Archive for the 'Dubai' Category

Renew your driving licence online

http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Traffic_and_Transport/10307998.html
Renew your driving licence online
By Ashfaq Ahmed, Chief ReporterPublished: April 26, 2009, 23:10
Dubai: Motorists in Dubai can now renew their driving licences online, Gulf News has learnt.
“We have launched the online driving licence renewal service this week,” Engineer Ali Al Jasem, Director of the Licensing Department at the Licensing Agency [...]

Website offers job search by mobile phone

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/544705-website-offers-job-search-by-mobile-phone
CareerJunction Middle East has announced it has launched an innovative mobile application that allows job seekers to search and apply for jobs using their mobile phones.
http://www.careerjunctionme.com

Gulf News publishes an Interactive Map: Dubai Rental Index

A map of average residential rental prices in Dubai according to the Dubai RERA’s first Rental Index.

Interesting Events – Al Ain Acrobatic Show & Dubai Food Festival

Dubai offers free public parking until December 11

Dubai offers free public parking until December 11

Staff ReportLast updated: December 01, 2008, 00:46

Dubai/Sharjah: Celebrations have begun in the country ahead of UAE’s 37th National Day on Tuesday.
Public parking in Dubai will be free of charge from tomorrow to December 11 in view of the National Day and Eid Al Adha [...]

How to prevent ATM fraud – good practices to follow

Received a SMS from my bank this evening, asking me to change my PIN number from the nearest bank ATM….thought it would be useful to post these precautions to take while using a ATM:
From the Gulf News article today:
- Watch out for hidden devices (in the ATM card insertion slot), but do not try to [...]

If you fail a driving test, you can appeal…

Log your complaint
Learner drivers who fail driving tests, can appeal against the decision by filing a complaint on the RTA’s website www.rta.ae, call customer service number 8009090 or go to any Licensing Agency office to file an appeal.
The complaint will be referred to the committee, which investigate and take action.
Full Gulf News story

Home Security Service in Dubai when you’re on vacation

Major General Khamis Mattar Al Mazeina, Dubai Police’s Deputy Commandant General, inspected Bur Dubai Police Station as part of the annual inspection.
He called on the public to register for the home security service while they spend their holidays outside the country. He pointed out that the home security service is one of the free services [...]

Online Map of Dubai Embassies

Gulf News has a google powered map of all the consulates in Dubai:
http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/General/10179109.html

Time and Steps required for Dubai Work Visa Processing

Posted in the dubai_expats yahoo group by Bilal in response to a query:
After application for new work visa:
1) 2 weeks – required for labour approval from application date
2) After paying the bank guarantee, labour fee and other fees you can get the Visa from DNRD within 2 days after labour approval.
3) After getting work visa [...]