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As a result of a message that a Gulf girl sent to her friend over WhatsApp, in which she used profanity to characterize a young male, the friend was referred to court on allegations of insulting the Gulf girl.

Foreign nationals make up the majority of the United Arab Emirates' population, particularly its labor force. The procedure of sponsoring a family in the United Arab Emirates has been simplified by the most recent visa regulations, providing...

Residents of the United Arab Emirates who have committed traffic offenses may take advantage of a new program offered by the Abu Dhabi Police that allows them to pay their fines in advance and get significant savings.

In a recent initiative, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre) in the UAE has intensified its efforts to address rule violations aimed at safeguarding domestic workers.

In an official declaration on Friday, Dubai affirmed the New Year holiday for its government sector, designating January 1, 2024, Monday, as a paid day off.

The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship has provided comprehensive guidance on the conversion of tourist visas or visit visas into work and residence visas within the Emirates.

As the city of Dubai says goodbye to 2023 and hello to 2024, it has revealed an incredible roster of New Year's Eve activities.

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced on social media platform X that Monday, January 1, 2024, will be a public holiday for all private sector employees in the UAE.

An important step towards environmentally friendly mobility in the emirate has been announced by the Roads and mobility Authority (RTA) of Dubai: the unveiling of a prototype electric bike made especially for delivery firms.

A detailed mental health law has been enacted by the federal government of the UAE. In addition to lengthy prison terms, offenders can be fined between 50,000 and 200,000 UAE Dirhams.

A federal decree legislation has been adopted by the UAE government to completely regulate different media activities.

At the 114th Open Auction of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), the last auction of the year, there will be 90 exceptional vehicle licencing plates available, with two, three, four, or five numbers.

Businesses in the private sector with fifty or more workers are being urged by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE) to complete their Emiratization projects before the impending deadline of December 31st.

Minister of Media Salman Al-Dosari revealed the strategy and identity of the General Authority of Media Regulation (GAMR), following the Council of Ministers' decision to reorganize the authority.

Three innocent people were killed in a terrible car crash on Saturday night on Emirates Road.

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai has presented a comprehensive plan for the period 2023–2030, outlining 82 projects and activities with a total budget of AED1.6 billion ($436 million).

Government authorities in Dubai addressed an incident yesterday evening involving a section of the Mulla Plaza Center building collapsing due to improper storage of heavy materials.

Kuwaiti television delivers the somber news of the demise of the country's esteemed leader, Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, in a statement broadcast today.

Abu Dhabi takes a significant step towards simplifying public transportation with the implementation of uniform pricing for all its public buses.

Two Saudi nationals are now facing charges of willful negligence in a deadly vehicle crash, according to the Saudi Public Prosecution. These allegations centre on the willful act of harming another person, which tragically led to their death.

The Kuwait Ports Authority issued an announcement regarding the temporary suspension of maritime traffic in the Shuwaikh and Shuaiba ports.

Kuwait is gearing up for a month of festivities in February 2024, with the announcement of two extended weekends coinciding with significant national events.

Dubai witnessed a crackdown by the police on drivers violating traffic safety regulations during the National Day celebrations, resulting in fines and vehicle confiscations.

A major change is about to take place at the famous Hindu temple in Bur Dubai, which has been a spiritual anchor for the Hindu population in the UAE since the late 1950s.

For those planning to go to Saudi Arabia to attend the FIFA Club World Cup, the country has introduced a new electronic visa.

Saudi Arabia has unveiled new visa initiatives for Indian travelers, including a 96-hour stopover visa and expedited visa processing within 48 hours.

During a Cabinet meeting in Riyadh on December 4, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud presided over a thorough evaluation of the Saudi Arabian budget for the fiscal year 1445/1446 Hijri (2024).

In a strategic move, UAE-based travel agent musafir.com has officially launched its operations in Saudi Arabia, seeking to capitalize on the Kingdom's booming tourism sector and growing corporate travel demand.

The commencement of the holy month of Ramadan and the subsequent celebration of Eid al-Fitr in the United Arab Emirates for the year 2024 have been anticipated by the Emirates Astronomy Society.

The United Arab Emirates' General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (Awqaf) has formally invited potential pilgrims to join the Haj 2024 pilgrimage by launching the registration platform.

The Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) in Saudi Arabia have issued a stern warning to businesses, emphasizing the imperative need to settle outstanding tax bills before the year's end to avoid potential fines.

Two drivers were recently taken into custody by the Sharjah Police after an incident on Khor Fakkan Road in Sharjah. They were found to be driving recklessly, putting themselves and others in danger.

Saudi Arabia has recently conducted joint field operations resulting in the arrest of 17,976 individuals for violating residency, labour regulations, and border security rules.

Saudi Arabia's flynas has marked a significant milestone by launching its latest operation base at Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah.

Railway services between Al Dhannah in Al Dhafra and Abu Dhabi city are scheduled to commence, as disclosed on Wednesday.

Diesel and gasoline prices have been updated and will be effective as of December 1, 2023, according to the UAE Fuel Price Committee.

Bahrain is cracking down on businesses, urging them to register for Value Added Tax (VAT) promptly or face severe penalties.

The new Dh500 polymer notes will hit circulation on Thursday, November 30, according to a recent announcement from the UAE Central Bank.

Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, was proclaimed the winner of the proposal to host the Expo 2030 World Fair by the Bureau International des Expositions following a vote by 182 members on Tuesday.

A temporary traffic diversion is in place on Sheikh Zayed Road towards Abu Dhabi; motorists are advised to investigate alternate routes such as Jumeirah Road, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, and Emirates Road.