Latest Dubai News
17/8/2008 - Air Arabia has introduced a new seat selection service for the passengers to choose their seat when making a flight reservation.
15/8/2008 - Although several immigration offices in Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and other emirates requiring residents to submit tenancy contracts for renewal of their family visas and for sponsoring their families, the Dubai Naturalization and Residency Department (DNRD) has announced that this was not mandatory in Dubai.
15/8/2008 - The Department of Naturalization and Residency in Dubai (DNRD) has introduced a new health insurance policy inline with the new visa regulations pertaining to entry and residence of foreigners in the country.
11/8/2008 - For several thousands of families living in shared accommodation in Sharjah, it will be a serious blow now, with the Sharjah Naturalization and Residency Department requiring a copy of tenancy contract in the name of the applicant or his close relative, when applying for residency visas, according to a new regulation.
11/8/2008 - Part of the main arterial highway in Sharjah city will remain closed for a minimum period of two years, beginning this Friday, to get set for the second phase of improve road network project in the emirate.
8/8/2008 - Middle East can see its $400mn worth first operating monorail, by April 2009 at the Palm Jumeirah, although live testing will begin in October, revealed developer Nakheel.
6/8/2008 - The Interior Ministry in UAE has announced that both residents and citizens can now apply for all visas online at its website.
19/12/2009 - Deposits for certain nationalities could be waived, revealed a top official at the FNRD (Federal Naturalisation and Residency Department) yesterday.
28/7/2008 - In a survey comprising 15 destinations, UAE has been ranked as the second best place to live, and has been found to offer the most luxurious lifestyle for expatriates.
25/7/2008 - As per the new visa rules, likely to be executed from 29th July, people belonging to all nationalities will be permitted to enter the country only on a tourist visa.
25/7/2008 - Budget hotel groups are making their presence felt in the UAE through the launch of few excellent projects.
23/7/2008 - Beginning next Tuesday, applications will be filed for new visit visas which were revamped under a Federal ruling last June, revealed an official at senior residency department.
22/7/2008 - The Abu Dhabi Municipality has made plans for establishing a new city at Southern Al Shamaka area.
18/7/2008 - The Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has announced plans to establish the first dedicated executive airport in the Middle East at Al Bateen military airbase, which is about 10kms away from the Abu Dhabi City Center.
16/7/2008 - The national carrier of UAE, Emirates Airlines, has announced an increase in fares across all sectors effective August 1st, due to mounting fuel prices.
8/7/2008 - Emirates Airline announced a daily non-stop service on the routes Dubai-Los Angeles and Dubai-San Francisco, beginning 1st October 2008 and 20th November 2008 respectively.
2/7/2008 - Landmark Hotel Management, a leading hotel management company in UAE, has announced the launch of ten world-class Shariah-compliant hotels and serviced apartments across UAE and Saudi Arabia towards the end of 2010.
2/7/2008 - Dubai Airports have launched a new VIP facility, Al Majlis at the Dubai International Airport.
27/6/2008 - The Dubai government has launched a new low-budget carrier FlyDubai, that offers no-frills flights within GCC and neighboring countries.
24/6/2008 - In an effort to boost tourism, the Dubai Municipality has announced plans to build four new recreational facilities and expand the Hatta Hilltop Park by investing Dh17 million.
22/6/2008 - Visitors from Europe and United States can still visit UAE for free, clarified the officials after the government announced the new visa rules on Sunday.
22/6/2008 - The Dubai Infinity Holdings together with Yash Raj Films, a leading entertainment brand in India has announced a multi-million dollar joint-venture for building an entertainment district in Dubai.
18/6/2008 - Dubai Airport has launched a new express service for travelers with hand-luggage only, which helps in considerably reducing the average check-in time to boarding gate.
19/12/2009 - The new law for visit visa in the UAE, which will be effective since 1st August, states that residents who sponsor their immediate family members will have to pay Dh1000 as deposit, refundable on exit.
