Dubai’s General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) has introduced ‘Salama‘, an AI-powered digital platform aimed at providing a seamless experience for managing residency services. This new platform allows users to renew or cancel residency permits for their dependents and receive quick responses to general inquiries about visas and residency, all in just two...
Dubai Holding has announced the return of its Ramadan initiative “Heba Fi Mahlaha” for the second consecutive year. This program aims to extend support to low-income individuals and enhance consumer spending during the holy month of Ramadan. The initiative will provide essential food and household items to families in need, helping them during this significant...
Dubai has introduced a new online platform named ‘Amanah’ that allows residents to report any suspicious or illegal activities related to Dubai Municipality’s services. This initiative was announced by Dubai Municipality as part of its commitment to enhance transparency, governance, and public safety while ensuring that those who submit reports can do so confidentially The...
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Rome, Italy, on Sunday, February 23, for a state visit. His official engagements are set to commence today, on Monday, February 24. Upon entering Italian airspace, Sheikh Mohamed’s plane was escorted by a squadron of military aircraft, signifying a warm welcome from Italy. Accompanying Sheikh...
Lana Nusseibeh led the group from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the Munich Security Conference. She is the Assistant Minister for Political Affairs and the Foreign Minister’s representative to the EU. This event, which happens every year, brought together heads of state, ministers, and other important people to talk about international peace and security....
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has set the official work hours for federal government agencies during the holy month of Ramadan. FAHR sent out a letter saying that the office will be open from 9 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Thursday. Fridays, work hours will change to 9 AM to 12...
On Monday, February 24, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, will start a state visit to the Italian Republic. The goal of this visit is to strengthen links between the UAE and Italy by talking about different ways the two countries can work together. While he is there, Sheikh Mohamed...
Dubai has announced a new Golden Visa Scheme specifically for yacht owners, allowing them long-term residency in the emirate. This initiative follows a similar scheme launched recently in Abu Dhabi, aimed at attracting high-net-worth individuals to the region. The announcement was made by the General Director of Residence and Foreigners Affairs. Further details of the...
The UAE continues to stand out as one of the most trusting countries in the world, according to the 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer. The report, which surveyed over 33,000 respondents across 28 countries, reveals that the UAE exhibits exceptionally high trust levels in both government and business sectors. According to Zawya, trust in the UAE...
The total value of housing benefits granted in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi over the past five years has exceeded AED 63 billion. This significant amount reflects the government’s commitment to enhancing social welfare and providing adequate housing support to its citizens. According to the Department of Community Development in Abu Dhabi, these benefits have...