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UAE changes VAT rules for cash payments, staff housing and

Businesses across the UAE will see several changes to Value Added Tax (VAT) rules covering cash payments, employee accommodation, medical products ....

Dubai's shared housing law: Licensing details, requirements

Dubai Municipality is expected to announce the detailed requirements for licensing shared housing properties in September 2026, providing much-needed ....

Dubai Rent Too High? 7 Things Tenants Should Check Before

Dubai’s rental market remains highly active, making it more important than ever for tenants to understand their rights before agreeing to a new ....

UAE Visit Visa Rules in 2026: 30, 60 or 90 Days — Which

Planning a trip to the UAE in 2026? One of the most common questions travellers ask is whether they should apply for a 30-day, 60-day or 90-day visit ....

Emirates ID Expiring Soon? What Should You Do First?

If your Emirates ID is approaching its expiry date, the most important thing is not to wait until the last minute. For UAE residents, Emirates ID ....

Annual Leave Rules for Private-Sector Employees in Oman:

Annual leave is one of the most important employment rights for private-sector workers in Oman. Under the current Oman Labour Law, employees are ....

1.27 million UAE students head back to school as families

DUBAI: More than 1.27 million students across the UAE are returning to classrooms today as over 1,180 schools reopen their doors for the new academic ....

UAE schools roll out digital citizenship lessons as mobile

DUBAI: After weeks of summer holidays, late mornings and relaxed routines, UAE students are returning to classrooms today as schools once again ....

UAE schools brace for change as under-15 social media rules

As children return to classrooms for the new academic year, UAE schools are preparing for changes in students’ digital habits following new ....

No Junk Food at Checkouts: Abu Dhabi’s New Supermarket

Overview Supermarkets across Abu Dhabi must change how they display unhealthy food and drinks from 1 January 2027. Products high in fat, salt or ....

UAE Sets 60-Day Deadline Foreigners Must Meet to Avoid

DUBAI — Foreigners moving to the United Arab Emirates must complete their residence permit procedures within 60 days of entering the country or ....

Changing Jobs in the UAE? What Employees Should Know About

A job change does not automatically trigger a labour ban, but employees need to follow UAE Labour Law rules on contract termination, probation, ....

UAE Issues New Fatwa Standardising Date Zakat Threshold and

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Council for Fatwa has issued a new nationwide ruling that standardises the zakat threshold (nisab) for dates at 541 kilograms ....

The Hidden Reason Behind Hotel Check-In Times

Whether you're arriving after a long flight or an early morning road trip, waiting until the afternoon to check into your hotel can be ....

Traffic Offences and the Black Points System in the UAE: A

The United Arab Emirates operates one of the strictest traffic enforcement regimes in the world, combining financial penalties with a demerit system ....

Alcohol Laws and Personal Conduct Regulations in the UAE:

The United Arab Emirates has significantly modernised its alcohol and personal-conduct laws in recent years, moving from a strict framework toward a ....

Everything You Need to Know About the UAE's Five-Year

The UAE's five-year multiple-entry tourist visa offers frequent visitors long-term, flexible access to the country without the need for a sponsor ....

UAE Visa-on-Arrival Rules: What Travelers Need to Know in

The United Arab Emirates offers a visa-on-arrival facility that allows eligible travelers to receive an entry permit directly at the airport, without ....