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Business & Economy · TechnologyAjman issued 1,617 new business licenses in Q1 2026, with renewals up 7% and cancellations down 18%. Digital platform offers same-day approvals for entrepreneurs.
Business & Economy · PoliticsUAE reduces monthly salary subsidies for Emiratis in private firms from September 2026. New AED 6,000 minimum wage and stricter Emiratisation penalties explained.
Technology · PoliticsEU's Digital Identity Wallet app launches 2026 for age verification as member states implement teen social media limits. What expat families in UAE need to know.
Politics · Business & EconomyIndonesian medical team reinforces UAE floating hospital in Al Arish. Learn how this deployment strengthens healthcare access for Palestinian patients from Gaza.
Politics · EnergyUN appoints mediator as UAE emerges as key broker in Gulf crisis. Hormuz blockade impacts fuel costs, shipping, and daily life for UAE residents. Full analysis.
PoliticsIndonesian healthcare professionals join UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish to enhance medical capacity for Gaza crisis response through international cooperation.
Energy · Business & EconomyUN envoy appointed as Iran-US Gulf conflict threatens Strait of Hormuz. How maritime crisis affects UAE fuel prices, shipping, jobs, and business as ceasefire deadline looms.
Business & Economy · PoliticsDr. Al Zaabi's WHO recognition unlocks expanded insurance coverage and improved therapy access for families across the Northern Emirates.
Politics · Business & EconomyUAE passport now grants visa-free access to 187 countries, climbing from 5th to 2nd place globally. Discover what this historic achievement means for Emirati nationals and UAE-based businesses.