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Saudi: Up to SAR50,000 fine, 6 months in jail for visa overstayers
With the Hajj season approaching in 2025, Saudi officials are enforcing stricter measures in regard to visa overstayers in the kingdom. According to an announcement by the Ministry of Interior last Tuesday, violators will incur
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New speed limits in UAE: These 4 roads announced changes in 2025
As UAE residents have many hours on the road, it is crucial to stay tuned to updated speed limits in order to avoid fines and black points. We're in 2025 and authorities have announced the new limits as part of measures to ensure the
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Abu Dhabi minimum speed limit on E311 removed – Will you still pay Dh400 for driving slowly?
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) allows cruising Abu Dhabi and Dubai on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road (E311). Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road now makes provisions for a minimum speed limit (120 km/h). However, for those who were previously fined for
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Driving in the UAE? These six updated speed limits could save you from fines
Dubai: One of the most dangerous driving behaviors on UAE roads remains speeding, with the Ministry of Interior (MOI) reporting over 10 million
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Haj 2025: Saudi Arabia announces deadline for Umrah pilgrims to enter, leave country
According to the Ministry of Haj and Umrah, the last date for Umrah pilgrims to enter the Kingdom is April 13. Authorities stated the move
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UAE: Stricter car ownership rules proposed to ease traffic between Dubai, Sharjah
Dubai's vehicle growth rate has crossed the 8 per cent mark, well above the global figure of 2 percent, according to the Minister of Energy
Read MoreIndia: Birth certificate now mandatory to issue new passport for some citizens under amended rules
The Ministry of External Affairs of India changed regulations concerning proof submission for date of birth during passport applications. The new Passports (Amendment) Rules 2025 stipulate that anybody born on or after October 1, 2023 will need
Read MoreUAE: New marriage, custody rules as law goes into effect April 15
The federal personal status law will undergo amendments that take effect on April 15. The new legislation brings forth regulations for previously unregulated matters. According to government officials the new law provisions deliver flexibility
Read MoreRamadan 2025 in UAE: 5 rules to follow during holy month
Residents throughout the UAE start making preparations for Ramadan as the holy month draws near. The second half of Shaban generally involves purchasing essentials in bulk to save money and increasing religious commitment to ready oneself mentally
Read More13 new rules, fees, and tech coming into effect in the UAE in 2025
Dubai: With new year comes, a few of the biggest developments for 2025 to come your way. The biggest developments coming to the UAE and new rules and fees you should know. 1. New UAE traffic law The main announcement in 2024
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