UAE to give citizenship to over 3,000 people

Procedures were completed following the directives of The President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship has announced that it has completed all necessary procedures, granting 3,354 children of Emirati mothers the UAE citizenship. Also read: Know the law - How to become a UAE citizen In a statement, the Authority said that procedures were completed following the directives...

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UAE starts issuing permanent residency 'Golden Card

The new initiative has identified the first 6,800 qualified expats from over 70 countries. The UAE has started issuing the permanent residency documents to select people, it was announced on Tuesday. General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA), said that the department has already started issuing permanent residency to the targeted persons, following...

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Permanent residency: A golden boon for UAE economy

It is believed that the first beneficiary of this game-changing initiative will be existing businessmen. The UAE's decision to grant permanent residency to investors will attract long-term residents, investors and world's best talent in diverse fields, hence increasing the size of the UAE's economy and stabilising it, analysts, businessmen and entrepreneurs have said. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President...

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No fines if you overstay in UAE for up to 30 days

You may contact the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai for any further information. Q-My 18-year-old son's UAE residence visa will expire on June 2, 2019. His exams will continue till June 18. Can he stay on the expired visa during his exams, considering the fact that there is a one-month grace period? Or will he need to come back on a visit visa? Answer Even as your son's residence visa expires on June 2, he...

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Married in India, seeking divorce in UAE? Follow these steps

In the UAE, divorce decree may be obtained under Sharia Law for Muslim expatriates We assume that both of you are Indian citizens and are non-Muslims by faith. You and your husband are willing to file divorce in the court based in the emirate of Dubai. We are not aware if you two intend to file a mutual consent divorce or a contested divorce. In Dubai, the Personal Status Court accepts divorce cases filed by individuals who are residents...

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Lost your job in the UAE? This licence can help

Know your legal rights in the UAE. Question1: I am a widow staying with my two children in our own apartment in Dubai. Currently, I am employed. But soon, my company will shut down and hence, I won't have a job and my employment visa will be cancelled. My children are schooling here and in order to complete their crucial academic year, I intend to stay in Dubai for another 1 year and 3 months. I would like to know what...

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Soon, new visa to be introduced in UAE

The legislative package also included the new insurance scheme for workers. Earlier in June, UAE Cabinet announced major changes and new visa facilitation procedures for visitors, residents, families and people overstaying their visas. Among them was the decision to introduce a new six-month visa for job seekers who overstayed their visa but wish to work in the country. The temporary visa is meant to enhance the UAE's position as...

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Embassy issues important alert for Indian expats in UAE

Indian citizens urged to approach embassy, consulate in UAE. The Embassy of India in UAE on Wednesday urged its citizens to report if there is any delay in payment of salary by their employer. In a public notice which was shared on Twitter, it urged Indians to report to any such instance to the Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi or Consulate General of India in Dubai. View image on Twitter India in UAE ✔@IndembAbuDhabi @navdeepsuri...

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