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UAE Federal Authority Upgrades Digital Visa Renewal Services for Residents

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security has introduced enhanced biometric verification and automated processing to reduce paperwork and shorten visa-renewal procedures for expatriate residents.
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Dubai Municipality Expands Smart Sensors to Improve Waste Collection

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Dubai Police Shut More Than 100 Fraudulent Social Media Accounts in Cybercrime Crackdown

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