If you plan to host a party in Abu Dhabi—whether for a birthday, graduation, or any other celebration—you’ll need to obtain a private party permit. This permit can be applied for by the registered company organizing the event, such as restaurants, hotels, or event planners in the UAE. The application process is straightforward and can…
Dubai’s aviation sector is expected to create 185,000 new jobs by 2030, bringing the total number of people working in aviation-related activities to 816,000, according to a new report released by Emirates Group and Dubai Airports on Thursday. Compiled by global research firm Oxford Economics on the aviation sector’s impact on Dubai’s economy, the study…
This Diwali season, from October 25 to November 7, 2024, Dubai is gearing up for an exciting lineup of festivities and fireworks displays that will light up the city’s skies. Residents and visitors can immerse themselves in the Festival of Lights, with breathtaking fireworks at some of Dubai’s most popular destinations. Here are the top…
Airfares on UAE-India routes are seeing a ‘Diwali surge’, with even 50% increases to some destinations over the next week. UAE’s Indian expats planning a quick trip home to Mumbai or New Delhi will be particularly hard hit, with fares already recording sharp rises compared to the off-peak rates they had from mid-September all the…
Indian expat K.P. Mohammed, 72, quietly celebrated a milestone in his life this month: He commemorated 50 years of living in Dubai, which he has been calling home since he arrived on October 19, 1974. Coming from his hometown in the Indian state of Kerala, at the age of 22, Mohammed arrived on a visa…
A change in address, spelling error or job change may prompt individuals to get their residency permit amended. Here’s a simple guide to amending details in your residency permit. Who is eligible? UAE residents who already have a residency permit can access this service. This includes expats with residency permits, GCC residents, GCC nationals and…
The amnesty help desk at the Indian consulate in Dubai will be operational on Sunday, October 27, the mission said on Friday. In a post on X, the consulate said that the help desk will operate from 8am to 5pm. The Embassy had said that expats can visit any BLS centre in the emirate of Abu…
Dubai is set to host an action-packed two weeks of vibrant events celebrating Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, from Friday, October 25 to Thursday, November 7, 2024. With spectacular firework displays, free family events, live comedy, special markets, and cultural performances, there will be plenty of ways to join in the festivities across the…