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United Arab Emirates Bans Transit Visas For Nigerians
The Nigerian Voice
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has imposed new restrictions for visa applications on Nigerian nationals. The restrictions include an outright ban on transit visas and tighter eligibility requirements for tourist visas. A circular made available to...
UAE concludes national training to build cadre of human rights experts
Pennsylvania Sun
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ABU DHABI, 10th July, 2025 (WAM) -- The Permanent Committee for Human Rights, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior and the Regional Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) for the Middle East and North...
New pedestrian traffic lights installed at Abu Dhabi intersections
Gulf Today
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July 9, 2025
The authorities in Abu Dhabi started installing and operating traffic lights on several sidewalks at pedestrian crossings across Abu Dhabi, addressing a challenge drivers face at these crossings. The step will facilitate the movement of traffic,...
UAE Group Apologizes For Disseminating Lifetime Golden Visa Rumors
Times of Dubai
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July 10, 2025
July 10, 2025 | Dubai, UAE – In the past few days, the UAE faced a lot of confusion over the lifetime golden visa rumors. The news of the UAE offering the golden visa for lifetime residency at a small fees of Dh100,000 had spread like a wildfire...
44 Interns Join Lockheed Martin's Advanced Technology Internship In Abu Dhabi
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) CISS Programs Prepare Next-Gen Talent for Roles in AI, Space and Aerospace Systems -p decoding="async" class="CToWUd" title="CISS Summer 6" src="#" alt="CISS Summer 6" width="620" data-bit="iit" /> ABU DHABI, United Arab...
Dubai's Half-Year Property Sales Hit Dh326 Billion As Population Growth Fuels Housing Demand
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) Real estate developer DURAR Group sees upward momentum continuing into late 2025 -p decoding="async" class="CToWUd" title="IMG_0612" src="#" alt="IMG_0612" width="620" data-bit="iit" /> Dubai, UAE: The Dubai real estate...
UAE’s Eisa Ahmed breaks down what went wrong for Brazil against Germany
The National News
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Eisa "Santo" Ahmed, the Al Wahda and UAE international defender, invited me to his mother's place in Dubai to watch the Brazil versus Germany semi-final. Midnight football with Arabic coffee, dates and Emirati sweets? Yes, please. Invitation...
Lockheed Martin welcomes 44 interns to tech internship in Abu Dhabi
SatelliteProME
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July 9, 2025
This summer, interns will work alongside Lockheed Martin engineers on five cutting-edge projects centered on space systems, artificial intelligence and simulation. Lockheed Martin has launched the latest edition of its summer internship programme...
UAE: Air pollution causes 4,000 preventable deaths each year, study finds
Khaleej Times
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Reducing air pollution to World Health Organization (WHO) target levels could save nearly 4,000 lives annually in the UAE, according to a new global study measuring health inclusivity across 40 countries. The Health Inclusivity Index, developed by...
Abu Dhabi University enhances Fall portfolio with new programs
Emirati Times
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July 8, 2025
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has launched 21 new academic programs as part of its Fall 2025–26 portfolio, expanding its total accredited offerings to 65. Approved by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), the new programs span...
DCT Abu Dhabi, Les Roches team up for Youth Summer Camp
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality July 2025 72 The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is partnering for the first time with Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy - Les Roches, to launch the 2025 edition of its Tourism Youth Summer...
Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi to open in December 2025
What's On
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July 10, 2025
It’s official: one of the UAE’s biggest cultural projects right now is set to open in December this year. The Zayed National Museum, which is currently being built in Abu Dhabi, will open its doors to the public four years after construction...
Armenia, Azerbaijan leaders to meet Thursday in Abu Dhabi on peace plan
The Indian Express
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July 9, 2025
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev will meet in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, their governments said, to work to finalise a peace agreement after nearly four decades of conflict.The South...
World Reuters Armenia, Azerbaijan leaders to meet Thursday in Abu Dhabi on peace plan
Yahoo News
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BAKU/TBILISI (Reuters) -Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev will meet in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, their governments said, to work to finalise a peace agreement after nearly four decades of...
Ethara awards PR retainer for brand, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to The Romans
Campaign Middle East
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July 9, 2025
Ethara, an events and entertainment company, has appointed The Romans as its lead PR agency. The multi-year retainer includes work streams across corporate brand, live events, venues (such as Yas Marina Circuit, Etihad Park, Etihad Arena, among...
The rise of football in Dubai
Ghana Soccer Net
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July 11, 2025
Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is known for its striking tourist attractions and exotic living. Year in year out, millions of people pour into the city to have a taste of its pleasures. The scintillating city has not traditionally been...
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank appoints Hanaa Alsomali as Head of HR
ETHRWorld EMEA
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July 8, 2025
Hanaa Alsomali has been appointed Head of Human Resources at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), where she will lead the bank’s HR strategy in Saudi Arabia. Her role will focus on talent acquisition, workforce planning, organisational culture, and...
UAE reviews visa processs for Nigerians, bans transit applications
Daily Trust
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July 10, 2025
Stakeholders and operators in the downstream sector of the aviation industry expressed shock yesterday over the review of visa application requirements for visitors to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) city. The newly updated requirements...
Dubai Sotheby’s completes sale of key seven-bedroom mansion
Zawya
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Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty has announced the successful sale of a custom-designed seven-bedroom mansion located in the sought-after Hills View enclave of Dubai Hills Estate. The agency represented both buyer and seller in this...
Education shapes the UAE's strength and character, says Sheikh Saud
Gulf Today
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July 10, 2025
Under the patronage and in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, the Emirate marked a significant milestone in its educational journey by hosting the 19th annual RAK -...