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United Arab Emirates · Government & SafetyU.ae
U.ae is the official portal of the United Arab Emirates federal government, providing centralized access to information and services from federal entities.
What it helps with
- Which government body handles my matter?The official federal portal links each service to the agency that runs it, such as ICP or MOHRE.
- Official rules for visitors and residentsOfficial information on visas, SIM cards, health and daily life in the UAE.
- Government information in EnglishThe portal is available in Arabic and English, and most pages need no account.
About U.ae
Run by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority, U.ae acts as the main directory and entry point for federal government services, information, and news, linking out to individual agency systems like ICP for identity and visa matters.
Key Features
- Service Directory: Search and browse federal government services by category or life event.
- Government News: Access official announcements and updates from federal entities.
- Cross-Agency Navigation: Find links to individual agency portals (ICP, MOHRE, and others) from one starting point.
- Bilingual Content: Browse the portal in both Arabic and English.
How to Get Started
- Visit u.ae directly in a browser - no account is required to browse most content.
- Use the search or category menu to find the service or information you need.
- Follow links to the relevant federal agency's own portal to complete specific transactions.
- Create an account only if a specific linked service requires one.
Before you use it
- Limits: U.ae is an information hub; visas and ID applications are completed on agency sites such as ICP.
- Good to know: Visitors buying a local SIM need a copy of their passport and UAE visa, according to the portal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does U.ae work with a foreign bank card in United Arab Emirates?
- Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
- Is U.ae available in English?
- Not officially - the interface is mainly in the local language.
- Do I need a local phone number to use U.ae?
- No, an international phone number generally works for U.ae.
- Do I need local ID or residency for U.ae?
- No, U.ae doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use U.ae?
- Web
- How much does U.ae cost?
- Free to browse; fees belong to the individual agency services
