COVID-19: 24-Hour Sterilisation Programme in Dubai Extended

COVID-19: 24-Hour Sterilisation Programme in Dubai Extended

Dubai April 17, 2020 COVID-19 prevention: Sterilisation programme, effective from April 4, extended for a week Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management, chaired by Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, on Friday announced that the round-the-clock sterilisation programme in Dubai will be extended for an additional week. The extension follows the […]

Coronavirus: Now Get a Dubai Move Permit Once in 3 Days

Coronavirus: Now Get a Dubai Move Permit Once in 3 Days

Dubai April 16, 2020 Permit for cash withdrawal from ATMs to be obtained once in 5 days Dubai residents can apply a one time permit every three days to go out and buy groceries or medcines, Gulf News has learnt. In an update on the Dubai Permit website, residents can apply for the ATM cash […]

Coronavirus: UAE Visit, Tourist Visas Will Be Valid Till End of 2020

Coronavirus: UAE Visit, Tourist Visas Will Be Valid Till End of 2020

Dubai April 14, 2020 Decision applicable to those whose visas have expired after March 1 this year UAE visit and tourist visas held by those inside the UAE will be valid until the end of 2020, the authorities have clarified. The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA) said on their Twitter […]

COVID-19: UAE Ministry of Economy Announces Reduction in Fees for 94 of its Services

COVID-19: UAE Ministry of Economy Announces Reduction in Fees for 94 of its Services

April 12, 2020 Dubai Move represents important step to reduce the cost of business during coronavirus crisis. The Ministry of Economy has announced a new list of service fees, reflecting a reduction across 94 of its offered services, particularly provided by the Ministry to the public covering individuals, companies and the business sector. The move […]

Financial Stimulus for Businesses by UAE Government to Combat Covid-19 Impact

Financial Stimulus for Businesses by UAE Government to Combat Covid-19 Impact

Dubai April 11, 2020 During these difficult times, the UAE authorities are leaving no stone unturned to help the business in particular and public at large. They are taking strong and timely actions on proactive basis to combat Covid19 impact and support both citizens and residents of the UAE. The latest edition is an economic […]

COVID-19 measures: UAE exempts expired residency visa holders from fines

COVID-19 measures: UAE exempts expired residency visa holders from fines

April 5, 2020 Dubai: The UAE Cabinet on Sunday approved a decision exempting holders of expired residency visas from fines until the end of the year. The remote cabinet meeting also approved a package of decisions and facilities in addition to instructing the local factories to support the the heath sector. Chaired by His Highness […]

Some free zones extend ESR submission deadline to June 30

Some free zones extend ESR submission deadline to June 30

Dubai April 1, 2020 Some free zones have extended the March 31 deadline for companies to file Notification of Economic Substance Regulation with their relevant activities and core income generating activities for businesses managed within and from the UAE. The leniency for the new deadline to June 30 will ensure timely adherence to regulation and […]

COVID-19: Expired UAE residency visas can be renewed for 3 months without a fee

COVID-19: Expired UAE residency visas can be renewed for 3 months without a fee

UAE cabinet also approved slew of measures to counter the negative impact of coronavirus Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cabinet on Monday approved that residency visas expired on March 1 be renewed for a renewable period of three months, without additional fees. The move is part of a series of precautionary and preventive measures to limit […]

Dubai announces Dh1.5b economic stimulus package to reduce cost of doing business

Dubai announces Dh1.5b economic stimulus package to reduce cost of doing business

The announcement includes easing cost of living by reducing water and electricity bills Dubai: Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai Government on Thursday presented a Dh1.5 billion economic stimulus package for the next three months […]

Giant Leaps Forward for Future World Capital of the New Economy

Giant Leaps Forward for Future World Capital of the New Economy

The Government of Dubai kicked off the new year with announcements on major plans for global promotion strategies for the emirate as an investment destination. New financing, infrastructure and incentives are on the horizon to make it easier and more efficient for new economy companies to be created, especially for start-ups and entrepreneurs. On 14 […]

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