Empire Aviation Group unit wins India permitDubai-based Empire Aviation Group (EAG) said its affiliate, Empire Aircraft Management Services Private Limited (EAMSPL), has been awarded a non-scheduled operator’s permit (NSOP) by the Civil Aviation Department in India. W More… |
Sharjah Tourism opens desert, natural habitats to tour vehiclesAs part of efforts to boost destination experiences in the emirate, the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has begun issuing permits for vehicles of tour operators wishing to enter desert and natural habitat areas. More… |
Kuwait mulls hiking expat residency permit, visa feesKuwait's government is studying a proposal to increase charges for expatriates, particularly in terms of residency permits, family visit visas and traffic violations, said a report, citing a source. The Nat More… |
Building permits increase 7pc in BahrainA seven per cent increase in construction permits was recorded in the first quarter of 2015 compared to the same period last year. This reflects investor confidence in Bahrain and the government’s development efforts, the Gulf D More… |
Dubai Maritime City signs agreement with TrakheesDubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA), the government authority charged with regulating, coordinating and supervising all aspects of Dubai’s maritime sector, has signed a strategic service-level agreement (SLA) with Trakhees, a regulatory a More… |
Dubai Maritime City signs agreement with TrakheesDubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA), the government authority charged with regulating, coordinating and supervising all aspects of Dubai’s maritime sector, has signed a strategic service-level agreement (SLA) with Trakhees, a regulatory a More… |
Oman boosts border security with SITA technologyOman has deployed border management systems from air transport and government IT specialist, SITA, to facilitate visitor movement and streamline the Sultanate’s visa and residence permit processes. The agreement establishes More… |
Passport sticker to ease immigration processA simple sticker already being used by authorities is expected to revolutionise Bahrain's immigration process. It is hoped that the new sticker will speed up the application process and enable immigration staff to complete documents fa More… |