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Emaar launches $55 billion Dubai megaproject to house 150,000 residents
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Emaar launches $55 billion Dubai megaproject to house 150,000 residents

Emaar Properties unveiled a $55 billion Dubai megaproject spanning 4.5 million square metres, with views of Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab and Palm Jumeirah

Dubai launches authority to help people live longer and healthier
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Dubai launches authority to help people live longer and healthier

Dubai has launched the Dubai Longevity Authority under Sheikh Hamdan to regulate longevity therapies, attract investment and lead global healthcare innovation

UAE condemns Iran's missile and drone attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan
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UAE condemns Iran's missile and drone attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan

UAE condemned Iran's "terrorist and unprovoked" ballistic missile and drone attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, expressing full solidarity with the three states

UAE foreign minister and US envoy meet in Abu Dhabi to discuss regional security
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UAE foreign minister and US envoy meet in Abu Dhabi to discuss regional security

UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed met US Ambassador Mike Waltz in Abu Dhabi to discuss regional security, Iranian attacks and bilateral cooperation

Britain’s Harrow School advances Dubai expansion as construction nears completion
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Britain’s Harrow School advances Dubai expansion as construction nears completion

Harrow International School Dubai, operated by Taaleem, is 85% complete and set to open in September 2026 on Hessa Street with fees starting at AED 80,000 a year

Dubai single-entry tourist visas available within 48 working hours
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Dubai single-entry tourist visas available within 48 working hours

Dubai's GDRFA says single-entry tourist visas for 30 or 60 days are issued within 48 working hours once all required documents are submitted

UAE expands satellite network with three new Earth observation spacecraft
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UAE expands satellite network with three new Earth observation spacecraft

Space42's Foresight-3, -4 and -5 are now fully operational, expanding the UAE's synthetic aperture radar constellation to five satellites

Dubai's first-time home buyer program helps over 3,200 residents become homeowners
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Dubai's first-time home buyer program helps over 3,200 residents become homeowners

Dubai's First-Time Home Buyer Programme has helped over 3,200 residents own their first homes since July 2025, with transactions surpassing AED 5 billion

UAE launches Naseej textile recycling initiative to divert 80% of waste from landfills by 2031
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UAE launches Naseej textile recycling initiative to divert 80% of waste from landfills by 2031

UAE's Naseej initiative targets 220,000 tons of annual textile waste, aiming to divert 80% of waste from landfills by 2031 and close 11 landfill sites within three years

UAE nuclear plant attack 'serious compromise of nuclear safety': IAEA
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UAE nuclear plant attack 'serious compromise of nuclear safety': IAEA

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi called last month's drone strike on the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant unacceptable, warning attacks on nuclear facilities are a 'taboo'

UAE launches online national pledge campaign for citizens and residents to affirm loyalty
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UAE launches online national pledge campaign for citizens and residents to affirm loyalty

UAE's Pledge and Commitment campaign lets citizens and residents sign a digital national pledge at pledge.ae and download a certificate

Two Emirati women reach captain rank in historic Emirates promotion
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Two Emirati women reach captain rank in historic Emirates promotion

Hanan Mohammed Jawad and Bakhita Al Mheiri have become Emirates' first Emirati female captains, commanding Boeing 777 aircraft after rising through the National Cadet Pilot Program

UAE launches online platform for Pledge and Commitment initiative
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UAE launches online platform for Pledge and Commitment initiative

UAE citizens and residents can sign the national Pledge and Commitment initiative online and receive a personalized digital certificate of appreciation

Abu Dhabi launches ticketless parking system in public multi-story facilities
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Abu Dhabi launches ticketless parking system in public multi-story facilities

Abu Dhabi's new AI-powered Free Flow Paid Parking system auto-deducts fees via Darb wallet, no tickets or machines needed

Dubai develops smart medical visa to boost health tourism sector
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Dubai develops smart medical visa to boost health tourism sector

Dubai's GDRFA and DHA have signed an MoU to streamline medical visa processing for international patients, with a smart medical visa and digital services on the way

UAE calls for unified Gulf stance after attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain
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UAE calls for unified Gulf stance after attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain

UAE's Gargash warns no Gulf state should face Iranian aggression alone after drone strikes hit Kuwait's airport and Bahrain reports overnight attacks

UAE universities rise in 2026 global rankings on research gains
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UAE universities rise in 2026 global rankings on research gains

Four UAE universities climbed the CWUR 2026 Global 2000 rankings, led by Khalifa University, as stronger research output drives the country's academic rise.

Pakistan expands Naya Pakistan Certificates with Riyal and Dirham options
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Pakistan expands Naya Pakistan Certificates with Riyal and Dirham options

Overseas Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia and the UAE can now invest in sovereign-backed certificates in local currencies, with returns of up to 7.5%

Abu Dhabi imposes temporary rent freeze on residential, commercial properties
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Abu Dhabi imposes temporary rent freeze on residential, commercial properties

Under the directive, all tenancy contract renewals will be processed with a 0% rent increase for the duration of the policy.

Gold prices drop in Dubai amid US-Iran deal uncertainty
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Gold prices drop in Dubai amid US-Iran deal uncertainty

Dubai gold prices dipped on Monday, with 24K falling to Dh544.0 per gram