Nov 02, 2008
The national ID card programme is straining to deal with half a million people trying to meet the Dec 31 deadline. Read Article ID card registration strain
Feb 16, 2009
Expatriate professionals now have until the end of next year to obtain their national ID card, according to the head of the programme. Read Article ID card deadline put back to 2011
May 10, 2010
In a reversal, the EIA agrees to allow residents of Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Al Ain to register vehicles and obtain licenses using passports. Read Article ID card requirements change for UAE residents
Sep 15, 2010
Enrolment should be over by 2013 as visas for expatriates expire in three years or when people enter the airport or use vital services. Read Article More time to sign up for Emirates ID cards
Nov 28, 2010
Holders of the Emirates ID card can now apply online for a certificate of criminal record Read Article National ID card can make police check easier
Jan 03, 2011
Visa applicants can hire a free 'mobile office' that will come to their home or office to process immigration documents. Read Article Mobile immigration office will help expatriates to avoid long queues
Jan 20, 2011
Residents have been asked to get their ID cards as soon as possible. Read Article FNC urges residents to obtain their ID cards
Feb 03, 2011
Centres that had a high level of errors on applications or charged illegal fees lost accreditation, the Emirates ID Authority said. Read Article Typing centres barred from processing ID applications
Apr 04, 2011
Errors and an overwhelming number of mailings have led to delivery delays, officials say. Read Article 500,000 ID cards undeliverable
Apr 20, 2011
When applicants visit Private Medicine Centres (PMC) for residency visa medical tests they will also be required to register for ID cards. Read Article Emirates ID cards to be linked with residence visas
