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Dubai Court Rules Developer Mortgages Void Without Escrow Compliance

In a significant legal ruling for property buyers, Dubai courts have declared developer mortgages legally invalid unless 100 percent of customer payments are deposited into designated escrow accounts.
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UAE Business Study Finds Four-and-a-Half-Day Work Week Boosts Employee Happiness

A new workplace study indicates that employees in the UAE report higher job satisfaction and better work-life balance under the compressed schedule despite demanding daily tasks.

UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs Condemns Escalating Conflict in Ethiopia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an official statement calling for urgent dialogue and restraint to protect civilians and regional stability following recent attacks in Et...

UAE Medical Professionals Advocate for Pre-Marital Genetic Screening

Healthcare leaders in the UAE have intensified public warnings regarding the elevated health risks associated with consanguineous marriages.

Global Airports Report Record Passenger Volumes Amid Capacity Shifts

International airport associations report historic global passenger volumes of 9.8 billion, prompting Middle East operators to recalibrate regional route networks.

UAE Proposes Official Dirham Currency Symbol for Mobile Keyboards

Digital advocacy groups have launched a campaign to integrate the official UAE dirham symbol directly into smartphone and software keyboards.

Two Indian Expats Win One Million Dollars Each in Dubai Duty-Free Draw

Two Indian nationals residing in the UAE have secured life-changing wealth after winning the latest Dubai Duty-Free Millennium Millionaire draw.

Dubai Mallathon Concludes Summer Fitness Initiative for Residents

Thousands of participants completed Dubai’s three-month indoor fitness program, which provided air-conditioned tracks for walkers and runners during the peak summer heat.

UAE President and Dubai Ruler Receive International Condolences Following Death of Sheikh Ahmed

Global leaders and foreign ministers have continued to extend condolences to the ruling family of Dubai following the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Sharjah Ruler Settributes Over Dh17.8 Million to Settle Individual Debts

Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi has directed the settlement of financial debts exceeding Dh17.8 million to provide relief to 82 distressed families and individuals.

Dubai Museum of the Future Closes Temporarily for Gallery Overhaul

The iconic institution has begun a multi-month transformation of its exhibition spaces to prepare for a new interactive visitor experience launching early next year.

UAE Ministry of Finance Enforces Minimum Price on E-Cigarette Liquids

New federal excise tax regulations have established a minimum price of one dirham per milliliter for electronic smoking liquids to ensure regulatory compliance.

Unified Digital Health Records Streamline Patient Care Across UAE Hospitals

The nationwide integration of electronic health records has successfully reduced unnecessary diagnostic tests and wait times across the country's medical facilities.
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