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UAE residents get a three-day break this August

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — UAE residents are set for a three-day break later this month, with the Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday public holiday falling on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. For...

Flying through DXB? New tool checks Smart Gates access instantly

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai International Airport (DXB) has introduced a new digital service that allows passengers to confirm whether they are eligible...

UAE users report Facebook and Instagram outage

UAE users reported access problems on Facebook and Instagram on Sunday as outage complaints spiked across Meta platforms. Downdetector showed a sharp rise in Facebook...

Du restores voice calls after UAE outage

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Du said voice call services have been restored after a morning disruption left customers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi...

Etihad Rail Launches: What Fares, Discounts and Schedules Look Like

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Etihad Rail marked a major milestone on June 30 with the launch of its first passenger journey, introducing...

Explained: Dubai eases two-year property visas

DUBAI - Dubai has revised eligibility rules for its two-year property-linked residency visa, removing the minimum investment threshold for sole property owners while easing...

Qatar Visa on Arrival: Guide for Travelers from 102 Countries

DOHA, Qatar– Qatar maintains its status as a highly accessible Gulf destination in 2026, offering visa-free entry to nationals of over 102 countries upon...

Do You Know How to Secure Qatar’s 10-Year Residency?

DOHA, Qatar (GDM) -- Qatar has unveiled a groundbreaking long-term residency program targeting global entrepreneurs, investors, senior executives and high-skilled professionals, aiming to fuel...

Saudi Premium Visa: Special Residency for Top Talent

By Abdulla Al Baglouchi RIYADH, FEB 02 (GMD): Saudi Arabia’s Special Talent Premium Residency continues to draw strong interest from global professionals seeking long-term residence...

Global conference in Riyadh eyes future job creation 

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Jan 26, 2026 (GDM) — A global labour conference opened in Riyadh on Sunday, with international ministers highlighting sectors such as...

Secure Your Advertiser Permit by Jan 31 or Face Dh10,000 Fine 

ABU DHABI- Jan.26.2026 A new UAE media law is reshaping the digital landscape for influencers and content creators, introducing strict regulations and significant fines...