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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

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