If you are applying for a residence visa today, make sure you have all your original documents. As of today, the General Director for Residence and Foreign Affairs (GDFRA) will no longer accept photocopies for residence visa applications. Applicants will have to bring their Emirates ID, as well as the Emirates ID of the sponsor, and bank details when submitting the application.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed reviews AED3 billion Dubai Beach Development plan
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has reviewed the AED3billion Beach Development Plan to turn Dubai into the world's best city to live in by 2040.
Dubai bus drivers honoured for service excellence
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has honoured more than 700 public bus drivers for outstanding performance in 2025.
UAE President meets with Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reviewed national plans with His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, in a meeting on Tuesday.
UAE dismantles terrorist cell linked to Iran
The UAE State Security Department has dismantled a terrorist network linked to Iran, arresting its members over a plot to destabilise the country.
