Apr 16, 2012
Every resident should have an Emirates ID that can be used at all government departments by the end of 2013. Read Article ID card to be used at all government departments
Jan 19, 2012
Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah residents whose visa expires in 2012 won't have to pay fines provided they sign up for the card when renewing their visa. Read Article Fines to be waived for many residents still without ID cards
Nov 29, 2011
A reader expresses surprise that so many people would fill out the forms for an Emirates ID card, but not pick it up. Other letter topics: Iran's anger, the EU's bonds, American xenophobia, and that Science Festival queue. Read Article Now pick up the card
Nov 28, 2011
UAE residents who do not have ID cards face up to Dh1,000 in fines. Cards that are not picked up within 30 days from the Emirates Post office may be destroyed. Read Article Deadline to collect 250,000 ID cards
Oct 04, 2011
Fines for not having an Emirates ID card have been put off again, officials say. Read Article Emiratis face ID card fines from next month
Aug 22, 2011
Expatriates will be fined if they do not get their Emirates ID cards, a new regulation says. Read Article Dh20 a day fine for not having an Emirates ID card
Jul 27, 2011
Workers in the Tecom area will be able to get their IDs at an office there, officials said. Read Article Visa renewal linked to Emirates ID card
Jun 06, 2011
Although no penalties have been set for not meeting the deadline, all national children under the age of 15 must have an Emirates ID card by the end of this month. Read Article Emirates ID card alert for children
Mar 02, 2011
The change is in line with the Ministry of Labour's new laws that shorten the validity of work visas. Read Article Emirates ID cards need renewing every 2 years
