The UAE has issued visa restrictions on specific countries for the time being. This decision by the UAE government was at all times influenced by the actions of specific stakeholders in the affected country and not made arbitrarily. What are the Specifics of the Visa Restrictions? For some
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The UAE and US Governments Meet to Discuss the Strengthening of Military Ties : The UAE and US Governments Meet to Discuss the Strengthening of Military Ties Rear Admiral Sheikh Saeed bin Hamdan, commander of the UAE Naval forces, and Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, Central commander of the US Naval forces, recently had a rendezvous to discuss […]
Tons of Relief Supplies Flood Pakistan as UAE President Gives Orders for Humanitarian Aid : Tons of Relief Supplies Flood Pakistan as UAE President Gives Orders for Humanitarian Aid Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE President, issued directives for delivering relief supplies to Pakistan on the 27th of August, 2022. These supplies are […]
UAE airlines are increasing workers’ salaries and benefits while offering cheaper services : UAE airlines are increasing workers’ salaries and benefits while offering cheaper services The United Arab Emirates airlines seek to improve employee salaries and benefits. Earlier this year, the country expressed wishes to implement a 4% increase in workers’ wages. The increased
Commercial Bank International Launches the First Ever Metaverse Bank in the UAE : Commercial Bank International Launches the First Ever Metaverse Bank in the UAE Top-tier corporate and retail bank Commercial Bank International (CBI) recently announced its prospects to become the first ever Metaverse Bank in the UAE. CBI’s launch comes after the UAE pledges […]
Crown Dubai Prince Commissions a New Specialized Arm of Dubai Hospital Worth $48 Million : Dubai’s Crown Prince, Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, recently inaugurated a new specialized arm of Dubai Hospital to cater to outpatients. The project, worth $48 million (Dh 177 million), aims to boost the hospital’s capabilities by 200 percent. The project is also […]
Dubai Recruitment Firm Introduces Program to Hire Employees in the Metaverse : The top recruitment agency, Marc Ellis, is well on becoming the first recruitment firm to introduce a recruitment and training program that directly hires employees into the Metaverse. The decision by the firm is according to the recommended Metaverse Strategy pioneered by Hamdan […]
Dubai Approves Municipality Restructuring to Create Dh10 Billion Economic Opportunities : The Crown Prince of Dubai, Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, recently approved the restructuring of the Dubai Municipality based on a directive from the Prime Minister of UAE. The Dubai government announced the approval through a tweet on the Crown Prince’s official Twitter handle.
Bahrain Enters Partnership with UAE, Egypt, and Jordan to Boost Industrial Strength : Bahrain Enters Partnership with UAE, Egypt, and Jordan to Boost Industrial Strength Bahrain recently joined an industrial bloc that includes UAE, Egypt, and Jordan. The partnership is called the Industrial Partnership for Sustainable Economic Development, and Bahrain’s participation
Dubai Unveils Metaverse Strategy: Plans to Become a Global Hub for NFTs Dubai has released a metaverse policy document that contains strategies to establish the Emirate as a globally recognised hub of the metaverse and other emerging technologies. The release was announced in a tweet by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, the Crown Prince of Dubai. Among other
Bahamas-based FTX Acquires a Crypto License to Expand its Operations to Dubai : FTX, a Bahamas cryptocurrency company, has acquired a full crypto license in Dubai. This license issuance is coming after Dubai launched extensive plans to improve its blockchain industry and become a preferred destination for cryptocurrency companies. The Backstory As far back as […]
Leading consulting firm predicts UAE financial wealth will reach $1 trillion by 2026 : Leading consulting firm predicts UAE financial wealth will reach $1 trillion by 2026 According to a new report by management consultancy firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG), UAE’s financial wealth is expected to reach $1 trillion in 2026. The report shows that […]
Exchange house slammed with $1.4 million fine by Central bank of UAE for compliance gaps : Exchange house slammed with $1.4 million fine by Central bank of UAE for compliance gaps The Central Bank of the UAE recently slammed a fine on an exchange house within the country for failing to comply with anti-money laundering […]
UAE Announces Plan to Build Space Satellite with $820 Million Investment Fund : UAE Announces Plan to Build Space Satellite with $820 Million Investment Fund The UAE has announced its plans to launch a comprehensive space program. The program includes plans to land on an asteroid, explore Venus, and probe the Martian orbit. These plans […]
UAE Reveals New and Stricter Laws for Gold Sourcing: Penalty as High as Dh5 Million : UAE Reveals New and Stricter Laws for Gold Sourcing: Penalty as High as Dh5 Million The UAE’s Ministry of Economy recently released a policy containing best practices for sourcing gold in the UAE. The policy also enforces stricter penalties […]
Visa and Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Sign Pact to Facilitate Emirate’s Tourism Industry : As part of the DHA’s broader plans to boost health tourism in Dubai, the Authority has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with Visa. According to the DHA, the collaboration with the global payments company aims to promote Dubai as a […]
UAE Set to Launch First-ever Metaverse Hospital : UAE Set to Launch First-ever Metaverse Hospital The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced that it will be launching the first hospital in the metaverse. This virtual hospital is set to go live in October. The healthcare provider, Thumbay group, would manage the virtual hospital. Notably, this hospital […]
Kraken and Rakbank Partners to Enable UAE Crypto Trading in Dirham : Kraken and Rakbank Partners to Enable UAE Crypto Trading in Dirham Kraken, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has partnered with Rak Bank to enable crypto trading through Dirhams. Kraken is a global crypto exchange that facilitates the trading of crypto. Kraken was the first […]
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has recently granted OKX a provisional virtual assets license. This license allows OKX to extend its operations to Dubai. Notably, OKX is a Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange formerly known as OKEx. The company specializes in facilitating crypto spot and derivatives trading. This approval-in-principle allows
Malaysia’s sustainable agriculture sector has launched a new initiative to use the UAE as a springboard to penetrate new markets across the GCC region in particular, and the wider Middle East region at large. Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation (Bioeconomy Corporation), the lead development agency for the bio-based industry in Malaysia, launched the new
