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UAE Pavilion Celebrates Two Million Visitors with a Celebration of Hope and Shared Dreams

South Africa Today · July 9, 2025

The milestone coincides with Japan’s Tanabata Festival, reinforcing the Pavilion’s commitment to cultural exchange and collective aspirations. The UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, today celebrated a major milestone as it welcomed its two...

Etihad Rail sparks biggest jobs and growth wave in UAE

Gulf News ·

Dubai – Imagine stepping onto a sleek high-speed train in Abu Dhabi and arriving in Dubai in under an hour—no traffic, no stress, just a smooth, quiet ride across the desert. The numbers tell a compelling story. The Abu Dhabi–Dubai passenger line...

UAE bans transit visas, imposes stricter entry rules for Nigerians

Punch · July 9, 2025

The United Arab Emirates has imposed tougher entry conditions for Nigerian travellers and banned transit visa applications entirely. Travel agents confirmed on Tuesday. According to new directives from Dubai immigration, Nigerians aged 18 to 45...

Dubai Airshow 2025 Unveils New Features As Registration Opens, Promising Unmatched Experiences On And Off The Runway

MENAFN · July 9, 2025

(MENAFN- Dubai PR Network) New for 2025:Airshow after Dark, Party on the Runway, Wellness Zone, and Inspiration Zone Registration is now open for the 2025 edition, taking place 17–21 November DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – 01 July 2025: Returning...

US Visa Cost Hike: What Is Integrity Fee What UAE Residents Need To Know

MENAFN · July 11, 2025

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Last week, on July 4, US President Donald Trump signed the 'one big beautiful bill' act into law. With it, he also passed multiple changes in visa-related fees. The bill included a 'Visa Integrity Fee,' which is now making...

Concerns Mount as US, UAE Introduce Stringent Visa Policies Targeted at Nigerian Travellers

This Day · July 11, 2025

Chinedu Eze The harsh visa policies against Nigerian travellers, introduced recently by the United States (US) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have continued to raise concerns among Nigerian government and her travelling citizens. There are...

UAE shares update on lifetime Golden Visa [July 2025]

Pakistan Observer · July 9, 2025

ABU DHABI – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has rejected the reports regarding the Gulf country granting lifetime Golden Visas to nationals of certain countries. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP)...

UAE denies rumours of lifetime Golden Visa for certain nationalities

GEO TV ·

UAE rejects India media claims on lifetime visas. ICP warns against fake Golden Visa consultancies. Legal action planned against misinformation spreaders. The United Arab Emirates has officially denied reports claiming the country is offering...

9 supper clubs in Dubai that you need to book ASAP

Emirates Woman · July 10, 2025

Life There’s no denying that supper clubs have harboured a newfound momentum in this part of the world. To recover from a socially distant world, this concept garners all the traits of a refined social experience, combined with everyone’s love for...

UAE Golden Visa for Rs 23 lakh is a rumour, confirms UAE officials, ‘no consultancy entity involved’

Financial Express ·

UAE Golden Visa Rumour Confirmed: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has denied the accuracy of rumours circulated by some local and international media outlets and websites regarding the United Arab...

BEEAH’s real estate debut aims to redefine sustainable, urban living in the UAE

Zawya ·

UAE-based BEEAH, widely known for its leadership in environmental management in the region, is expanding into the real estate sector with the launch of Khalid Bin Sultan City — a climate-smart, net-zero-ready urban development located in the...

UAE unveils Golden Visa scheme; Indians could be benefitted

Orissa Post · July 9, 2025

New Delhi: In line with its vision to become an engine of growth and diverting from an oil-based economy, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has restructured its visa programme to offer renewable residency of up to 10 years for investors,...

Top summer holidays for UAE travellers from Dh1,899

Gulf News ·

Unwind in Al Alamein – from Dh3,349 Egypt’s best-kept secret on the Mediterranean coast: Discover Al Alamein, where heritage meets luxury. Lounge on pristine beaches, explore nearby historical landmarks, and enjoy laid-back seaside charm in one of...

Dubai’s academic makeover: Indians now 42% of international cohort

Edex Live ·

Indian students are fast emerging as a dominant presence in Dubai’s evolving academic ecosystem, with new figures showing they now represent a substantial 42% of the international student community in the emirate. According to the Knowledge and...

Why fake news about the UAE's golden visa should give us all pause

The National News ·

Since 2019, when the UAE introduced its 10-year residency programme – usually referred to as the golden visa – hundreds of thousands of people have obtained one. The visa’s popularity should not be surprising; it empowers people to put down roots...

From Oud to Vanilla: The Evolution of Fragrance Preferences in the UAE

Emirates Woman · July 11, 2025

Local Businesses Scent has always been a part of culture and expression, and nowhere is that truer than in a region like the UAE, where the love of fragrance is literally ingrained. Over time, a noticeable shift in preferences has occurred, with...

Dubai Judicial Institute's Board Of Directors Holds Its Third Meeting For 2025

MENAFN · July 9, 2025

(MENAFN- Dubai PR Network) 07 July 2025: The Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI) convened the third meeting of its Board of Directors for 2025 at its headquarters. The meeting was chaired by His Excellency Counsellor Essam Issa Al Humaidan, Attorney...

Saudi Journalist and Syrian Activist Visit the Knesset: A Push for Normalisation

The Syrian Observer · July 10, 2025

Saudi journalist Abdulaziz al-Khamis and Syrian activist Shadi Martini participated in a session at the Israeli Knesset on Wednesday, in a move that appears to promote normalisation with Israel amidst ongoing atrocities in Gaza and continued...

Dubai Airports appoints Current Global as its retained PR agency

Campaign Middle East · July 9, 2025

Dubai Airports has appointed Current Global MENAT as its strategic public relations agency, following a competitive pitch review. As the operator of Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC), Current Global...

UAE warns against fake Golden Visa offers

The News International ·

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has dismissed claims that it is offering lifetime Golden Visas to individuals from certain nationalities, describing the reports as inaccurate and unfounded, according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM). In an...