DUBAI: Dubai’s real estate market is on fire, with over 220,000 people moving to the city in the first half of 2024, according to DAMAC Properties. This influx is pushing demand for residential units to new highs. DAMAC’s Managing Director, Amira Sajwani, highlighted that the market is booming due to interest from both investors and […]
The UAE Digital Government in collaboration with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security (UAEICP) has recently announced new visa fines for residents and tourists. The combined cost structure is intended to discourage overstaying on expired visit or resident permits. According to the revised rules, a set punishment of AED50 will be […]
Some Sharjah residents will be qualified for cost-free parking subscriptions. The Sharjah Municipality unveiled a new program on Thursday that will make parking easier for hardworking individuals and foster a more welcoming and accessible environment in public areas. Individuals who possess subscription cards issued by recognized authorities may use this service to access free public […]
Abu Dhabi: The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has launched a media campaign to raise awareness among Abu Dhabi residents about the “Onwani” project, which is the unified spatial addressing project for Abu Dhabi. This innovative system employs advanced technologies like geographic information systems and Quick Response (QR) code service to create a smart […]
Inflation is biting into household budgets across the globe. It’s no different in the UAE, where inflation metrics have shown an increase. The latest YouGov Realtime study explores how inflation has affected people’s cost of living in the UAE as well as the areas where they’ve made cutbacks to their household spending along with their […]
DUBAI: Almost 50% of women living in the United Arab Emirates plan to take on more sustainable initiatives, according to a major study released that canvassed how environmentally conscious UAE residents are and how important it is for them to lead a sustainable lifestyle. With a region-wide drive towards a greener future, environmentally friendly lifestyle […]
ABU DHABI: The Department of Community Development (DCD) in Abu Dhabi has announced that the quality of life indicators in the emirate show increased happiness and satisfaction rates. Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the DCD, stated that caring for the community and enhancing the lifestyle leads to a better quality of life and […]
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UADAI) has inaugurated a new “Order Aadhaar Card” service which allows residents to issue their Aadhaar letter reprint by paying nominal charges of Rs. 50, in the event that the holder’s Aadhaar letter has been lost, misplaced or if they want a new copy. Residents without a mobile number […]
ABU DHABI — The UAE Cabinet has announced major changes in the Golden Residency programme aimed at attracting and retaining experts and talented professionals from various fields and scientific disciplines. The changes will take place starting from 1st December, 2020. The UAE Golden Residency, a ten-year residency visa, will be granted to residents with PhD […]
There is something much more precious than petro dollars that Indians and Pakistanis living in UAE can send back home. It’s tolerance. The two nationalities form the biggest chunk of population in the Emirates. They enjoy the fruit of multi-culturalism and pluralism, but sadly their countries have moved far from these ideals. UAE has eternalized […]
In the southwest corner of Louisiana, residents are beginning the second wave of recovery after two storms brought damaging effects within a six week span. Creole, where Delta made landfall Friday, was struck with top winds of 100 mph (155 kph), which then moved over to Lake Charles, a city where Hurricane Laura damaged nearly […]
