The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has announced that the fee for applying for a Golden Visa in the UAE has been increased from Dhs50 (Rs 1,126) to Dhs150 (Rs 3,379) for a 10-year…
Indian expats in the UAE, here is a piece of good news now you can avail of the passport and visa-related services on all seven days including Sundays. This comes as BLS International Service Ltd, an Indian Outsourcing Service Provider, has announced that…
Last Saturday, January 21 saw the Grand Reveal of Dubai’s newest icon, Atlantis The Royal, the world’s most ultra-luxury resort. It was inaugurated by an unforgettable performance by the world’s most celebrated performer, the global icon Beyoncé, over one thousand…
Your life will always feel slightly empty if you have not marvelled at Earth’s natural gifts. I’ve hardly met anyone who isn’t taken up by the fantastical nature of a water body. However, among all of these, the open sea…
The name “Dubai” in itself has become synonymous with luxury and grandeur nowadays. After all, the first things that usually come to mind when we hear it are neck-bending skyscrapers and beautiful skylines. It has rightfully earned its place on…
The UAE Immigration Department has placed a hold on inside-country visa extensions, which means that travellers on visit visas, including those who have Dubai-issued permits, can only extend their visas after leaving the country. Notably, the UAE has provided this…
Due to an increase in COVID-19 cases worldwide, particularly the BF-7 variant, India has updated its travel guidelines for international arrivals. These new regulations have taken effect on December 24, 2022. In response to these changes, Air India Express, a Tata…
As you may be aware, the UAE recently updated its travel naming policy, stating that passengers travelling to and from the Emirate must ensure that their passports include both their primary (first name) and secondary (surname) names. These new rules…
Since the announcement of the long-term residency scheme and the new visa rules that went into effect on October 3, the UAE government has issued more than 150,000 Golden Visas and has recorded approx. 40 per cent increase from earlier this year.…
