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Dubai Tightens Building Safety Rules to Address Overcrowding in Shared Residential Housing

Dubai has introduced stricter regulations on shared accommodation, including occupancy limits and tracking systems, aimed at improving safety and reducing overcrowding in residential buildings.
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Dubai Expands Rural and Desert Cultural Tourism Through New Falcon Market Development Strategy

The Falcon Market project forms part of a wider Dubai strategy to develop rural and desert areas, broadening the emirate’s tourism offering beyond its urban centres.

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Dubai Continues Tourism and Business Recovery After Earlier 2026 Regional Disruptions

Dubai is sustaining its recovery in tourism and business activity following earlier regional tensions, supported by incentives and liquidity measures aimed at reinforcing its ro...

Emirates Issues Peak Season Travel Advisory as Passenger Volumes Rise at Dubai Airport

Emirates has advised passengers to arrive early at Dubai International Airport during the summer travel peak as higher passenger volumes are expected to cause congestion and del...

International Airlines Expand and Resume Flight Routes to Dubai Ahead of Summer Peak

A number of international airlines are restoring and increasing flight frequencies to Dubai, supporting the emirate’s recovery in tourism and aviation connectivity heading into ...

Al Habtoor Group Launches Grade A 1970 Office Tower in Business Bay

Al Habtoor Group has launched the 1970 Office Tower in Al Habtoor City, designed as a low-density premium commercial development targeting corporate headquarters in Business Bay.

Dubai Duty Free Reports Strong Raffle Demand Amid Sustained Summer Passenger Flow

Dubai Duty Free continues to see strong participation in its raffle programs, reflecting steady passenger traffic and ongoing retail engagement through June.

Aldar Unveils Eco-Conscious Al Ghadeer Gardens Community Between Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Aldar Properties has launched Al Ghadeer Gardens, an eco-focused residential community designed around wellness and nature along the strategic corridor linking Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Samana Developers Launches 28-Storey Business Hub in Jebel Ali Economic Corridor

Samana Developers has unveiled a new 28-storey Business Hub in Jebel Ali, offering office space, co-working facilities, and wellness amenities aimed at startups and SMEs in a gr...

Dubai Expands Smart Parking Systems to Major Shopping Centres Including Dubai Hills Mall

Parkin has extended its AI-driven parking systems to retail destinations including Dubai Hills Mall and Marina Mall, improving traffic flow and accessibility, including for Peop...

UAE Banks Barred From Using WhatsApp for Customer Service Under New Data Security Rules

Financial institutions in the UAE are now prohibited from using messaging apps such as WhatsApp for customer support, as regulators push banks toward secure, approved communicat...
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