7 changes to UAE residency visas you need to know

Residency visas in the UAE: 7 changes you should know

A new five-year residency program called Green Visas has been introduced amid visa reforms that streamline procedures, expand the Golden Visa scheme, and simplify procedures Since October 2022, the UAE has implemented several changes to its entry and residency visa system. In addition to streamlining procedures and expanding the long-term Golden Visa scheme, these reforms … Read more

Passengers flying from Pakistan to China and Hong Kong via Dubai must take a rapid PCR test before taking off, says Emirates

According to the airline’s website, this new rule is set to go into effect on August 27, 2021. The Dubai-based Emirates airline announced that Pakistani passengers transiting through Dubai to China or Hong Kong would be required to take a rapid Covid-19 PCR test before their flight. “All passengers traveling to Dubai from Pakistan, and … Read more

The UAE job-seeker has a new trend of listing vaccinations on a CV

Prospective candidates are not required to list their vaccination status, according to HR executives. Applicants for jobs in the UAE are voluntarily including details of their vaccination status in their resumes. Although it’s not mandatory for UAE residents to get the vaccine, both public and private sectors encourage their employees to get Covid-19 shots in … Read more

Sharjah: Schools must close if two or more students test positive for COVID

In Sharjah, private schools must temporarily close and switch to distance learning if two or more cases are detected among students or educators. Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) issued extensive guidelines on how to prevent Covid-19 from spreading during the new academic year. If students fall under high-risk categories or are vulnerable, parents must inform the school. Students who are infected must follow … Read more