UAE landlords can now check tenants’ credit scores before renting homes; here’s how the new system worksPrivate landlords in the UAE can now access tenant credit scores. This new system requires tenant consent through the UAE PASS digital iden...
18 May, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
Flying via Dubai? New ticket refund rules for delays and other consumer rights you must knowNew consumer rights rules for air travel in Dubai took effect on April 28, 2026, empowering passengers with clearer information on ticket p...
04 May, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
Now UAE tourists can open digital bank a/c and get debit card to make cashless payments as UAE’s central bank rolls out new initiativeTourists in the UAE can now open digital bank accounts and get debit cards within minutes of arrival. This new biometric-based initiative, ...
01 May, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
UAE to screen work permit applicants using AI, robotics from MayThe UAE is launching an artificial intelligence and robotics system to screen work permit applicants starting in May. This initiative aims ...
30 Apr, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
Dubai Residential Visa: You no longer need minimum 7.5 lakh Dirhams to buy a property, Dubai Land Department makes Visa rules easierDubai has removed the minimum property purchase value for sole owners seeking a two-year real estate investor residency visa. For jointly o...
30 Apr, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Cyberattacks surge across UAE amid Iran conflict, businesses face disruptions and rising risksCyberattacks are surging across UAE and Gulf. Financial services, government platforms, and utilities face a sustained wave of breaches. Cy...
30 Apr, 2026, 06.19 AM IST
Income Tax dept seeks details from NRIs, offshore firms on unlisted share deals, flags valuation and fund source concernsIndia’s tax department has asked NRIs and offshore entities to justify investments in unlisted shares, seeking details on fund sources and ...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
UAE to show leniency on tax rules for expats leaving to avoid Iran warThe United Arab Emirates may ease tax residency rules to allow expatriates who left during the Iran conflict to retain their tax status, ac...
18 Mar, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
'Dubai is safe': UAE pushes to contain fallout from Iran onslaughtDubai is actively working to restore its image as a secure destination following Iran's missile and drone attacks. Authorities are promotin...
15 Mar, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
UAE permits re-entry for residents with expired visas, waives fines until March 31Good news for UAE residents abroad. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security is allowing those with expir...
14 Mar, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
India urges citizens in UAE to 'remain vigilant'; shares helpline numbers, travel guidanceIndian nationals in the UAE are urged to stay vigilant. The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has issued an advisory due to regional tensions and...
05 Mar, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
Employers in the UAE can now manage domestic worker visas via single digital platformEmployers in the UAE can now manage domestic worker visas online. The new 'Work in UAE' platform simplifies issuing, renewing, and cancelli...
13 Oct, 2025, 02.29 PM IST
UAE visitors will now require to submit passport cover copy for entry permitNew guidelines in the UAE now require visitors to submit their passport's outer cover page when applying for entry permits. This change, ef...
25 Sep, 2025, 05.21 PM IST
Dubai-based group apologises for 'confusion' over 'lifetime visa' claimsRayad Group, a Dubai-based company, apologized for disseminating incorrect information about the UAE government granting lifetime golden vi...
10 Jul, 2025, 01.37 PM IST
UAE denies reports on new Golden VisaThe UAE has refuted claims of offering lifetime Golden Visas to citizens of specific nations, including India. The ICP clarified that Golde...
10 Jul, 2025, 01.37 PM IST
Lost your Emirates ID in the UAE? Here's how you can access it digitallyUAE residents can now digitally access their Emirates ID through government platforms while awaiting replacements or renewals. The digital ...
18 Jun, 2025, 10.26 AM IST
UAE reduces visa overstay fine by half to just Dh50/dayThe UAE government has reduced its overstay visa fine from Dh100 to Dh50 a day to encourage compliance with immigration laws. To facilitate...
09 Aug, 2023, 05.40 PM IST