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
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
Emirates National Bank of Dubai to facilitate faster local payments in UAE using Visa cards; Know how it helps youVisa card payments in the UAE are now faster. Visa has partnered with Emirates NBD for local processing of card transactions in UAE Dirhams...
01 May, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
Dubai hotel rates remain stable amid shocksAverage hotel rates for new bookings in Dubai remained largely stable through April, according to data from RateGain and industry executive...
01 May, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
From Paris to Phuket: The new logic guiding Indian summer travelIndian summer travel plans are shifting. Due to Middle East tensions and rising airfares, long-haul trips to Europe and the US are being re...
21 Apr, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Iran-Israel war: UAE plans to introduce tourism package as travel and aviation sectors face challengesThe United Arab Emirates is launching a new support package for its tourism sector. This comes as regional tensions impact travel and aviat...
06 Apr, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
UAE waives visa overstay fines for travellers stranded by regional airspace closuresUAE authorities have waived visa overstay fines for visitors and residents impacted by regional airspace disruptions since February 28. Thi...
05 Mar, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
What are the different types of UAE’s unsponsored visit visaThe UAE now offers new visa options without local sponsors. These allow easier entry for tourism, job hunting, and business exploration. Fr...
20 Nov, 2025, 07.33 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
UAE visa ban: Did United Arab Emirates suspend tourist and work visas for nine countries? Here's what we knowUAE visa ban (Google Trends): The UAE has reportedly suspended issuing tourist and work visas for citizens of nine countries across Africa ...
23 Sep, 2025, 04.16 PM IST
Planning a trip to the UAE? Here’s how to check your visa eligibilityThe United Arab Emirates has made it easier for tourists. More than 80 nationalities can visit without a visa. The UAE Ministry of Foreign ...
30 Jun, 2025, 11.03 AM IST
UAE launches 90-day visa without a need for sponsors: Everything you need to knowThe UAE has introduced a new 90-day multiple-entry visa that requires no local sponsor. It is extendable up to 180 days annually, aimed at ...
24 Feb, 2025, 10.49 AM IST
Tourist visas with health insurance soon to be a reality in the UAEThe UAE has introduced a new initiative to streamline health insurance for tourists applying for visas. Managed by the Federal Authority fo...
29 Jul, 2024, 11.56 AM IST
UAE updates visa-on-arrival for 87 countries; is India included?The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs updated its visa exemption policy, allowing citizens from 87 countries to enter without a pre-entry vis...
19 Mar, 2024, 11.27 AM IST
UAE announces 30-day visa extension for visitors via app at a fee of Dh750The visitors need to be present in the country during the application and possess a passport that is valid for at least six months. The req...
13 Jul, 2023, 10.21 AM IST
Everything you need to know about UAE's new 5-year multi-entry tourist visaThis will be very crucial for people who want to spend more time with their families in the UAE, without the hassles of applying for a visa...
30 Aug, 2022, 05.03 PM IST
VFS Global resumes UAE tourist visa services for Indian travellersTravellers will be required to present a valid negative Covid-19 test certificate issued within 48 hours from the time of collecting the sa...
31 Aug, 2021, 05.33 PM IST