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How expat executives can apply for UAE Gold Card
Gold card residency visa is not restricted to investors, scientists and outstanding students. High salaried executives with a monthly income of Dh30,000 and above can also apply for the long-term visa, the General Directorate of Residency and
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UAE driving licence: Parking tests become fully automated
Taking a yard test for your driver's licence in Dubai has now become a "100 per cent" automated process. This means that your skills in parallel, side and garage parking and sudden braking will be judged by cameras and sensors
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Long-term UAE visa: All you need to know
The UAE government on Tuesday shared details about the newly announced long-term Gold Card residency visa. Here are the key takeaways: 1. 400 expats, including business leaders, have received the Gold Card since the permanent residency was
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New move to protect overseas Pakistani workers in UAE
Pakistanis coming to the UAE for a job will now have to sign an Employment Job Offer with the employer before landing in the country. The step has
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New employment law introduced in Dubai
In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, enacted a new
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Salary requirement to sponsor family in UAE
Q-I have been working as an archive clerk in Al Ain for the past several years. I wish to sponsor my family's visa here. I went to a typing
Read MoreSalary certificate a must for renting an apartment in UAE?
I viewed an apartment in Dubai and decided to go for it. However, when I approached the real estate firm, an agent told me that I needed to submit a salary certificate and a three-month bank statement. In all my years in Dubai, this is the first
Read MoreTop 5 positive changes in GCC, thanks to VAT
Following the signing of the Common VAT Agreement by GCC member states, value-added tax (VAT) has become an important step towards ensuring the region's socio-economic resilience. The new tax regime is a proactive policy meant to diversify the
Read MoreNew law to improve people's quality of life in UAE
The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, adopted the National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031 during its meeting at the Presidential Palace in Abu
Read MoreWant to combine your paid leaves with Haj leave? Here's how
Q1-I have been working in a private company in the mainland of Dubai for the last six years. I wish to go on Haj pilgrimage this year. I am aware that I am entitled for 30 days unpaid leave as mentioned in the UAE Employment Law. However, my company
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