Government | Friday 9 October, 2015 1:10 pm

New 5-year expatriate ID from Oct. 15

 The Passports Department has announced that it would start issuing new resident permits with a five-year lifespan for expatriates from next week, Oct. 15, the first day of the Islamic new year. Companies and expatriates would have to renew them yearly online, with no need to visit the...

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Government | Tuesday 6 October, 2015 7:43 am

MoI Completes Development of Smart Applications Infrastructure

The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has completed its project to enhance the Smart Applications and E-Services Infrastructure, with the establishment of a cutting-edge fully equipped data center that meets best international advanced standards. This achievement is in response to the directives of Lt....

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Government | Tuesday 6 October, 2015 2:15 am

LAPD Review Security Support skills

The US police delegation, headed by Major General Horace Frank, Deputy Commander of Special Operations and Anti-terrorism bureau at Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), , reviewed the training skills of staff members at the Directorate General of Security Support, and a number of police...

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Government | Monday 5 October, 2015 3:08 pm

MoI Completes Preparations to Secure “Abu Dhabi Tour”

The Ministry of Interior has completed its preparations to participate in organizing and securing the Abu Dhabi Cycling World Tour, which is organized by the Abu Dhabi Sport Council (ADSC) between Thursday, October 8 and Sunday, October 11   Brigadier Mohammed bin Dalmouj Al...

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Government | Sunday 4 October, 2015 7:42 am

LAPD in Abu Dhabi to Review UAE Police Skills

A US Police delegation, headed by Major General Horace Frank, Deputy Commander of Special Operations and Anti-terrorism bureau at Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), arrived to Abu Dhabi International Airport on Friday evening. The delegation was greeted upon arrival by a number of officers from...

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Government | Sunday 4 October, 2015 1:31 am

MoI Receives Visit Visa Applications via its website or its Smartphone app

The Ministry of Interior announced that it is now receiving visa applications for citizens, residents and other stakeholders for a short-term visit visa either via the ministry website www.moi.gov.ae or its smartphone app. UAE-MOI. This service is available 24/7 and reflects the Ministry’s...

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Government | Saturday 3 October, 2015 11:43 am

Dubai Customs Bags Five Trophies from Ideas America in 2015

Dubai Customs has bagged five trophies from the 6th  Ideas America summit, held in Hanover, Maryland from 15 to 17 September, 2015. Notably, Dubai Customs bagged a high profile award in the innovation category, through its Director, His Excellency Ahmed Mahboob, who was awarded the Best...

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Government | Tuesday 29 September, 2015 3:17 am

Projected Haj spending reaches SR17 billion

The volume of spending expected during the current Haj season is approximately SR17 billion, according to Maher Saleh Jamal, chairman of the Board of Directors of the Makkah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Talking to an online newspaper, Maher Saleh Jamal said that spending is expected to...

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Government | Monday 28 September, 2015 3:36 am

MoI Launches 90 Day e-Visit Visa via Smartphone Service

The Ministry of Interior has called upon the public to acquire the 90 day UAE entry permit, also known as a visit visa, through the Ministry’s e-services. The visit visa, which requires sponsorship from a citizen, resident or investor, is available via the e-services that are provided through ...

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Government | Sunday 27 September, 2015 4:29 am

Golf carts a great help for pilgrims in Jamarat

The golf carts that have been provided by the Central Administration for Development Projects within the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs have transported 30,000 Haj pilgrims so far to their destinations including the sick, the elderly and those with special needs inside the Jamarat...

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