The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) announced the launch of its Visits Service, as well as a comprehensive suite of Invitations and Communications Services catering to UAE’s missions abroad, government and local entities and foreign missions accredited to the UAE, in keeping with the UAE Strategy for Government Services 2021-2025.
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MoHRE, ICP launch campaign on importance of rectifying violations of entry, residency, labour laws
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security (ICP) have launched a campaign to raise awareness about entry and residency laws for foreign nationals, as well as the labour law.
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DEWA’s stand at COP28 highlights its globally leading projects in sustainability
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)’s stand at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), which will be hosted by the UAE at Expo City Dubai, will showcase its most prominent and globally leading projects and those of its subsidiaries.
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UAE: Single-use plastic bags banned in this emirate from January 1, 2024
On New Year's Day, a new rule will come into effect in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, under Law No. (4) of 2023, which has been announced by the Environmental Protection and Development Authority.
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UAE unemployment insurance scheme is optional for free zone employees, ministry confirms
Since its implementation on January 1, over 5.7 million individuals have subscribed to the programme. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation in the UAE has confirmed that signing up for the unemployment insurance programme is not mandatory for employees in free zones. Previously, it was widely believed that both Emirati and foreign employees, regardless of their work location, were required to subscribe to the scheme. However, a recent message from the ministry on social media platform X clarified that joining the programme is optional for employees in local and semi-government bodies, as well as those working in free zone companies. The ministry stated that the second phase of the system, which will be implemented on May 2, 2023, will allow employees in local government bodies, semi-government entities, and free zones to register on an optional basis using their ID number. This information was confirmed by a ministry official to The National.
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Dubai Ruler issues law over use of emblem for the emirate
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, the Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has recently issued a new legislation pertaining to the utilization of the official emblem for the emirate. In accordance with this law, which was announced on Monday, Sheikh Mohammed has declared that "This emblem is the exclusive property of the emirate of Dubai, protected by this Law and its accompanying regulations.
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GPSSA to improve employment service termination decisions for insured Emiratis
The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has launched the “End it right” campaign to support insured Emiratis in taking constructive strides towards understanding the technicalities behind the UAE Pension Law, thus securing their insurance rights and privileges when deciding to retire or end their employment contract.
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ADJD delegation discovers missions of digital forensic research centre in Seoul
The delegation from the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) concluded a successful working visit to the judicial institutions of the Republic of South Korea, including the National Digital Forensic Research Centre and the Supreme Prosecutors' Office of the Republic of Korea (SPO).
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Dubai is hoping to launch a fully operational flying taxi service by 2026
A white aerial transportation vehicle with six propellors is positioned adjacent to the Burj Khalifa, the tallest edifice globally. The city of Dubai aspires to establish an aerial taxi network by the year 2026. This network, constructed by Skyports, aims to transport passengers to prominent urban destinations utilizing compact electric flying vehicles. Furthermore, various other aerial taxi services are also planning to commence operations in major cities worldwide.
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Sharjah Charity International provides Dh14.6 million financial support for low-income beneficiaries
Sharjah Charity International (SCI) has recently declared that, owing to the generous contributions of donors, it has successfully disbursed a total of Dh14.6 million in monthly financial aid during the initial nine months of this year.