GDRFA issues residency via video call
The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA) has simplified the way of applying for residency in the emirate - foreigners living abroad can now contact the
UAE to abolish plastic completely
The United Arab Emirates has imposed a total ban on the use of plastic bags from January 1, 2023, including their import, production and distribution. By 1 January 2026, along with
DWTC kicks off 2023 with busy programme of events
The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) opens the first quarter with an impressive and diverse line-up of conferences and exhibitions. The Dubai Pharmaceutical and Technology Conference and Exhibition (DUPHAT) opens the
Atlantis The Royal to welcome guests from 10 February
Dubai super-resort Atlantis The Royal, Palm Jumeirah has moved up the opening date and will officially start receiving guests on 10 February 2023. Previously, the hotel was scheduled to open
11kg of gold raffled off in Dubai
As part of the 28th Dubai Shopping Festival, 11 kilograms of gold were raffled off. A total of 44 winners were chosen, each of whom received 250 grams of gold. It
MENA IPO Summit launch
Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) have announced their partnership to host the MENA IPO Summit - Dubai, an important new platform designed to bring together
RTA completes its education programme for students
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the training and qualification of 1,000 students through a distance education programme, which started in November 2022 and ended in January
Awqaf Dubai adopts new brand identity
Awqaf Dubai, the Foundation for Endowments and Minors Trusts in Dubai unveiled its brand-new identity in line with its new name. The foundation indicated that the new identity guide consists of
D33 aims to double Dubai’s economy size
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed
Robbie Williams plans to build a hotel in Dubai
Popular British singer and musician Robbie Williams is set to build a Las Vegas-inspired hotel and residences in Dubai. The singer clarified that he plans to live in his "property"