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The 100,000 square metre dive site, complete with sunken Boeing 747, is set to open this summer. The Arabian Gulf has no shortage of incredible dive sites, with many wrecks and natural reefs for divers and snorkellers to explore. But […]

Service fees for the registration of properties, rental contracts and other transactions at the Abu Dhabi Municipality have been reduced by up to 50 per cent, according to a new government resolution. Abu Dhabi has also exempted all businesses issued […]

The UAE will officially begin accepting applications toward 10-year residency visas for expats, investors and business people from February 3. Approved by the UAE cabinet through a resolution in November 2018, the long term visa system is an effort to […]

Whether you’re a seasoned motorist eager to get back in the driving seat, or are hoping to pass your test here in Abu Dhabi, there are a few things to consider. Some international licences can be transferred after a simple […]

Housing rental rates have indeed decreased in many areas across the UAE, but there are some exceptions, according to the latest data. Some properties in Abu Dhabi have recently experienced a rise in leasing rates, bucking the overall trend of […]

A week before Pope Francis’ visit to Abu Dhabi, there’s a great anticipation among Catholics here as preparations get underway. The pontiff’s visit to the UAE capital, a landmark for inter-faith relations between Muslims and Christians, is set to draw […]

The appeal of the US as a destination for expatriates has slipped for the fifth consecutive year as Bahrain topped a global list for the second year running. While the US fell to No. 47 out of 68 countries, dragged […]

  Expatriates working in Oman’s private and public sectors must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to switch jobs between companies, top lawyers in the Sultanate have said. In a series of articles about Oman’s rules and regulations, entitled “Know […]

Expatriates who have renewed their passports must have their visa page transferred to the new document in order to access the e-gates at Muscat International Airport, according to Royal Oman Police. “One has to go to the Directorate General of […]

  What You Need To Know About UAE 5-Year Residence Visa Expats in the UAE will be allowed to stay back in the country for a “longer period of time” after retirement, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, […]

Private schools in Dubai are desperately trying to stay ahead of the competition by introducing various discount options for parents. This academic year, 13 new schools opened in Dubai alone, and 11 were launched last year. Dubai is set to […]

Capital residents cheer ‘safest city’ tag. Safety and security brings stability in life, pointed out Capital residents as Abu Dhabi is again named the safest city in the world. Abu Dhabi’s safety index rose from 86.46 points for the first […]