Dubai Economy’s consumer confidence index indicated that 84 per cent of consumers were largely optimistic about personal finance conditions over the next 12 months. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dubai Economy’s consumer confidence index indicated that 84 per cent of consumers were largely optimistic about personal finance conditions over the next 12 months. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dubai Economy’s consumer confidence index indicated that 84 per cent of consumers were largely optimistic about personal finance conditions over the next 12 months. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dubai Economy’s consumer confidence index indicated that 84 per cent of consumers were largely optimistic about personal finance conditions over the next 12 months. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The Nationa

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UAE to issue residence permit for virtual work

New multi-entry tourist visas will be introduced to encourage more travel to the country

Ian Oxborrow
Ian Oxborrow

March 21, 2021

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The UAE has announced the introduction of a residence permit for those virtual work.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, announced that the introduction of the new residency permit means that "any employee anywhere in the world can reside in the UAE to practice work remotely even if the company is not present in the country".

The UAE decision comes at a time where work from home has increased due to the Covid-19 pandemic, as more and more workers have the flexibility to work from home.

Sheikh Mohammed said in a tweet that the message of the UAE is clear: "development is continuous, change will not stop.. our teams continue day and night to consolidate our international economic and political position and establish a quality of life that is the best in the world for our people and all those residing here".

The cabinet approved a raft of economic measures, in addition to approving the UAE joining the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the New Development Bank of Brics

Sheikh Mohammed explained that "with remote work technologies today, we provide an opportunity for everyone to live in the most beautiful and safe cities in the world".

Furthermore, the UAE government has announced that will adopt multi-entry tourist visas for all nationalities, easing travel to the country.

Sheikh Mohammed said "The UAE is a global economic capital .. and all our decisions will be based on this vision"

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Label: Parlophone/Atlantic

Number of tracks: 10

Rating: 3/5

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New UK refugee system

 

  • A new “core protection” for refugees moving from permanent to a more basic, temporary protection
  • Shortened leave to remain - refugees will receive 30 months instead of five years
  • A longer path to settlement with no indefinite settled status until a refugee has spent 20 years in Britain
  • To encourage refugees to integrate the government will encourage them to out of the core protection route wherever possible.
  • Under core protection there will be no automatic right to family reunion
  • Refugees will have a reduced right to public funds
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The Bio

Hometown: Bogota, Colombia
Favourite place to relax in UAE: the desert around Al Mleiha in Sharjah or the eastern mangroves in Abu Dhabi
The one book everyone should read: 100 Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. It will make your mind fly
Favourite documentary: Chasing Coral by Jeff Orlowski. It's a good reality check about one of the most valued ecosystems for humanity

Company Profile 

Founder: Omar Onsi

Launched: 2018

Employees: 35

Financing stage: Seed round ($12 million)

Investors: B&Y, Phoenician Funds, M1 Group, Shorooq Partners

The specs: 2018 Jaguar E-Pace First Edition

Price, base / as tested: Dh186,480 / Dh252,735

Engine: 2.0-litre four-cylinder

Power: 246hp @ 5,500rpm

Torque: 365Nm @ 1,200rpm

Transmission: Nine-speed automatic

Fuel consumption, combined: 7.7L / 100km

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All you need to know about Formula E in Saudi Arabia

What The Saudia Ad Diriyah E-Prix

When Saturday

Where Diriyah in Saudi Arabia

What time Qualifying takes place from 11.50am UAE time through until the Super Pole session, which is due to end at 12.55pm. The race, which will last for 45 minutes, starts at 4.05pm.

Who is competing There are 22 drivers, from 11 teams, on the grid, with each vehicle run solely on electronic power.

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