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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...
Thai Massage Therapists in UAE to Receive Global Standard Certification
The Nation Thailand
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July 11, 2025
He proudly recalled that on 12th December 2019, UNESCO formally inscribed "Nuad Thai" (Thai massage) as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. This pivotal recognition affirmed Thai massage's ancient value to a global audience, acknowledging it as a...
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...
What’s playing in Dubai this summer? Find out
Gulf News
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Beat the Heat DXB concert series returns One of the season’s most anticipated fixtures, Beat the Heat DXB is back with performances at Zabeel Hall 6, Dubai World Trade Centre. The series began earlier this month and continues from July 11 to 13,...
Slaves still stalk the Muslim world
Unherd
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July 10, 2025
At first glance, Hamey is deceptively normal. Squat and dark, with deep brown eyes and a salt-and-pepper beard, he looks like thousands of other middle-aged men in Bamako, Mali’s dusty, sweat-soaked capital. In fact, Hamey was once a slave, a...
Concerns Mount as US, UAE Introduce Stringent Visa Policies Targeted at Nigerian Travellers
This Day
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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 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...
Infantino’s Club World Cup: Authentic sporting spectacle or unwanted cash grab?
The Boar
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It’s fair to say that the newly-revised FIFA Club World Cup has attracted a fair deal of attention in the media this summer, and not all of it has been good. From the bizarre ways in which clubs like Inter Miami ‘qualified’ for the tournament, the...
BEEAH’s real estate debut aims to redefine sustainable, urban living in the UAE
Zawya
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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...
US Visa Cost Hike: What Is Integrity Fee What UAE Residents Need To Know
MENAFN
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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...
9 supper clubs in Dubai that you need to book ASAP
Emirates Woman
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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...
From Oud to Vanilla: The Evolution of Fragrance Preferences in the UAE
Emirates Woman
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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...
Why 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...
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...
Top summer holidays for UAE travellers from Dh1,899
Gulf News
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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...
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...
Holidays in UAE: Your guide to summer camps for children across Abu Dhabi
Khaleej Times
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From AI and entrepreneurship to art and athletics, Abu Dhabi's new summer camp season during the long break offers something for every student. The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek) has launched its most comprehensive summer...
UAE's ‘Rs 23 lakh golden visa’ reports trigger buzz in India, but consultants say nothing official
The Economic Times
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July 9, 2025
While reports of the launch of a pilot programme for a new kind of golden visa by the UAE has set social media abuzz with excitement, visa aspirants and consultants are groping in the dark in the absence of any official communication, causing...
UAE President receives top Grade 12 students
Sharjah24
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During the meeting, held at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, His Highness welcomed students and their families, commending their academic excellence and encouraging them to continue striving for success. His Highness expressed his sincere...
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...