The UAE and Brazil have issued a joint statement following the official visit of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to the Emirates on April 15, 2023. The statement is as follows: “1. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, received His Excellency Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva,…
Expo 2020 Dubai has submitted the closing report to the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), the governing body for all World Expos. Titled ‘The Expo 2020 Dubai Story’, the 500-page report documents His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, vision to deliver…
Expo 2020 Dubai and its legacy are expected to contribute Dh154.9 billion ($42.2 billion) of gross value added (GVA) to the UAE’s economy from 2013 to 2042, a report from EY has shown. The World Expo, which welcomed 24.1 million visits during its six-month run, is also expected to support approximately 1,039,000 full-time equivalent (FTE)…
More than 70 per cent of schools in Dubai have been rated ‘Good’ or better in the latest inspection results released by education regulator Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). The authority said over three-quarters (77 per cent) of students in Dubai study in ‘Good’ or better schools. Twenty schools were rated ‘Outstanding’, 39 ‘Very…
Question: I am in a managerial role in a company in mainland Dubai. Do the reduced Ramadan work hours apply to me? If I am asked to work beyond the six hours, am I eligible for some kind of compensation? Answer: Since you’re employed by a mainland company in Dubai, the provisions of Federal Decree-Law No 33…
Question: I stay in an apartment in Dubai. Who is responsible for maintenance such as AC, plumbing and general upkeep? Please advise. Answer: Pursuant to your query, it is assumed that you are a tenant residing in an apartment located in Dubai. Therefore, the provisions of Law No. 26 of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and…
Question: Someone hit my car while it was parked. I parked in a proper slot legally. The insurance company is asking me to pay something called an ‘excess charge’. Is this legal? Answer: Pursuant to your query, it is assumed that the vehicle insurance policy which you have obtained for your car is a third-party liability and…
Salik charges will remain applicable on Al Maktoum Bridge despite the announced five-week closure of Floating Bridge from April 17, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) confirmed to Khaleej Times on Friday. “As of now, the Salik timings will be the same on Maktoum Bridge. Commuters can use other crossings like Infinity Bridge, Business Bay, Mohammad bin Zayed Road,…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will close the Floating Bridge in both directions for 5 weeks starting this Monday, April 17, 2023 to give way to major maintenance works. To ensure a smooth traffic flow, the authority has charted out an integrated plan to reroute the traffic to alternative roads and crossings. These include…
Sharjah Police has called on motorists to avoid parking behind vehicles in a manner that blocks movement, thereby obstructing traffic. In a post on Instagram on Thursday, the authority reminded residents that obstructing vehicle movement can lead to traffic congestion and could waste motorists’ time. Illegal parking in the UAE not only obstructs the movement…
