As per the Roads and Transport Authority, commuters should have a balance of Dh15 on their Nol card to cover a round trip on the Metro transit network
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An updated list of regulations to be followed in the UAE when taking photos for identification purposes has been released.
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has published a list of specifications the photo must meet in order to be accepted by smart readers, in line with the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
Image: The image itself must be a high quality one. It must be coloured and cannot be older than six months. The dimensions of the photo must be 35mm X 40mm.
Background: The background of the image must be white
Features: Neutral, natural expressions must be maintained; they must not be exaggerated
Head position: The head must be straight, not tilted, and must be parallel to the photographic lens
Eyes: Open towards the camera and without coloured lenses
Glasses: Acceptable as long as the do not obscure the eyes and do not reflect light
Dress code: The official dress of the UAE (for citizens)
Head covering: Allowed according to national dress or religious belief
Resolution (pixels): At least 600 dpi without ink traces or shrinkage
The authority added that images that are edited using digital software will not be accepted.
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