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Indian passport pickup is now available on Sundays in Dubai

22 Sept

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Indian passport pickup is now available on Sundays in Dubai

Indian passport holders can now collect completed passports from UAE Indian Consular Application Centres on Sundays from 10am to noon.

Editorial Team · 3 min read

UAE launches guide for AI assistants to complete government services

21 Sept

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UAE launches guide for AI assistants to complete government services

The UAE has launched a unified guide for federal entities using AI assistants to deliver government services.

Editorial Team · 2 min read

UAE grants Starlink 10-year licence: what it means for residents

13 Sept

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UAE grants Starlink 10-year licence: what it means for residents

On 28 August 2026, [the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported](https://www.wam.ae/en/article/c1ympym-tdra-grants-starlink-license-provide-satellite) that TDRA had granted Starlink Satellite...

Editorial Team · 2 min read

Dubai Invite closes early after more than 90,000 applications

9 Sept

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Dubai Invite closes early after more than 90,000 applications

Dubai has closed new nominations for its A Dubai Invite rewards programme after receiving more than 90,000 applications from residents.

Editorial Team · 3 min read

UAE labour centre handles millions of calls with AI and 22 languages

8 Aug

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UAE labour centre handles millions of calls with AI and 22 languages

The UAE’s Labour Claims and Advisory Centre offers phone support on contracts, labour complaints and workplace rights in more than 22 languages.

Editorial Team · 3 min read

Indian passport and visa services in UAE: what you need to know right now

30 Jul

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Indian passport and visa services in UAE: what you need to know right now

Indian passport, visa and attestation services in the UAE shifted to direct mission control on 1 July after outsourced contracts expired.

Editorial Team · 4 min read

Alhind replaces BLS for Indian passport and consular services in UAE

25 Jul

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Alhind replaces BLS for Indian passport and consular services in UAE

Alhind Tours and Travel took over as the sole provider of Indian passport, visa, and consular services across the UAE on 1 July. It replaces BLS International on the passport and visa contract.

Editorial Team · 3 min read

DubaiNow app now lets you pay all your fines in one go

14 Jul

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DubaiNow app now lets you pay all your fines in one go

Digital Dubai has added a 'Pay All Fines' feature to the DubaiNow app, letting residents view and settle traffic, parking, and Salik fines linked to their Emirates ID in a single transaction.

Editorial Team · 3 min read

Dubai Municipality warns of 500-dirham fine for abandoned vehicles this summer

13 Jul

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Dubai Municipality warns of 500-dirham fine for abandoned vehicles this summer

Dubai Municipality is warning vehicle owners of a 500-dirham fine if they leave a car unattended, dirty, or abandoned in a public space this summer.

Editorial Team · 3 min read

The UAE parent's guide to preparing for the under-15 social media ban

10 Jul

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The UAE parent's guide to preparing for the under-15 social media ban

UAE parents have a year to get ready. A comprehensive ban on social media for anyone under the age of 15, announced by the UAE cabinet on 18 June 2026, is set to come into effect within the next...

Editorial Team · 3 min read

UAE's 30-day visa grace period for stranded visitors ends today

9 Jul

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UAE's 30-day visa grace period for stranded visitors ends today

The UAE's 30-day visa grace period for stranded visitors ends today. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) said standard overstay rules apply to anyone...

Editorial Team · 3 min read

UAE landlords can now ask for a tenant credit score

9 Jul

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UAE landlords can now ask for a tenant credit score

Etihad Credit Bureau's Tenant Screening service lets landlords request a prospective tenant's credit score, but the tenant has to approve it through UAE PASS first.

Editorial Team · 4 min read

India raises passport fees for UAE residents from today

4 Jul

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India raises passport fees for UAE residents from today

India's Ministry of External Affairs has raised passport service fees for expatriates worldwide from 1 July, with UAE-based applicants now paying up to 70 per cent more than before.

Editorial Team · 2 min read

Resident Services

Indian passport pickup is now available on Sundays in Dubai

UAE launches guide for AI assistants to complete government services

UAE grants Starlink 10-year licence: what it means for residents

Dubai Invite closes early after more than 90,000 applications

UAE labour centre handles millions of calls with AI and 22 languages

Indian passport and visa services in UAE: what you need to know right now

Alhind replaces BLS for Indian passport and consular services in UAE

DubaiNow app now lets you pay all your fines in one go

Dubai Municipality warns of 500-dirham fine for abandoned vehicles this summer

The UAE parent's guide to preparing for the under-15 social media ban

UAE's 30-day visa grace period for stranded visitors ends today

UAE landlords can now ask for a tenant credit score

India raises passport fees for UAE residents from today

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