Building owners in Abu Dhabi have been warned to ensure that all operational elevators have a valid Abu Dhabi elevator maintenance contract with an accredited maintenance company. The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority issued the warning, highlighting the importance of proper elevator maintenance and compliance with safety requirements. Owners who fail to meet the stated
Pakistani travellers have reportedly started receiving UAE visit visas again after months of uncertainty. According to travel industry representatives and a UAE embassy official cited in media reports, visit visas are once again being issued to Pakistani citizens, mainly through registered travel agents. However, visa approval remains subject to UAE immigration requirements and individual application
If you’re planning to apply for a loan, credit card or car finance in the UAE, your credit score can play an important role. Banks and lenders use it to assess your creditworthiness along with factors such as income and existing financial obligations. Knowing your UAE credit score before applying for credit can help you
Families planning a summer holiday in the UAE can benefit from a UAE tourist visa fee exemption for children under the age of 18. The UAE allows eligible children travelling with their parents to receive the visa without the applicable tourist visa fee during a specified period each year. The exemption is aimed at making
Dubai is introducing major changes to its shared housing rules, bringing room-sharing, bed spaces and other shared accommodation arrangements under a formal regulatory framework. Law No. (4) of 2026 is expected to take effect in late August, with strict requirements for landlords, operators and residents. The new Dubai shared housing law is designed to tackle
Parents planning Dubai school admission for 2026–27 will need to pay close attention to updated age requirements issued by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). The new KHDA age requirements for 2026–27 set out how children’s ages will be assessed when they enter Dubai’s education system for the first time. The updated rules are
