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Saudi Journalist and Syrian Activist Visit the Knesset: A Push for Normalisation
The Syrian Observer
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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...
UK couple launch Islam-inspired lifestyle brand for children in UAE
The National News
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Baby dinner sets adorned with Arabic alphabets, keepsake dolls wearing kufis and hijabs, personalised toys and Islam-inspired decor – these are some of the products offered by UK-based start-up Once Upon a Dua. The Islamic lifestyle brand targets...
UAE says there no lifetime Golden Visa at Rs 23 lakh for 'certain nationalities'
The Economic Times
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July 9, 2025
UAE's Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has denied the accuracy of rumours circulated by some local and international media outlets and websites regarding the country is granting lifetime Golden Visas to...
Soon, US visa costs to increase for UAE applicants
Gulf News
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Since taking over the US Presidency, Donald Trump's administration has fully suspended all nonimmigrant and immigrant visa issuance to nationals of Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya,...
UAE dismisses fake claims about lifetime golden visas for specific nationalities
Daily Times
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July 9, 2025
The UAE has officially denied recent rumours suggesting that lifetime Golden Visas are being offered to specific nationalities. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) issued a clear statement saying such...
GFH Signs Partnership Agreement with Dubai Cares to Support Education of Children in the UAE
bizbahrain
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July 11, 2025
As part of its ongoing commitment to creating a positive impact in the communities where it operates, GFH Financial Group (GFH) signed a partnership agreement with Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), to...
Big Ticket Abu Dhabi: Free chance to make wishes real
Gulf News
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Abu Dhabi: Big Ticket Abu Dhabi has announced the return of its heartwarming initiative, Dear Big Ticket. Now in its third season, the series runs from July to September and invites the public to share their most meaningful wishes for a chance to...
Jordan targets organisations over alleged links to Muslim Brotherhood
Middle East Eye
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July 10, 2025
Jordan launched legal action on Wednesday against organisations accused of links to the Muslim Brotherhood, as part of its increasing crackdown on the group. The government referred one organisation, the Forum for the Training and Empowerment of...
UAE: No lifetime golden visa for select nationalities
Gulf News
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Investors in Public Investments Eligible for a 10-year visa without a sponsor, upon meeting conditions such as: • Proof of AED 2 million deposit in an accredited UAE investment fund. • Valid commercial/industrial license and Memorandum of...
UAE Govt Dismisses Media Reports On Lifetime Golden Visa As Fake News
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Dubai, July 9 (IANS) The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has rejected reports published in some local and foreign media and websites about the UAE granting a lifetime Golden Visa to...
EditorialWhy fake news about the UAE's golden visa should give us all pause
The National News
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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...
Who is world's richest royal family? Wealth surpasses Musk, Bezos, British royals, owns gold-plated cars, private jets...; not from UAE, UK, it is..., net worth is...
India.com
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July 11, 2025
Home Business Meet world’s richest royal family whose wealth surpasses Elon Musk, Bezos, British royals, owns gold-plated cars, private jets…; not from UAE, UK, it is… The family owns the world’s largest private jet, a Boeing 747-400 with arguably...
UAE says reports of Dh100,000 golden visas for certain nationalities are false
The National News
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The UAE has denied that golden visas can be purchased for a one-time fee, following widespread claims in Indian media of a scheme said to be aimed at Indian nationals. The statement from federal immigration authorities followed a frenzy of reports...
Is Victor Perez American? PGA Tour Pro’s Ethnicity, Background & More Unknown Details Explored
Essentially Sports
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July 11, 2025
70 events in and Victor Perez already has 7 top-10 finishes. That is quite an impressive record for someone who only received their PGA Tour membership in 2024. The 32-year-old has been quite impressive recently as he is on the pursuit to win his...
UAE Gender Balance Council showcases national achievements in advancing care economy, financial inclusion at G20 meeting
Eye of Riyadh
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the UAE Gender Balance Council highlighted the nation’s successful experience in women’s economic empowerment and its efforts to strengthen the care economy and financial inclusion during its participation in the third technical meeting of the G20...
Unpaid fee? Abu Dhabi schools can withhold certificates
Gulf News
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Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has confirmed that schools are permitted to withhold examination certificates, transfer certificates, restrict transfers on the student information system (eSIS), and/or suspend...
Abu Dhabi to host NBA pre-season games between Knicks and 76ers
Gulf Today
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July 5, 2025
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) have announced that tickets for The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 presented by ADQ will go on sale to the general public. The NBA Abu Dhabi...
Abu Dhabi Fast-Tracks Innovative IBD Treatment with Johnson & Johnson and SSMC
MedEdge MEA
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July 5, 2025
On the side-lines of Abu Dhabi’s participation at BIO International Convention in Boston, USA, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and...
UAE Golden Visa confusion: Has a Rs 23 lakh special visa programme really been launched for Indians? Here’s what the official statement says
The Times of India
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The UAE golden visa programme includes options through property investments and business establishment. (AI image) Has the UAE launched a new golden visa pilot programme? Reports about UAE launching a pilot programme for a new golden visa have...
FG seals partnership deal with UAE to train 7 million Nigerian youths in digital skills
Nairametrics
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July 10, 2025
The Federal Government of Nigeria has sealed a landmark partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to equip seven million Nigerian youths with cutting-edge digital skills, entrepreneurial training, and global exposure. This landmark agreement...