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Arranging Visit visa for a friend coming to Dxb:-)

by 37SingleMaleInDubai1

Visit visa for friend coming to Dubai Criteria:Visit visas for friends can be obtained by residents (called sponsors), whose monthly salary is not less than AED 10,000.Documents Required:• Application form• A copy of the sponsor’s passport• A copy of the sponsored person's passport• Attested work contract if the sponsor is working in a private company or a salary certificate if working in governmentFees• AED 100 Application fee (e-form)• AED 100 urgent application fee (e-form)• AED 10 Empost sticker for non-urgent visa• AED 2000 refundable deposit (must retain receipt to obtain refund) Procedure1. Go to any authorized typing office & get 2 application forms typed in English & Arabic. Application forms also available for download from www.dnrd.gov.ae. Pay required fees to typing office - Dhs. 110 + typing fee. If urgent visa required, use different form & pay additional Dhs. 100.2. Go to...

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Dubai visit visa for family member :-)

by 37SingleMaleInDubai1

Dubai visit visa for family member Criteria: Visit visas for immediate family members can be obtained by residents (called sponsors), whose monthly salary is not less than AED 4000 or AED 3000 + accommodation.Documents Required:• Application form• A copy of the sponsor’s passport• A copy of the sponsored person's passport• Marriage contract attested from Ministry of Foreign Affairs (for sponsoring a wife or husband)• Birth certificates attested from Ministry of Foreign Affairs (for sponsoring children)• Relationship proof attested from the Embassy (for sponsoring relatives)• Copy of the e-Gate card• Attested work contract if the sponsor is working in a private company or a salary certificate if working in governmentFees• AED 110 Application fee + typing fees• AED 100 urgent application fee (optional)• AED 10 Empost label (if you do not need urgent service) Procedure:1. Go to any...

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Dubai’s Most Important Numbers :-)

by 37SingleMaleInDubai1

Dubai’s Most Important Numbers To ensure your consumer rights, safety and protection in Dubai, here are the most important numbers or websites to ease your life in Dubai.Vital Emergency Numbers in DubaiPolice 999Fire Department 997Ambulance 999Electricity 991Water 991181 (Directory Enquiry & Yellow Pages)Common number to contact Etislalat in English & Arabic800-4-888 (Al Ameen service from Dubai Police)To report criminal activity or if someone is harassing you7000 40000 ( Reporting lost or stolen items to Dubai Police)04-2215555 (Dubai Rent Committee)For rent complaints against landlords including excessive rental charges7000 40000 ( Dubai Economic Department)For consumer complaints04-2232323 (Dubai Municipality Public Health Department)For consumer-safety complaints04-3139900 (Unified Labour Complaint Cell)*For labour and work related complaints*Unified Labour Complaint Cell belongs to...

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first-ever non-stop flight from ME to Brazil :-)

by 37SingleMaleInDubai1

Emirates to launch first-ever non-stop flight from the Middle East to South AmericaEmirates, the fast-expanding international airline, announced it would make its South American debut on 1st October 2007 with six-a-week, non-stop services to Sao Paulo, Brazil. The 14-hour and 40-minute flight will be the first-ever non-stop service between South America and the Middle East, providing travellers from Emirates' network of 14 cities in the Middle East, as well as from the Far East and Indian Subcontinent, with a new direct connection to South America via Dubai. On the route, Emirates will fly its brand new Boeing 777-200LR - the first of its ten on order, expected to be delivered in summer 2007. Emirates' technologically-advanced 777-200LR will offer eight luxurious private suites in First class, 42 of its latest lie-flat seats in Business class, and generous space for 216 passengers in...

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transferring credit among Mobile users (wasel :-)

by 37SingleMaleInDubai1

etisalat has announced the launch of a new service that allows Wasel customers to easily transfer their credit from their mobile accounts to any of their family and friends who are also Wasel customers.Etisalat is offering this service at no extra cost. Users wishing to transfer their credits are a touch of a button away. They can follow simple steps by dialing *100*050xxxxxxx*amount# to transfer the amount to their friend's accounts. A confirmation SMS will be sent to the donor account with the credit transfer information. The receiving customer will get also a short message about receiving credit. Users can now transfer credits to whom they want.

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'A guide 2 UAE law on imp. or exp. domestic animal

by 37SingleMaleInDubai1

Permits are valid for a monthTo either bring in or take out a pet from the UAE, you will have to process the papers at the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. Do not forget to take your passport copy and your residence permit copy also. The Ministry is open between 7.30am and 2.30pm from Sunday to Thursday. The import permit will cost Dh200 and is valid for one month. It is payable by e-card.This permit should be submitted at the Cargo Village at Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah international airports prior to the animal's arrival.When collecting the animal, take along the original vaccination document and the official certificate issued by the government of the country of origin. There is a Dh90 customs charge.A re-import certificate should be collected if the animal is coming back to the UAE. Before the pet is brought back, a health certificate, which is valid for 10 days, should be...

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A guide 2 UAE law on imp. or exp. domestic animal

by 37SingleMaleInDubai1

A guide to UAE law on importing or exporting domestic animals:-)There is nothing better than relaxing after a hard day's work with a purring cat or a contented dog for company.However, there are several hurdles owners have to overcome if they want to bring a pet into or take a pet out of the UAE. Pets brought into the UAE must be imported as cargo and not as baggage accompanying a passenger.To bring a pet in, you must obtain an import permit. Requirements for this include a document from your veterinary surgeon (signed and stamped) showing the animal was vaccinated against rabies between one year and 30 days previously.You must have a good health certificate from the government of the country where the animal is coming from. In addition, the animal must be microchipped.Vaccination People with pets already in the UAE must ensure they get them vaccinated against rabies once a year. In...

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Telephone number of Embassies in Abu Dhabi!!

by 37SingleMaleInDubai1

When travelling to another country its much better to have the contact detail of the embassy/consulate of your native country with you, even have it handy in case you need to contact them for any reason!! Hopefully you wouldn't need it and will leave U.A.E with good memories :-) Here is a contact detail of some of them, the information was accurate at the time of posting!!All numbers in this list are Abu Dhabi area code prefix (02)If dialling from abroad prefix the number with country code +971-2-+Embassy telephone number:Saudi Arabia, Embassy of the KingdomP.O.Box : 4057Telephone : 02-4445700Fax : 02-4448491Email : aeemb@mofa.gov.sa www.mofa.gov.sa Somalia, Embassy of the RepublicP.O.Box : 4155Telephone : 02-6669700Fax : 02-6651580Email : somem@emirates.net.ae South Africa, EmbassyP.O.Box : 29446Telephone : 02-4473446Fax : 02-4473262Email : saemb@emirates.net.ae Spain, Embassy...

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Telephone number of Embassies in Abu Dhabi!!

by 37SingleMaleInDubai1

When travelling to another country its much better to have the contact detail of the embassy/consulate of your native country with you, even have it handy in case you need to contact them for any reason!! Hopefully you wouldn't need it and will leave U.A.E with good memories :-) Here is a contact detail of some of them, the information was accurate at the time of posting!!All numbers in this list are Abu Dhabi area code prefix (02)If dialling from abroad prefix the number with country code +971-2-+Embassy telephone number:Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Embassy of Great Socialist People'sP.O.Box : 5739Telephone : 02-4450030Fax : 02-4450033Email : libyandh@emirates.net.ae Malaysia, EmbassyP.O.Box : 3887Telephone : 02-4482775Fax : 02-4482779Email : mwadhabi@emirates.net.ae Mauritania, Embassy of the Islamic RepublicP.O.Box : 2714Telephone : 02-4462724Fax : 02-4465772Email : Morocco, Embassy of...

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Telephone number of Embassies in Abu Dhabi!!

by 37SingleMaleInDubai1

When travelling to another country its much better to have the contact detail of the embassy/consulate of your native country with you, even have it handy in case you need to contact them for any reason!! Hopefully you wouldn't need it and will leave U.A.E with good memories :-) Here is a contact detail of some of them, the information was accurate at the time of posting!!All numbers in this list are Abu Dhabi area code prefix (02)If dialling from abroad prefix the number with country code +971-2-+Embassy telephone number:Eritrea, EmbassyP.O.Box : 2597Telephone : 02-6331838Fax : 02-6346451Email : eriemb75@emirates.net.ae Finland, EmbassyP.O.Box : 3634Telephone : 02-6328927Fax : 02-6325063Email : finemb@emirates.net.ae France, EmbassyP.O.Box : 4014Telephone : 02-4435100Fax : 02-4434158Email : ambafrance@emirates.net.ae Germany, Embassy of the Federal RepublicP.O.Box : 2591Telephone :...

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