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The 33-year-old woman had been standing in the queue for GCC and UAE nationals at Dubai Airport. (Shutterstock/ File Photo)

September 17th, 2018 - 11:57 GMT

Court Jails Woman for 3 Months for Assaulting Officer at Dubai Airport

A woman in Dubai was sentenced to three months in jail followed by deportation for assaulting a government employee on Monday.

The issuance of residence visa depends on the discretion of the DNRD. (Shutterstock)

August 13th, 2018 - 10:16 GMT

The Procedure to Get Residence Visa for Your Parents in UAE

Priority will be given to applicants from this pool of job seekers. (Shutterstock)

July 31st, 2018 - 06:59 GMT

6-Month Visa for Job Seekers in UAE

March 20 is the International Day of Happiness, the UAE has a special standing in the Happiness index, as the country has been ranked number one among all Arab countries. (Shutterstock/ File Photo)

March 20th, 2018 - 02:42 GMT

UAE Celebrates International Happiness Day

Two officers from GDRFA have been sentenced to three years in jail due to bribery charges. (AFP/ File Photo)

February 27th, 2018 - 10:37 GMT

Bribery Case in UAE Sees Two Officials Sentenced to Three Years in Jail

A Muslim maid from the Philippines waits to break her Ramadan fast at a shelter managed by Labour and Welfare officers after fleeing her employer's home due to mistreatment, August 13, 2010, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (AFP)

April 28th, 2017 - 11:00 GMT

UAE: Absconding maids ordered to pay employer

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January 14th, 2016 - 11:36 GMT

Busted! Dubai officer caught taking bribes, processing illegal visas

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February 19th, 2015 - 10:00 GMT

What about Emiratization? Dubai targets foreign talent with new ‘Tafdeel’ initiative

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January 12th, 2015 - 12:41 GMT

Dubai visas become 'costlier and non-extendable'

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July 30th, 2014 - 12:25 GMT

Making life easier for tourists? New visa system in place for UAE starting August 1st

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December 6th, 2010 - 03:16 GMT

Jafza honours Strategic Partners, as it marks 25 years of operations

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November 11th, 2010 - 07:46 GMT

SCCI holds ‘Made in Sharjah’ exhibition in November 2010

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August 22nd, 2010 - 12:15 GMT

A delegation from General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs visits Dubai Customs