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Dubai Expands Urban Greening and Shade Corridors to Improve Walkability

Municipal authorities are adding native tree cover, landscaping and passive-cooling materials across key commercial districts to reduce heat exposure and make public spaces more comfortable for pedestrians.
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Dubai and Abu Dhabi Police Expand Automated Traffic Enforcement Around Schools

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UAE Firms Advance Solar-Powered Desalination Technology

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UAE Immigration Authority Upgrades Online Residency and Emirates ID Services

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Abu Dhabi Healthcare Leaders Summit Draws More Than 3,000 Delegates

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Museum of the Future Closes Temporarily for Major Exhibition Overhaul

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