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UAE Visas & Emirates ID

Medical Test for UAE Visa: Who Needs It, Fees, Diseases Checked and Results

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Last updated: 30 October 2026 The medical test for UAE visa applications is a short health screening that every expat aged 18 or over must...

Visit Visa Extension in the UAE: ICP and GDRFA Dubai Rules, Limits and Fees

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Last updated: 29 October 2026 Visit visa extension UAE requests are made by your sponsor, not by you, and it must be approved before your...

UAE Visa Status Check: ICP and GDRFA Dubai, by Passport or File Number

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Last updated: 28 October 2026 A UAE visa status check is free and takes a couple of minutes online, but the website you use depends...

Family Visa UAE: How to Sponsor Your Spouse, Children and Parents

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Last updated: 25 October 2026 A family visa in the UAE lets a resident sponsor a spouse, unmarried daughters, sons under 25 and children with...

Jobs & Labour Law

Sick Leave in the UAE: Labour Law Rules, Sick Pay and Medical Certificates

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Last updated: 1 November 2026 The sick leave UAE labour law gives private sector employees is up to 90 days a year once probation is...

Maternity Leave in the UAE 2026: Days, Pay and Parental Leave

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Last updated: 25 October 2026 Maternity leave UAE rules for the private sector give a working mother 60 days of leave: the first 45 days...

Annual Leave in the UAE: Labour Law Rules, Pay and Unused Leave

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Last updated: 25 October 2026 The annual leave UAE labour law gives private sector employees is 30 days of fully paid leave for each year...

ILOE Fine Check: How to Check, Pay and Avoid ILOE Fines in the UAE

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Last updated: 24 October 2026 An ILOE fine check takes about a minute on MOHRE's ILOE Quick Pay service: enter your Emirates ID number, Unified...

Travel & Transport

Black Points in Dubai: Points per Offence, the 24-Point Limit and How to Reduce Them

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Last updated: 1 November 2026 The black points Dubai Police adds to your traffic file are penalty points for serious offences, given on top of...

Dubai Bus Timings: RTA Hours, Night and Intercity Buses, Fares

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Last updated: 28 October 2026 Dubai bus timings run from 4am to 1am the next day across the RTA network, and route C01 runs 24...

Salik Balance Check: How to Check, Recharge and Avoid Fines in Dubai

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Last updated: 24 October 2026 A Salik balance check takes about a minute: log in to your account on the Salik website or in the...

Dubai Traffic Fine Check: How to Check, Pay and Dispute Fines in 2026

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Last updated: 24 October 2026 A Dubai traffic fine check is free and takes about a minute: enter your plate number or traffic file number...

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