UAE Golden Visa holders gain new global benefits, including 24/7 consular support, emergency travel assistance, and humanitarian coverage
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UAE residents can now pay government fees in zero-interest instalments
UAE launches a zero-interest instalment plan allowing residents to pay government fees over 3–12 months via 10 local banks and Visa
Branded hotels and residences
UAE visa changes; Saudi approves riyal symbol; Dubai rent rules; Mona Kattan leaves Huda Beauty – 10 things you missed this week
Saudi introduces riyal symbol, UAE visa news, Dubai real estate changes, UAE law changes and more top stories this week
Federal Authority for Identity
UAE invites entrepreneurs and investors with 180-day business visas
The UAE is looking to boost international investment with Business Opportunities Visa
Federal Authority for Identity
UAE announces major visa rule change for Indians
UAE expands visa-on-arrival offering to Indian nationals with residency in six new countries
Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship
UAE announces major visa change for Indians
UAE changes rules on visit visas for Indian nationals
Abu Dhabi
Dubai speed limit change; UAE petrol prices; Housing bubble risk; Coldplay in Abu Dhabi; Real estate financing – 10 things you missed this week
Dubai real estate analysis, RTA announce new speed limits, Coldplay launch Abu Dhabi shows and more of the top news stories this week
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UAE announces passport rule change for visa violators
UAE authorities update passport validity rules for visa amnesty applicants
trucks
UAE calls on vehicle owners to register transport for tracking or face fines
UAE authority says some vehicle owners must register for round-the-clock movement tracking
Dubai
Dubai scraps UAE visa stamps, replaced with Emirates ID
The UAE visa will directly be linked to an individual’s Emirates ID
Emirates ID
UAE increases cost for visa, Emirates ID services
The federal authority for identity, citizenship, custom ports & security confirmed a price hike on services
digital services
UAE visa update: Entry permit rules changed
Extensions for UAE entry permit rules changed by Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customers and Ports Security
Citizenship
UAE to roll out high-tech passports from September 1
The new Emirati passports are made with “technical characteristics” and “complex security specifications” to prevent forgery or falsification. Existing generation of passports will remain valid until date of expiry
Dubai
Dubai property investors win five-year visas after $54m commitment
Investors from Tunisia, the US, Commonwealth of Dominica, India, Iraq, China, Libya, Jordan, Iran, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, and Saint Kitts and Nevis are granted renewable long-term visas
Abu dhabi tourism
UAE says to scrap tourist visa fees for under 18s
Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship says tourist visa fee waiver will apply between July 15 and September 15 each year
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
UAE issues first permanent residency to boss of retail giant Lulu
Yusuff Ali, the chairman of Abu Dhabi-based Lulu Group, has been issued with the UAE’s first gold card permanent residency
Emirati mothers
UAE grants citizenship to over 3,000 children
Recent changes to UAE law allow children of Emirati women married to foreign fathers to apply for Emirati citizenship when their child turns six
