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Dubai Updates 2-Year Residency Visa Rules for Property Investors
In a significant move to strengthen its real estate market and attract global investors, Dubai has updated its 2-year residency visa rules for...
Dubai Introduces Dedicated Unit to Police E-Scooters and Cyclists
In a major step toward enhancing road safety and regulating micro-mobility, Dubai has introduced a dedicated unit to police e-scooters and cyclists. As...
Worker Housing in UAE: MOHRE Mandates Free Internet, 24-Hour Clinics and Recreational Areas
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has introduced a significant upgrade to worker housing standards across the United Arab Emirates. In...
Primark Mall of the Emirates Opening on May 21: Dubai Gets Its Third Store
There’s a new reason to plan a shopping trip to the Mall of the Emirates this May. Primark is opening its third Dubai...
Marsa Boulevard Dubai Closing This Weekend
Dubai’s much-loved outdoor pop-up, Marsa Boulevard, is officially entering its final week. Set along the scenic Dubai Creek, the lifestyle destination will close...
Dubai Allocates 830 New Homes in Wadi Al Amardi and Al Aweer Projects Worth Dh1.6 Billion
Dubai housing projects are taking a major step forward as Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment begins allocating 830 ready homes to Emirati citizens...
Skydive Dubai Reopens with Buy-One-Get-One Free Tandem Jump Deal
Few experiences in Dubai match the rush of jumping out of a plane above the city’s coastline. Now, that experience is back. Skydive...
UAE Ministry of Defence to roll out AI-driven digital transformation projects
The UAE Ministry of Defence is preparing to launch a new wave of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation projects aimed at upgrading...
UAE Rolls Out Digital Document Attestation Pilot from April 27
The UAE has taken another step towards a fully digital government with the launch of its digital document attestation UAE pilot. Announced by...
Big Update: UAE Dirham Symbol Approved for Global Use
The UAE has taken a significant step towards strengthening its global financial identity. The Unicode Consortium has officially approved a dedicated UAE dirham...
