April 2021

Amended provisions now indicate “income” as a requirement for sponsoring family members Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cabinet has adopted a decision to amend provisions of the resolution on sponsoring of foreign workers to their families in the country. According to a statement by the General Secretariat of the Cabinet, the amended provisions now indicate “income” […]

Data to be stored in the smart chip of ID card; will enhance the efficiency of transactions Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cabinet has adopted a decision to launch the Electronic Family Book, to be used as a document approved in all transactions across the UAE, in addition to the smart application of the Federal Authority

Leaving the country will cancel the temporary visa, official says Unlike the regular, sponsored residence visa, the temporary visa granted to amnesty-seekers does not entitle them same privileges and rights The six-month visa granted to amnesty seekers only entitles them to stay in the country but not leave and come back, a senior official said

Facility will help provide delivery of smart services to investors, and help businesses The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) will set up a new office at the Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) headquarters to further enhance ease of doing business within the integrated free zone technology park. The two entities have signed

With attractive business facilities and a slew of lifestyle options, Ajman is emerging as an appealing business and lifestyle hub With a new free zone and networking roadshows marketing its new business offerings, Ajman has broadened its appeal to investors from around the world. The moves are in line with the emirate’s Vision 2021 strategy.

Abu Dhabi: As the five-month-long amnesty comes to an end in the country, an official says there would be no more extension. An official from the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship told Gulf News on Monday that December 31 was the last day for amnesty, which had started on August 1. From January 1,

The decree aims at achieving a balance between the two sectors The UAE Cabinet approves national holidays for the year 2019-2020, and grants the private sector the same number of holidays as the public sector.The decree aims at achieving a balance between the two sectors and supporting the national economy, the ministry said in a