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Dubai Updates 2-Year Residency Visa Rules for Property Investors
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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...

Police E-Scooters
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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...

MOHRE Boosts Worker Living Conditions in UAE
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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
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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
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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 housing projects
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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 reopening offer
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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 defence AI projects
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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...

digital document attestation UAE
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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...

UAE dirham symbol Unicode 18.0 digital currency update
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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...