Summary Compassionate leave in the UAE is paid time off granted when an immediate family member dies, five days for the loss of a spouse and three days for a parent, child, sibling, grandparent or grandchild, under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021. This guide covers eligibility, required documents, how…
Summary International City is one of Dubai’s largest and most affordable residential communities, built around country-themed clusters and located next to Dragon Mart. This guide covers exactly where it is, typical rents by unit type, the pros and cons of living there, transport links, and the trading and business opportunities…
Summary A Company Registration Number (CRN) is the unique identifier issued to every legally registered UAE business, generated once your trade license is issued and used across banking, contracts, visas, and tax filings. It’s often the same number as your trade license number, though it’s a genuinely different identifier from…
Summary The DHA License is the mandatory professional certification issued by the Dubai Health Authority for doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals to legally practice in Dubai. The process runs through the Sheryan portal, requiring Primary Source Verification, a Prometric exam, and facility-sponsored license activation. Total costs typically range…
Summary Green Visa holders in Dubai can sponsor their spouse, children, and parents, but through the UAE’s standard dependent visa framework rather than a separately named “partner visa” product. Sponsoring a spouse requires the sponsor to earn at least AED 4,000 per month, or AED 3,000 plus housing, with higher…
Summary Opening an Emirates NBD account takes a valid Emirates ID or passport, proof of address, and, for business accounts, a trade license and company documents. Personal accounts typically need AED 3,000 to 5,000 in minimum balance; business accounts range from no minimum on the entry-level Connect package to AED…
