Last updated: June 2026
This Editorial and Corrections Policy explains how UAE Explained researches, verifies, dates, reviews, and corrects everything we publish. Much of what we cover — visas, fines, labour rules, banking, government fees — directly affects people’s money, legal status, and plans. Information like that has to be right, and it has to be current. This page sets out exactly how we try to make sure it is, and how you can hold us to it.
How We Research Every Article
We work official-source-first. Before we publish a fee, a rule, a deadline, or a process, we trace it back to the authority that actually sets it. In practice that means we rely on the UAE federal and emirate-level bodies directly, including:
- The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) for Emirates ID, visas, and entry rules.
- The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) for Dubai residency and visa matters.
- The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) for labour contracts, work permits, ILOE insurance, and employment rules.
- The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and the relevant emirate transport authorities for fines, Salik, and public transport.
- DEWA, SEWA, FEWA and other utility providers for bills and tariffs; RERA for rent and tenancy rules; and the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and the Central Bank of the UAE for tax and financial matters.
Where an article states a figure or a rule that comes from one of these bodies, we link to the official .gov.ae source so you can confirm it for yourself before you act on it. We do not treat other blogs or forums as primary sources. They can point us toward a question worth answering, but the answer always has to be verified against the authority responsible for it.
Our Two-Source Rule for Data That Changes
Some information changes often and without much warning — bus departure times, fuel prices, government fees, and fine amounts are the clearest examples. For this kind of fast-moving data we apply a two-source rule: we confirm it against at least two independent official or first-hand sources before we publish it. For transport timetables, for instance, that can mean cross-checking the official operator schedule against the live journey-planning app and a recent on-the-ground report.
We never invent or estimate a specific time, fee, or figure to fill a gap. If we cannot confirm a particular data point to our own standard, we say so on the page rather than guessing. We would rather tell you something is unconfirmed than present a guess as a fact.
The “Last Verified” Date on Every Page
Most of our articles carry a visible “Last verified” date. This is not the date the page was first written — it is the date a person last checked the facts on that page against the current official position. We only update that date when we have genuinely re-checked the content. A date stamp that does not reflect a real review would be worse than no date at all, so we treat it as a promise rather than a formality.
How Often We Re-Check Our Content
We re-verify content on a schedule that matches how quickly it tends to change:
- Monthly — pages covering fees, fines, status checks, timetables, and other figures that move regularly.
- Quarterly — process and explainer pages where the underlying rules are more stable.
- Immediately — any page affected by a new official announcement, the moment we become aware of it. A rule change is a reason to update the same day, not at the next scheduled review.
We monitor announcements from the authorities listed above so that when a fee, fine, or rule changes, the affected pages are corrected promptly.
How We Handle Corrections
We get things wrong sometimes, and we would always rather know. Reader corrections are one of the most valuable accuracy tools we have, and we treat them seriously. If you spot something on the site that is factually wrong, out of date, or misleading, please tell us through our Contact page and select the option for reporting an error.
To help us act quickly, please include the URL of the page in question, a clear description of what is wrong, and — if you have one — a link to the official source that shows the correct information. We aim to acknowledge correction reports within two to three working days. When a correction is confirmed, we update the page, refresh its “Last verified” date, and where the change is significant we note what was corrected.
Independence, Advertising and Funding
UAE Explained is an independent website and is not affiliated with the UAE government or any official authority. We fund the site through advertising and, on some pages, affiliate links — meaning we may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. These commercial arrangements never determine our editorial conclusions. We do not accept payment to present a fee, rule, or recommendation as anything other than what the facts support. Where a page contains affiliate links, we disclose it. Our Privacy Policy covers advertising and data handling in full.
Human Oversight
Every article is reviewed by a person before it goes live. We use research and drafting tools to work efficiently, but no page is published without a human checking the facts, the sources, and the figures. Accuracy is a human responsibility on this site, and we do not outsource it to automation.
What This Policy Does Not Cover
This policy is about how we keep our content accurate. It is not professional advice and it does not change the limitations set out in our Disclaimer. We explain how things generally work; we cannot advise on your specific visa, legal, financial, or medical situation. For that, please consult a qualified professional licensed to help with your particular circumstances, and always confirm current requirements with the relevant official authority before you act.
Get in Touch
Questions about how we work, or a correction to report? Reach us any time through our Contact page. We read every message and do our genuine best to respond to each one.