EXPAT HUB

Sundays are now passport day: what UAE’s Indian residents need to know 

 For years, picking up a passport meant a weekday dilemma: take time off work, or wait for a courier. From Sunday, September 20, Indian expatriates in the UAE have...

Dubai launches first environment and climate conference

DUBAI— Dubai has launched its first Environment Conference and Exhibition, bringing together officials, experts and representatives from the...

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,...

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...

Planning Europe? Montenegro Eases Entry for UAE Residents

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Eligible foreign residents living in the UAE can now travel to Montenegro without obtaining a visa under a temporary...

Bangladesh Embassy Responds to Reports of UAE Visa Cancellations

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — The Embassy of Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi says it is investigating reports from Bangladeshi nationals who claim their UAE...