Catch up on the UAE’s biggest stories this week: long weekend dates, Dubai and Abu Dhabi property booms, Sharjah’s new city, and key economic policies.
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Next UAE holiday dates, Emirates ID update, Dubai tourism boom and real estate tax analysis – 10 things you missed this week
Catch up on the UAE’s biggest news this week — from new holidays and Emirates ID updates to Dubai tourism growth, real estate tax analysis and more
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Final UAE holiday of 2025 revealed
UAE residents and citizens have one more public holiday before the end of the year, get ready to mark your calendars
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UAE holiday, petrol price changes, tax update, Saudi property reforms, new Kuwait laws – 10 things you missed this week
From a new UAE holiday and petrol price changes to a significant tax update, Saudi property reforms and new Kuwait laws — here are 10 big Gulf business stories you may have missed this week
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UAE announces private sector holiday, 3-day weekend
The UAE has announced holidays for the public and private sectors next week
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New UAE school holidays; GCC visa rules; Dubai property boom; Etihad Rail real estate forecast; Abu Dhabi road tolls – 10 things you missed this week
Discover the biggest UAE and GCC headlines this week, from updated school calendars and new travel rules to booming property markets and major infrastructure developments.
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UAE school calendar for 2025-2026: Longer winter break and new mid-term holidays revealed
UAE school calendar 2025-2026: New term dates, breaks, holidays
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UAE holidays 2026: Expected dates for long weekends revealed
The official calendar marking the important days will be revealed by the UAE Cabinet
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UAE holidays 2025: Is there another long weekend in September? Expected dates revealed
Official confirmation of the long weekend will come closer to the date, based on lunar observations
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UAE holiday dates; GCC visa ‘coming soon’; Dubai real estate record; New Saudi law – 10 things you missed this week
UAE holidays, petrol prices, visas, real estate and more top news stories this week
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When is the next 2025 UAE holiday?
UAE public holiday expected in September and December, mark your calendars now
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UAE petrol prices to change; Dubai real estate hotspots; Millionaire investment tips; Leave guide and 2026 holiday dates – 10 things you missed this week
From UAE petrol prices and Saudi credit card reforms to real estate trends, remote work policies, and Ramadan 2026 dates — here are the top developments shaping life, business, and investment in the Gulf this week
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UAE Leave Guide 2025: Every type of holiday you’re entitled to explained
From annual leave and public holidays to study breaks and maternity allowances, find out more about the time off every UAE worker is entitled to
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UAE announces Hijri New Year holiday for private sector
The UAE has announced holidays for public and private sector in June
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UAE announces Hijri New Year holiday for public sector
UAE announces three-day weekend for public sector to mark Hijri New Year holiday
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UAE holiday dates; Dubai Metro Blue Line guide; Al Maktoum International Airport real estate boost – 10 things you missed this week
UAE holiday dates, Dubai Metro Blue Line guide, Al Maktoum International Airport sparks real estate boom, Ajman and Abu Dhabi real estate laws
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UAE holidays 2025: When is the next long weekend? Expected dates revealed
UAE residents can expect official announcements regarding specific dates as the year progresses