Emirates ID Card Deadline Gets Another Shuffle
The deadline for Emirates ID Card is becoming a matter of joke now. The EIDA has came a long way from its initial stance of … Read more
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EIDA revamping Emirates ID Card System
After the rigorous experimentation with ID Card process, on the expense of expats’ sufferings, the Emirates Identity Authority (EIDA) is revamping the appointment and process … Read more
Emirates ID Card deadline for Locals extended by 3 months
After tall claims and stern warnings, EIDA’s fall short in achieving the impossible. UAE government has extended deadline for Emirates ID Card registration for nationals … Read more
EIDA accuses Expatriates of being Complacent
Well, anybody who have applied for the Emirates ID Card, in past two months, is well aware of the inefficiency of the process. From a … Read more
More on Emirates ID Card extension
As noted earlier, due to failure in meeting its targets, EIDA has extended the registration deadline for professional expatriates from December 31, 2008 to February … Read more
EIDA failing to meet targets for Emirates ID Card
EIDA officials are still presistent that there will be no change in December 31 deadline and Dhs 1,000 fine will be imposed on Emiratis unable … Read more
Emirates ID Card to replace Health Card
As mentioned earlier, one of the potiential usage of Emirates ID Card, mentioned by EIDA, is that it can be used as Health Card. However, … Read more
Emirates ID Card registration date not extended, but extended?
Yeah, as confusing as it may sound, that’s how it is. Darwish Ahmad Al Zarouni, Director-General of the EIDA, says, “We will announce the time … Read more
EIDA Staff gets Anger Management Training
EIDA Staff processing Emirates ID Card applications have been given anger management training, amongst other trainings, to deal with rush of frustrated expatriates trying to … Read more
Emirates ID Card 2026: How to Apply, Renew & What It's Used For
Complete guide to the UAE Emirates ID card in 2026 — how to apply, required documents, fees, how long it takes, how to renew, and what to do if yours is lost or damaged.