Starting July 25, UAE banks are gradually replacing SMS and email OTPs with in-app transaction approvals. This safer, faster method allows users to confirm payments through mobile apps using biometrics or PINs. By March 2026, SMS OTPs will be fully phased out under new UAE Central Bank guidelines.
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Read MoreLost your job in Dubai? The GDRFA has issued a strict warning to residents: don’t overstay your visa. With legal consequences including fines and deportation, authorities are urging unemployed expats to take immediate action.
Read MoreThe UAE has officially approved a unified academic calendar for the 2025–2026 year across all public and private universities. The updated schedule aims to promote student well-being, align with national goals, and create a more balanced academic environment.
Read MoreDubai launches a pilot system linking visa services with traffic fine payments. Residents must settle dues before renewing or issuing visas, either in full or via instalments. The system, still in trial phase, aims to boost rule compliance and promote safer roads.
Read MoreThe UAE passport is now the world’s 8th most powerful and the strongest in the Arab region, according to the 2025 Henley Passport Index. With visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 183 destinations, this achievement reflects the UAE’s successful foreign policy and global partnerships.
Read MoreThe UAE has officially been named the safest country in the world in 2025, beating out global giants and reaffirming its reputation as a secure haven for residents and tourists alike. From cutting-edge tech to robust policing, here’s how the nation became a global benchmark for safety.
Read MoreStarting from the 2025–2026 academic year, all private schools in the UAE will be required to teach Arabic, Islamic education, and social studies to kindergarten students, regardless of curriculum. The Ministry of Education says the move aims to strengthen national identity, language skills, and social understanding from an early age.
Read MoreStarting June 18, 2025, VFS Global now requires Schengen visa applicants in the UAE to complete an online application form before booking appointments. This rule aims to streamline processing and reduce errors. UAE citizens remain exempt, but residents of other nationalities must follow the new digital system for Europe travel.
Read MoreSheikh Mohammed has issued a law to settle disputes in citizen home building contracts, aiming for faster, amicable resolutions. Effective from Jan 1, 2026, it introduces mediation and expert adjudication before court, ensuring housing projects continue smoothly and citizens receive homes on time.
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