UAE Travel: 12 countries offering visa-free entry or visa on arrival

Visa-free entry and visa-on-arrival are available to UAE residents in a dozen countries, including some of the most popular tourist destinations. Five countries provide visa-on-arrival services to residents, while seven offer visa-free entry to residents. Musafir.com reports that Georgia, Maldives, Seychelles, Mauritius, Kazakhstan, Serbia, and Jordan provide visa-free entry to UAE residents while Armenia, Baku, … Read more

Philipines Earthquake: Manila impacted by powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake

Philippine island Luzon was struck by a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said. Tremors were felt in many areas, including Manila. The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles) with no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Approximately 11 kilometers (six miles) east-southeast of the town … Read more

Abu Dhabi announces free parking and no toll fees for Hijri New Year

During the Hijri New Year (1444H) holiday, the Integrated Transport Centre, Abu Dhabi (ITC) will not collect parking fees and tolls. Customer Happiness Center operating hours, Darb timings, and bus and ferry schedules were also announced. During the holiday, centers will be closed and reopen on Monday, August 1. Beginning July 30 and ending 7:59am … Read more

IMF loan-A loan request from Bangladesh will be supported by the IMF

IMF loan-After Pakistan and Sri Lanka, Bangladesh has become the third country in South Asia to seek IMF support. Despite Bangladesh’s fast economic growth in recent years, rising energy and food costs caused by the Russia-Ukraine war have added to its import bill and current account deficit. Bangladesh expressed interest in the Resilience and Sustainability … Read more

The UAE will add 12,000 seats to its charter schools under nine new Schools

The Abu Dhabi authorities have announced the opening of nine new charter schools with 12,000 additional spots for students. Abu Dhabi’s Media Office announced the expansion following an endorsement by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office and member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council. He reviewed progress … Read more