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Emirates ID Card will now be called Resident ID Card

By on January 31, 2013 in Living in Dubai

Emirates ID Card is renamed as Resident Identity Card, says a report quoting Emirates Identity Authority (EIDA). According to Arabian Business, EIDA has decided to rename Emirates ID Card to Resident Identity card from February 2013. The smart cards is currently called Emirates ID Card for expat and Emiratis. The proposed change will differentiate or […]

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Emirates ID Card or Passport required to apply for new SIM card

By on August 2, 2012 in Dubai Technology, Living in Dubai

According to a new regulation by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), applications for new mobile phone SIM card must accompany a copy of either Emirates ID Card or Passport. Earlier, subscribers used to get new SIM card by submitting copies of labor card or driving license. The rules were circulated to all mobile phone shops […]

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Emirates ID Card to replace Labor Card soon

By on March 25, 2012 in Living in Dubai

It is now reported that the Emirates ID Card will soon replace the Labor Card – the expected date for this is somewhere in June 2012. Saqr Gobash Saeed Gobash, Minister of Labour, has said that the decision would be implemented as soon as the Emirates National Identity Authority (Eida) was sure that all expatriates […]

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New Work Permit Rules in UAE: Good or Bad?

New Work Permit Rules in UAE: Good or Bad?

By on December 19, 2010 in Business in Dubai, Living in Dubai

According to Cabinet resolution No 25 of 2010 issued by Saqr Gobash, the Minister of Labor, laws related to Work Permit, Labor Card and Residence Visa have been modified, with effect from January 01, 2011. Once operational, the new rules will replace the current formalities of transfer of sponsorship for expatriate workers. – An employee […]

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UAE Residence Visas to be reduced to 2 years from January 2011

By on December 14, 2010 in Business in Dubai, Living in Dubai

In an attempt to further cripple the companies operating in UAE, it is announced that residence visas / labor cards will be reduced to 2 years from January 2011. Currently the visas have to renewed every 3 years. The new regulations would bring all private sector workers in line with drivers and domestic helpers, who […]

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