Dubai removes property floor for investor visas
Dubai Land Department has removed the AED 750,000 minimum property threshold for two-year investor residency visas, allowing any sole property owner to qualify.
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DIFC new firm registrations jump 62% in Q1 2026
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) recorded 775 new firm registrations in Q1 2026, up 62% year-on-year, reinforcing its position as a leading global
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Sharjah launches AED 1,000 instant industrial license
Sharjah Economic Development Department has introduced an instant industrial license priced at AED 1,000 to accelerate manufacturing setup and reduce entry barriers for
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Dubai logs AED377m Naïa Island plot sale
A 52,866 sq ft beachfront plot on Naïa Island sold for AED377 million, marking one of Dubai’s largest single residential land deals and
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UAE to exit OPEC and OPEC+ from May 1
The United Arab Emirates will exit OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, 2026, following a review of national production policy and future capacity.
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Creative Zone partners with RAKEZ and Mashreq NEO BIZ to launch Young Entrepreneurs’ Business Setup Program
An industry-first initiative led by Creative Zone, bringing key partners together to make business setup easier, more accessible, and more rewarding for first-time
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Nakheel awards AED 3.5bn Palm Jebel Ali villa contracts
Nakheel, part of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded over AED 3.5 billion in contracts to build 544 villas on Palm Jebel Ali.
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Sharjah launches AED 5m SME resilience fund
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center has launched an AED 5 million Entrepreneurs Resilience Fund to support SMEs across priority sectors.
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Ras Al Khaimah hits AED 12.4bn home sales, off-plan at 85%
Cavendish Maxwell reports Ras Al Khaimah recorded AED 12.4 billion across 6,600 residential transactions in 2025, with off-plan accounting for 85% of deals.
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Aldar sells 80% of Yas Park Place, tops AED 800m
Aldar Properties has sold 80% of released units at Yas Park Place on Yas Island, generating over AED 800 million in sales.