Category: DUBAI

Dubai Introduces Five – Year Visa For Employees Of International Companies In Emirate

November 16, 2021

DUBAI – Dubai has introduced a five – year entry permit for employees of international companies based in the emirate, Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed said on Twitter. ‘Our goal is to facilitate institutions and enable their teams to move quickly and easily to and from Dubai to participate in meetings, conferences and exhibitions … More Dubai Introduces Five – Year Visa For Employees Of International Companies In Emirate

‘Intimidating’: Dubai Ruler Tried To Buy 30 Mln Pound Estate Next To Ex – Wife

October 7, 2021

LONDON – Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al – Maktoum tried to buy one of the most expensive properties for sale in Britain which overlooked his ex – wife’s rural estate, in a ‘deliberate’ act that was ‘intimidating’, a senior British judge has ruled. Agents acting for Mohammed were weeks away from exchanging contract … More ‘Intimidating’: Dubai Ruler Tried To Buy 30 Mln Pound Estate Next To Ex – Wife

NSO Ended Pegasus Contract With UAE over Dubai Leader’s Hacking

October 7, 2021

LONDON – The Israeli – based NSO Group ended its contract with the United Arab Emirate to use its powerful ‘Pegasus’ state spyware tool because Dubai’s ruler was using it to hack the phones of his ex-wife and some close to her, her lawyers told England’s High Court. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al – Maktoum, vice … More NSO Ended Pegasus Contract With UAE over Dubai Leader’s Hacking

Dubai Ruler’s Son Appointed UAE Finance Minister In Cabinet Shuffle

September 26, 2021

Dubai/UAE – – The UAE appointed Deputy ruler of Dubai Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid as finance minister of the country amid  a cabinet reshuffle, state news agency WAM reported on Saturday. Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid announced the cabinet reshuffle and said the government’s work will … More Dubai Ruler’s Son Appointed UAE Finance Minister In Cabinet Shuffle

UAE Mandates COVID -19 Vaccines For Live Events

May 26, 2021

The United Arab Emirates said vaccinations against COVID-19 will be mandatory for people attending all ‘live events’ from June 6, as the country pushes a vaccination campaign which has consistently been on of the fastest in the world. The policy applies to all sports, cultural, social, arts exhibition, activities and events, a spokeswoman for the … More UAE Mandates COVID -19 Vaccines For Live Events

Dubai Deputy Ruler, UAE Finance Minister Sheikh Hamdan Dies At Age 75

March 24, 2021

The United Arab Emirates finance minister and the deputy ruler of the emirate of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid al – Maktoum, has died, Dubai’s ruler said on Twitter on Wednesday. Sheikh Hamdan, aged 75, was the brother of the current ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al – Maktoum. Finance minister since 1971, … More Dubai Deputy Ruler, UAE Finance Minister Sheikh Hamdan Dies At Age 75

UAE Cabinet Approves Program To Attract Remote Workers

March 21, 2021

The federal cabinet of the UAE approved a new system allowing professionals to reside in the Gulf state wile working remotely for employers abroad, a scheme that the emirate of Dubai launched itself in October. The UAE has taken several measures to attract wealthy foreigners as the COVID-19 pandemic and low oil prices have hit … More UAE Cabinet Approves Program To Attract Remote Workers

LEGAL | UAE Cancels Lenient Penalties For ‘Honour Killings’

November 7, 2020

DUBAI –  The United Arab Emirates said on Saturday it was cancelling lenient penalties for so – called ‘honour killing’ and amending inheritance laws for residents as part of a reform of personal and family laws in the Middle East trade hub. Human rights groups say thousands of women and girls are killed across the … More LEGAL | UAE Cancels Lenient Penalties For ‘Honour Killings’

LIFESTYLE | Dubai To Allow Weddings To Resume Under Strict Preventive Measures

October 19, 2020

The Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management in Dubai announced that wedding reception will be allowed to resume in hotels, halls, homes, temporary venues, and tents in residential areas effective from 22 October 2020. The decision enables the community to celebrate social occasions in an environment where precautionary measures are strictly implemented, and high … More LIFESTYLE | Dubai To Allow Weddings To Resume Under Strict Preventive Measures

HEALTH | Dubai International Nutrition Congress To Highlight Latest Research, Best Practices In Clinical Nutrition

October 18, 2020

DUBAI – Under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and President of the Dubai Health Authority, DHA, the 6th edition of the annual Dubai International Nutrition Congress, DINC, will take place from October 22-24, 2020. The three-day event will be held under the theme ‘Tour … More HEALTH | Dubai International Nutrition Congress To Highlight Latest Research, Best Practices In Clinical Nutrition