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News and updates on what’s happening in Dubai. Announcements and important information about the emirate that the residents should be aware of. Here we share current events and advisories, as well as trends for your reference.

Beirut Explosion: Dozens Dead, Thousands Injured Accdg to Health Minister

Beirut Explosion: Dozens Dead, Thousands Injured as Investigation Continues

By Gio
August 5, 2020

An earth-shaking explosion on August 4 threw the capital of Lebanon, Beirut, into....

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WATCH: UAE K9 Police Dogs Trained to Detect Persons with COVID-19

July 31, 2020

The UAE has realised a new achievement as part of its continuous....

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4 Killed, 11 Injured in Minibus and Truck Collision on Emirates Road

July 19, 2020

A tragic accident left 4 people dead and 11 injured on Saturday....

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UAE Tourists with Expired Visas Given One Month to Exit or Change Status

By Gio
July 15, 2020

The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) on Monday, July 13, announced that....

Gas Leak Explosion in a Restaurant in Damascus Street, Al Qusais

July 13, 2020

A restaurant in Al Qusais was destroyed in an explosion caused by....

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VIDEO: Nas Daily shares experience visiting Dubai

July 13, 2020

UAE is one of the first countries in the world that opened....

The UAE government announced on November 17 that people who have overstayed their UAE visas still have until the end of the year to leave the country without having to pay any fines. The short-term amnesty introduced earlier this year due to the ongoing pandemic was set to end on November 17 (Tuesday). UAE Visa Fine Waiver Extended Until End of the Year As per the previous Cabinet Order, the deadline was supposedly on November 17, but the UAE's Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) has announced that the grace period has been extended up until December 31 of the current year, the Gulf News reported. According to Major General Saeed Rakan Al Rashidi, Director General of Foreigners Affairs and Ports at Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA), “The period of extension for overstay violators has been extended until the end of December 31, 2020. The extension is for people who violated the entry and foreigners’ residence law before March 1, 2020. They will be exempted from all fines provided they leave the country before the deadline.” That said, all people who have been illegally staying in the country after their visas - visit, tourist or residency - had expired before March 1 this year will not be penalized and can leave the UAE during the said window period. According to Major Al Rashidi, the extension of the grace period came after directives from the country’s leaders to give a second chance for the violators to change their status. In line with this, Major Al Rashidi expressed his gratitude to the UAE leaders for the new order, noting that this is another opportunity for violators to change their status before the end of the year. ALSO READ: Dubai Authorities to Handle Cases of Jobless Residents with Fines to Return to their Home Countries – Top Ranking Official

Applying for a New Visa? Follow this Timeline

By Gio
July 13, 2020

Following the announcement of the UAE Cabinet this weekend regarding the amended grace period....

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UAE One of the Safest Countries in the World – Report

By Gio
July 13, 2020

Aside from its remarkable performance in its fight against the health crisis, the....

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No More Visa Extension: What to Do if your Visa Expired in March or April

By Gio
July 12, 2020

After the UAE government has announced this weekend that it will no....

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2 Dead and 12 injured in Dubai Bus Crash on Sheikh Zayed Road

July 12, 2020

2 people died while 12 were injured in a passenger bus crash....

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