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Dubai Issued About 66,000 Golden Visas in First Half of 2026

Dubai granted roughly 66,000 Golden Visas during the first six months of 2026 while also processing more than one million new residence permits, reflecting continued demand for long-term residency.
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UAE Allocates $8 Million to Chad for El Niño-Linked Food Crisis

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Dh6 Billion Mixed-Use Development Launches on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island

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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Introduces Visitor Admission Fees

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Dubai International Film Festival to Return in December 2027

Dubai has announced the revival of its International Film Festival for a 15th edition opening on December 8, 2027, restoring a major regional cinema event after a lengthy hiatus.

Abu Dhabi Opens Holiday-Home Market to Tenants Under New Rules

Abu Dhabi has expanded eligibility for licensed holiday-home operations to tenants and authorised individuals as well as property owners, widening the emirate’s short-term accom...

UAE and Sweden Arrest Suspected Leader and Members of International Money-Laundering Network

UAE authorities arrested a Swedish national wanted by Interpol while Swedish police detained six other suspected members of a network accused of moving about Dh26.5 million in c...

UAE Maintains Dh10,000 Corporate Tax Late-Registration Penalty Waiver

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