Retirement age for expatriates in UAE is now 65 years
Expatriates in the UAE have been given an additional five years of service with the Ministry of Labor revising the retirement age from 60 to … Read more
Living in Dubai
All about Living in Dubai. What an expatriate should consider before moving to Dubai. Guide to Dubai Transport, Health, Shopping, Hotels, Eating Out and more.
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International City flooded in Sewage Water
Water coming out of a manhole with cables running underneath is causing concern among residents and office-goers at a building in International City.
Traffic Violation Fines Generate Dhs 600 Million For Dubai
In recent statistics revealed by Dubai police, traffic violators in Dubai paid Dh 600 million (about USD 160 million) as fines in 2008. 2.46 million … Read more
UAE jolts from Pakistan earthquake tremor
Strong tremors caused by a powerful earthquake in Pakistan were felt in most parts of the UAE at around 12:27am on Wednesday, sending waves of … Read more
Spouses in UAE can be employed without work permit
UAE residents who are sponsored by their husband or wife can now take up employment without applying for a work permit, a Ministry of Labour … Read more
RTA to increase taxi fare in Dubai
There will be an increase of 11 fils per kilometre in the in the taximeter tariff from January 21. Ironically, RTA is also planning 100 … Read more
Electric Buses to roam the roads of UAE soon
DesignLine Corporation, USA, the developer and manufacturer of electric and hybrid vehicles, has appointed Liberty Automobiles as the exclusive dealer for its electric and hybrid … Read more
Prices of Essential Items to increase in UAE
Popular hypermarket and supermarket chains across the UAE anticipate prices of at least few of them to go up from this month. Lulu hypermarkets are … Read more
RTA plans 100 bicycle stands in Dubai
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has set 100 locations for parking bikes in key areas across the Emirate with the aim of … Read more
Housing to get more cheaper in Dubai
Planning to buy your dream home in Dubai or looking for a rental thats easy on your cheque book? The good news is that your … Read more
Partial Solar Eclipse on January 4 in UAE
Partial solar eclipse can be seen in UAE on January 4, 2011. It will be visible from 12:09pm to 1:32pm in Dubai and with a … Read more
Dubai Tour Operators cancelling New Year Parties
Tour operators in Dubai have been forced to scrap a string of New Year’s Eve parties after the emirate’s tourism body rolled out new licensing … Read more