Executive Council of Dubai approves new health, education and social policies
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UAE announces Eid holiday; Dubai Metro station renamed; $1m real estate saving guide; New free zone rules – 10 things you missed this week
UAE Eid holiday dates, Dubai Metro station renamed, real estate analysis, free zone rules updated and more top news stories this week
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Dubai announces major new rule for free zone businesses
Dubai has introduced new rules to allow free zone businesses to expand across the emirate
Abu Dhabi real estate
Eid Al Fitr in the UAE; Visa-free travel ideas; Dubai villa sales surge; Sheikh Mohammed reveals $65bn investment plan – 10 things you missed this week
UAE Eid Al Fitr dates and travel ideas. Dubai real estate analysis, Saudi sick leave warning and more top news stories this week
affordable homes
Dubai announces plans to build over 17,000 affordable homes; approves independent legal consultant project
Dubai Executive Council approves plans to build affordable homes, introduce independent legal consultancies and enhance Arabic education
Dubai
Dubai unveils major new strategies for innovation, resilience and food security
Dubai Executive Council outlines new strategies designed to enhance innovation, resilience and food security
Abha International Airport
Saudi visa update; UAE petrol prices; Dubai announces real estate strategy; GCC airport upgrades; New schools plan – 10 things you missed this week
Saudi visa update, UAE petrol prices, Dubai real estate strategy, GCC airport upgrades and more of the top news stories this week
Dubai
Dubai announces MAJOR real estate and education strategies: $272bn property target, new transport system, cashless society goal
Sheikh Hamdan unveils major new strategies to transform real estate, education and transport in the city
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Dubai targets $177bn foreign direct investment by 2033; major plan to develop areas near Metro stations
Dubai has approved a series of major projects as it looks to boost FDI in the emirate
Al Maktoum International Airport
Dubai announces major projects: $4.6bn commercial transport strategy, remote work to slash traffic jams, data economy boost, new community policy
Sheikh Hamdan approves major new projects to transform Dubai
Dubai
Sheikh Hamdan approves Dubai rain recovery plan: free accommodation, pest control, food, cleaning and security offered
Dubai will offer alternative housing, food, security and cleaning services to community members affected by heavy rains in the UAE
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Dubai schools switch to remote learning due to rain on Tuesday, April 16
Dubai schools to switch to remote learning on Tuesday, April 16 as government entities will work from home
Dubai
Dubai approves $10.9bn public-private partnership spending plan
Executive Council of Dubai approve major project portfolio spending plan
Agriculture
Sheikh Hamdan approves plans to double Dubai agriculture, boost industry sector by $15.8bn, ban single use plastics
Dubai Executive Council announce major plans for agriculture and industrial sectors as well as single-use plastics ban
Dubai Executive Council
UAE Golden Visa holders to receive exclusive government-issued discount card
The Esaad card will be given to holders of 5-year and 10-year residency visas, which has already reached 65,000 residents
airline business
Dubai to cancel fees imposed on airline agents and offices
Sheikh Hamdan, Crown Prince of Dubai and chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, issued the resolution to support the travel industry
attract investors
How will the UAE’s new venture capital fund help overcome obstacles in the nation’s startup sector?
While the $100 million fund announced by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed is a prime example of the drive to be at the forefront of a digital future, it is also crucial for startups in the fintech space where areas of success may be uncertain, experts said