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Dubai Certifies First Vertiport Network for Future Flying Taxi Services

The Roads and Transport Authority has completed safety approvals for vertiports near Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina, supporting plans for commercial autonomous air mobility services by late 2026.
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Dubai Expands Investment in Al Quoz Creative and Cultural District

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Dubai Records More Than Nine Million International Visitors in First Half

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