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Dubai launches Click & Travel mobile passport service

Dubai is changing how passengers clear immigration at its airports. Instead of always walking to a fixed passport control counter, travelers may soon find an officer approaching them with...

Sharjah Raises Salaries as 17,776 Government Staff Set to Benefit

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates: All Sharjah government employees are set to receive salary increases under a new financial...

Indian Consulate warns UAE workers of biometric scams

DUBAI: Indian nationals in the UAE have been warned against handing over biometric data or identity documents to...

Dubai Police Join Malayali Onam Celebrations in Karama

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Dubai Police officers joined members of the Malayali community during Onam celebrations in Karama,...

Dubai opens three worker markets serving 640,000 workers

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dubai Municipality has opened three integrated markets for workers across key industrial areas, bringing...

OFW Pass or OEC? What UAE-based Filipinos should carry

MANILA, Philippines: UAE-based Filipino workers returning from the Philippines are reporting different experiences with the Overseas Employment Certificate and the newer digital OFW Pass,...

Taste of Abu Dhabi 2026 returns with food, music and workshops

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates: Food enthusiasts across the UAE will have another chance to explore a mix of local and international flavors as...

Sharjah opens region’s first museum for contemporary crafts

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates — Sharjah has launched the Irthi Museum, the region’s first museum dedicated exclusively to contemporary craft, creating a permanent space...

Kuwait orders cooperatives to retire workers aged 70 and above

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait — Kuwait’s Ministry of Social Affairs has instructed cooperative societies to retire employees aged 70 and above within 30 days as...

Old Doha Port welcomes visitors with family-friendly summer events

DOHA, Qatar — Old Doha Port is welcoming visitors this summer with a range of waterfront activities, family experiences and marine attractions as part...

Planning a UAE trip? GCC residents can apply online before travel

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Expatriates living in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries can apply for a UAE electronic entry permit before travelling, provided they...