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Dubai's Global Village offers 3,100 free tickets for November 7
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Dubai's Global Village offers 3,100 free tickets for November 7

Global Village free entry is on offer for November 7. Visitors who attend on November 6 can claim one of 3,100 free tickets

Graduates of top 100 foreign universities may qualify for UAE Golden Visa
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Graduates of top 100 foreign universities may qualify for UAE Golden Visa

Graduated abroad? The UAE Golden Visa offers 10-year residency to top 100 university graduates who meet GPA, ranking and graduation rules. See who qualifies.

Abu Dhabi shifts 99% of taxi fleet to hybrid and electric vehicles
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Abu Dhabi shifts 99% of taxi fleet to hybrid and electric vehicles

Abu Dhabi taxis are now about 99 per cent hybrid or electric, covering more than 6,147 vehicles and backing the emirate’s 2050 climate neutrality goal.

Sheikh Mohammed announces UAE service ratings, with Fujairah center earning first 7 stars
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Sheikh Mohammed announces UAE service ratings, with Fujairah center earning first 7 stars

The Ministry of Interior’s Traffic and Licensing Services Centre in Fujairah is the first channel to reach 7 stars since the system launched in 2011.

DAS Dialogue urges broader UAE-Japan partnership across investment, AI and water
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DAS Dialogue urges broader UAE-Japan partnership across investment, AI and water

Officials at the DAS Dialogue urged a UAE-Japan partnership that expands beyond energy into investment, AI, advanced manufacturing, water security and diplomacy.

UAE travelers face higher holiday airfares as fuel costs surge
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UAE travelers face higher holiday airfares as fuel costs surge

UAE holiday airfares are under pressure as jet fuel costs soar. Ryanair warns European fares could rise up to 20% in 2027. See how to manage costs.

Dubai gold prices rise as investors assess Fed rate outlook
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Dubai gold prices rise as investors assess Fed rate outlook

Dubai gold rate edged up Wednesday, with 24K at Dh476.25 per gram, as investors weigh a possible Fed rate hike in December. See all carat prices.

Russian delegation to attend trilateral Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10-11
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Russian delegation to attend trilateral Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10-11

A Russian delegation led by Vladimir Medinsky will join trilateral Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10-11, the Kremlin confirmed. Here is what we know.

UAE vehicle limit: Residents can own two cars, register three more for a fee
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UAE vehicle limit: Residents can own two cars, register three more for a fee

The new UAE vehicle limit caps residents at five licensed vehicles. Registering or renewing more than two will cost extra from January 1, 2027.

UAE delivers 343 tons of aid to Gaza in 38 trucks
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UAE delivers 343 tons of aid to Gaza in 38 trucks

UAE aid to Gaza continues as four convoys with 38 trucks carry 343 tonnes of food and shelter supplies under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 this week

UAE Space Agency says asteroid mission on track for 2028 launch
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UAE Space Agency says asteroid mission on track for 2028 launch

The UAE asteroid mission is on track for a 2028 launch, with a UAE-built lander tested in under two years and seven asteroids to be studied over eight years

UAE marks Flag Day as president joins 55 accomplished individuals
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UAE marks Flag Day as president joins 55 accomplished individuals

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed raised the flag at Qasr Al Hosn with 55 distinguished individuals marking 55 years of the UAE’s founding

UAE launches $2.45 million challenge to drive AI innovation in government
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UAE launches $2.45 million challenge to drive AI innovation in government

The Annual Government Challenge invites federal employees to build agentic AI solutions. Nine projects will win a share of Dh9 million. See how to enter.

Abu Dhabi signs four OpenAI agreements as Sheikh Khaled meets Sam Altman
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Abu Dhabi signs four OpenAI agreements as Sheikh Khaled meets Sam Altman

Abu Dhabi signed four OpenAI agreements across government, energy and investment after Sheikh Khaled met Sam Altman, with ADNOC the first energy firm to deploy.

Dubai launches exclusive tourism club, moves visa applications online
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Dubai launches exclusive tourism club, moves visa applications online

Dubai Access Club is the world’s first city-led, invitation-only tourism membership programme. Visitors can also apply for tourist visas through Visit Dubai.

UAE condemns attack on Qatari LNG tanker Al Mayeda in Arabian Gulf
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UAE condemns attack on Qatari LNG tanker Al Mayeda in Arabian Gulf

UAE condemns attack on Qatari LNG tanker Al Mayeda in the Arabian Gulf, calling it a grave threat to shipping and global energy supplies.

Dubai Police revamp forensic medical examination system to speed up investigations
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Dubai Police revamp forensic medical examination system to speed up investigations

Dubai Police forensic examinations get a revamp: simplified workflows, case categorization and more medical staff aim to speed up reports for investigators

Mohammed bin Rashid invites Saudi Crown Prince to UN Water Conference 2026
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Mohammed bin Rashid invites Saudi Crown Prince to UN Water Conference 2026

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid invited Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the UN Water Conference 2026, set for December 8 to 10 in Abu Dhabi.

Dubai Police arrest 6 in AED2.6 million cryptocurrency fraud case
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Dubai Police arrest 6 in AED2.6 million cryptocurrency fraud case

Dubai Police arrested six suspects in a cryptocurrency fraud case after a victim lost AED2 million in cash and AED600,000 in virtual assets to an unlicensed exchange.

Abu Dhabi to open Ramhan Island bridge network linking Jubail Island to E12 in 2027
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Abu Dhabi to open Ramhan Island bridge network linking Jubail Island to E12 in 2027

The Ramhan Island bridge network will connect Ramhan and Jubail Islands to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Highway with seven bridges and three tunnels at AED872 million.