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Dubai Introduces Artificial Intelligence System for Automated Building Permits

Dubai has launched an artificial intelligence platform that can review construction plans and issue building permits automatically, with the system designed to reduce processing times for property developers.
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Turkish Parliament Passes Landmark Bill Granting Conditional Amnesty to Disarmed PKK Members

Lawmakers vote 468 to 88 to approve a legal framework for disarming and reintegrating Kurdish militants, marking a major legislative step toward ending a 40-year conflict.

UAE Heat Reaches 45 Degrees as Perseids Meteor Shower Peaks

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Dubai Police Offer Free Vehicle Safety Checks Through August 23

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Dubai Confirms Paid Public-Sector Holiday for Prophet Muhammad's Birthday

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Dubai Adds Home Gardening Services to Careem App

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Sharjah Charity International Funds 4,300 Eye Surgeries Overseas

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Dubai Uses Artificial Intelligence to Speed Up Residential Water Quality Testing

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Emirates Standardizes Commercial Music Licensing Fees for Hospitality and Retail Businesses

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Dubai to Host New Environment Conference and Exhibition Focused on Green Investment

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World Governments Summit and World Travel and Tourism Council Partner on Global Tourism Policy

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Dubai Rental Demand Shifts Toward Studios and One-Bedroom Homes After Illegal Partition Crackdown

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UAE Issues 173 Extradition Decisions as Authorities Intensify Financial Crime Enforcement

Federal judicial authorities have executed 173 extradition decisions in the first part of 2026 as the UAE expands international cooperation against transnational financial crime...
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