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

Part of a Department of Finance initiative to boost online services Dubai: Dubai’s Department of Finance (DOF) is leading an initiative to promote using online channels to deliver government services; it aims to complete the smart transformation by 2021. From October 21-25, Dubai will see a ‘Week without Service Centres’ initiative. This comes after a

Passengers holding first and business class tickets get smart tunnel experience Anew passport-clearance system at Dubai International Airport will have departing passengers on their way in seconds. Launched by General Directorate of Residence and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA) at Terminal 3, the new service will give passengers holding first and business class tickets a

Low-cost insurance system for employees and domestic workers to start on Oct 15 Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has said that the issuance of employee insurance will begin on October 15. This comes as per the UAE Cabinet’s decision to scrap the compulsory bank guarantee and replace it with a low-cost

LOW-COST INSURANCE SYSTEM TO TAKE EFFECT FROM MID-OCTOBER Abu Dhabi: The government said it will start refunding this month bank guarantee given by companies and business owners for each worker, a move that is expected to inject an estimated Dh14 billion liquidity into the private sector. A new low cost insurance system will replace the

8,000 Bangladeshi amnesty seekers apply for passports as of Tuesday Abu Dhabi: Around 3,000 renewed passports of amnesty seekers are ready for collection at the Bangladeshi Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai. “We have received passports of those who applied until August 20. Some of them have already collected their passports.

“Shaikh Mohammad during the UAE Cabinet meeting. The 5-year renewable residence visa for expat retirees will be given if they meet certain conditions, including ownership of property worth Dh2 million, or savings of at least Dh1 million, or a monthly income of at least Dh20,000.” Expatriates will be granted long-term residence visas after retirement, His