate Yoga Day on June 20
The fifth International Day of Yoga will be celebrated with much fanfare in Abu Dhabi on June 20 with an event organised by the Indian Embassy at the Umm Al Emarat Park.
More wealthy NRIs may be tempted by UAE gold
The United Arab Emirates has undergone a massive makeover in the last few decades with greater emphasis on technology, global trade and tourism.