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UAE allows residents whose residency expired while abroad to enter the country without new visa

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security has decided to allow residents currently outside the UAE whose residency permits have expired to return to the country,...

Dubai authority warns against anonymous calls seeking sensitive information

11 Mar 2026

The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs–Dubai (GDRFA) underscored the importance of protecting personal data, urging customers to be wary of unknown contacts that might request sensitive information...

Abu Dhabi warns residents of fraudulent messages claiming to be from Abu Dhabi Customs and shipping firms

10 Mar 2026

Abu Dhabi Customs has alerted the public about fraudulent text messages being distributed via SMS and iMessage. These messages falsely claim to represent the customs authority or shipping companies....

UAE sends food aid to support drought-hit Kenyan residents

21 Feb 2026

The UAE has dispatched 30 tonnes of food assistance to Kenya through the UAE Aid Agency, in support of families impacted by severe drought conditions and escalating climate challenges...

Human bonding

29 Jan 2026

Yesterday, I met my old friend Hafiz Faisal Saeed, a Pakistani-origin former UAE resident and now a Canadian national, who is visiting Dubai with his brother to attend the...

Protests abate after crackdown, say Iran residents, rights group

17 Jan 2026

Iran’s crackdown appears to have broadly quelled protests for now, according to a rights group and residents, as state media reported more arrests on Friday in the shadow of...

Britain to introduce compulsory digital ID for citizens, expats

26 Sep 2025

Britain on Friday said it would introduce a mandatory digital ID scheme for British citizens and residents starting a new job as a measure to deter illegal immigration. 'It...

California residents fearful amid immigration raids

29 Jun 2025

Jackie Ramirez has always been aware of the colour of her skin. There was the school crossing guard who nicknamed her “morenita,” little brown girl. The uncle who affectionately...

These 9 nations that offer quick Schengen visa approvals to UAE residents

26 May 2025

Many travellers complain about the limited availability of Schengen visa appointments. Appointments may not be available at this time due to the large number of applications and the limited...

Germany considers 5-year multiple entry Schengen visa for UAE residents

04 May 2025

Yamina Sofo, Director of the Marketing & Sales Office – GNTO GCC, clarified that while demand from UAE residents to travel to Germany remains high, visa issuance depends on...

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