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UAE and Eswatini Sign Visa Waiver Agreement for Official Passport Holders

The United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Eswatini have agreed to exempt diplomatic and service passport holders from visa requirements, a move that follows broader efforts to deepen economic and strategic ties between the two countries.
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Dubai Police Deploy AI-Powered Predictive Security System

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