Applications for a 90-day visit visa can now be made online. Individuals can apply through the Ministry of Interior website at www.moi.gov.ae or through its smartphone app. The move aims to reduce the applicants’ processing time and the number of customers to the ministry’s centres. For more information, call 800 5000 or email 8005000@moi.gov.ae.
UAE condemns Houthi drone attack on Madinah power station
The UAE has strongly condemned a Houthi drone attack on the Taiba power distribution station in Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
Emirates flight to London diverted following medical emergency
An Emirates flight from Dubai to London Heathrow was diverted to Frankfurt due to a medical emergency involving a passenger onboard.
Dubai private school enrolment up 4.6% for new academic year
Dubai's private schools saw 406,563 students enrolled for the 2026-27 academic year, marking an annual increase of 4.6 per cent, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) announced on Thursday.
UAE Attorney-General orders investigation of flydubai flight incident
UAE Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi has ordered the formation of a team from the Public Prosecution to investigate the incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073 on Wednesday.
New partnership to streamline parking at Etihad Rail stations
Etihad Rail has partnered with Q Mobility and Parkin to develop and operate smart parking services across its passenger station network.
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