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Let's face it, during any major shopping festival, we all go a bit loony with our spending; and trust me, it really adds up. Here are the countries that - according to Visa Inc. - spent the most at this year's Dubai Shopping Festival.
March 3, 2013 3:13
As the government aims to curb the influx of blue-collar workers from certain countries in South East Asia, Kipp ponders the possible long term ramifications...
September 18, 2012 12:01
Not sure what a shorter residence visa will mean to you? Neither do we. But we’re thinking it’s just the tip of the iceberg.
September 26, 2011 4:07Reuters reports monumental decision extends 6-month visa to three years, in hopes it will help inject life into the UAE's flailing property market.
June 28, 2011 4:59
It’s not just the Canadians with issues: Moving the goalposts for visa entry to the UAE is not in anybody’s interest, least of all the country.
November 11, 2010 5:23
Vimto enjoys boost from Ramadan; 10 things every small business website needs; Smartphones may soon replace credit cards; Be debt free in 2011.
August 6, 2010 10:42Mabhouh assassination behind UAE’s review of its visa-on-arrival policy.
April 21, 2010 8:58The new rule reportedly comes into effect on Monday.
January 23, 2010 8:04The Foreign Ministry will issue permanent resident visas for wives and children of expatriate workers in the Kingdom without…
December 26, 2009 7:27
The six Gulf States are planning to get a single visa entry system similar to the one adopted in Europe. Will it work?
June 3, 2009 12:45
The government is planning to introduce new measures to attract investors into the country. Will it succeed?
May 18, 2009 10:54
Property investors in the country will now be granted six-month multi-entry visas, they’re subject to numerous conditions.
May 3, 2009 2:36
The economic slowdown is costing Dubai several jobs; and more than 1,000 work permits and visas are being canceled everyday.
January 14, 2009 10:20
The Dubai government is employing part-timers. Should the private sector follow suit?
January 11, 2009 12:16
The country is planning on implementing several new visa rules. Are they making life better or harder?
January 8, 2009 4:57
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
The airline said there had been little impact on May 15 from a strike in protest over pay and previous sackings.
May 16, 2013 2:57
Last year, the German carrier posted its first annual profit since 2007.
May 16, 2013 10:54
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26
