Dubai, one of the premier cities of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has a new process in place for issuing visas to its citizens. GDRFA (General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs) Director General Major General Mohammad Ahmad Al Marri, announcing this, said the residents of this emirate need not visit either the GDRFA headquarters… Read More »

Developed in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Digital India initiative, Indian labourers in Dubai and Northern Emirates can now avail of help on their finger tips with the SOS button, Khaleej Times reported on Friday. Named ‘CGI Dubai’, the app’s launch was announced on Thursday, on the eve of the birth anniversary of Mahatma… Read More »

Anyone planning to go to Dubai must make sure that they are covered under the medical insurance. A confirmation was placed on this piece of information by the Dubai Health Authority or the DHA as it is popularly known. The above mentioned rule is applicable even to those willing to renew their existing visa for… Read More »

Applying for visa now requires medical insurance coverage The mandatory insurance scheme linking application for a visa in Dubai to medical insurance is now in place, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has confirmed. Residents applying for a new visa or visa renewal must be able to demonstrate that they are covered by medical insurance, unless… Read More »

Dubai as a destination is exceedingly popular and for Indians has always been a favourite. The city now represents a growing and accessible list of destinations to visit being a leading metropolis which also serves as a great connecting point between Europe and Asia. Keeping the tourist inflow in mind, VFS Global’s Dubai Visa Processing… Read More »

Unique services and marketing help numbers of tourists increase The efforts of the General Department of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA-Dubai) to promote the city’s tourism sector and attract more visitors by offering unique services are proving to be successful with the growing numbers, according to a senior GDRFA official. “The aim is to attract… Read More »