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Dubai welcomes visitors with limited edition Ramadan passport stamp

by Staff Writer Thu 21 Mar 2024Thu 21 Mar 2024

Ramadan in Dubai stamp marked in visitor’s passports during Holy Month

criminal activity

Dubai busts illegal immigration gang

by Staff Writer Tue 19 Dec 2023Tue 19 Dec 2023

Dubai’s GDRFA arrests members of criminal gang linked to illegal immigration operations

air travel

Dubai Airshow 2023: Visitors to get special passport stamp at DXB Airport

by Staff Writer Fri 3 Nov 2023Fri 3 Nov 2023

Dubai Airshow 2023 is scheduled to take place at Dubai World Central (DWC), Dubai Airshow Site, from November 13 to 17

Dubai

UAE visa: How to update your residency permit, Emirates ID online, cost – everything you need to know

by Staff Writer Fri 22 Sep 2023Fri 22 Sep 2023

Here is a full guide on how to update your UAE residency permit details online in case of a name change, job change or other reasons

Dubai

Dubai announces mandatory health insurance for visitors: Report

by Staff WriterThu 23 Feb 2023Thu 23 Feb 2023

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) is reportedly working to establish a “new mechanism” to ensure visitors have health insurance

Dubai Courts

How to get a UAE visa if you have lost your passport

by Staff WriterFri 20 Jan 2023Fri 20 Jan 2023

UAE residents must first report the loss or theft of the passport to the nearest police station

Dubai

Dubai residents can now use video calls to make visa applications

by Staff WriterThu 12 Jan 2023Thu 12 Jan 2023

Individuals can upload the necessary documents and images via the chat box when speaking with the official on a video call

Air travellers

Dubai’s Emirates slashes check-in, boarding, immigration at DXB

by Staff WriterTue 15 Nov 2022Tue 15 Nov 2022

The data agreement signed intends to fast track international visitor processing at Dubai Airport

Doha

Dubai kicks off issuing special World Cup tourist visas for ‘Hayya’ card holders

by Staff WriterWed 2 Nov 2022Wed 2 Nov 2022

Tourists can have their visas before reaching the country and can shuttle frequently between Dubai and Doha for matches several times a day

The partnership agreement will facilitate the issuance of residency permits for investors and retirees

Dubai tourism

Dubai entities ink deal to facilitate raft of new residency permits, visas

by Staff writerWed 13 Jan 2021Wed 6 Oct 2021

GDRFA – Dubai and Dubai Tourism to collaborate to improve processes for issuance of permits and visas likely to attract more expats

The number of people passing through the airport was 17.9 million last year, according to the GDRFA Dubai.

Aviation industry

32 million fewer passengers through Dubai Airports in 2020 due to coronavirus

by Staff writerSun 10 Jan 2021Wed 6 Oct 2021

Passenger figures released by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai reveal an expected drop in traffic due to the pandemic

Airport terminal

In pictures: Sheikh Hamdan visits Dubai International airport as city reopens to tourists

by ITPWed 8 Jul 2020Tue 19 Oct 2021

Dubai reopens its doors to international visitors Tuesday in the hope of reviving its tourism industry after a nearly four-month closure. Incoming tourists are required to present a negative test result taken within four days of the flight.

Airport Immigration

In pictures: Stranded passengers in Dubai get special goodbye sticker on passports

by ITPSun 12 Apr 2020Tue 19 Oct 2021

Immigration officials at Dubai International Airport will also place a special farewell stickers with the message, “Goodbye… We’ll meet soon” on the passports of people stranded due to Covid-19 outbreak flight cancellations.