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Real Estate · Business & EconomySharjah Council to review property fee reforms, hiring incentives and road upgrades from March; residents can lodge concerns via the Tawasul portal within 30 days.
Business & Economy · Real EstateDubai Chamber logs 71,830 new foreign companies in 2025—led by India—set to lift hiring, raise office rents and unlock Golden Visa perks through 2026.
LifestyleSharjah Social Empowerment Foundation directs AED2 million in Zakat to 2,700 orphans, providing Ramadan food baskets, cash aid and workshops. Donate from AED50.
Politics · Business & EconomyExperience a 5-day turnaround on Dubai permits under Sheikh Hamdan—switch to fully digital services. Track progress online, cut paperwork and get permits faster.
Lifestyle · Business & EconomyDiscover how Ramadan 2024 rules in the UAE shorten work hours, cap food prices, cut utility bills and support nationwide charity—what residents need to know.
Sports · Business & EconomyAbu Dhabi residents: check traffic updates for UAE Cycling Tour road closures, find last-minute hotel offers, up to 40% bike-shop savings and free 4K live-stream coverage.
Lifestyle · Business & EconomyRamadan starts Wednesday in the UAE: shorter work hours, off-peak toll relief, food price caps and new digital charity drives—see how daily life changes.
Business & EconomyGold rebounds toward $5,000 an ounce, nudging UAE retail rates up about AED 2.5 per gram. Learn how Fed signals and promotions could shape jewellery budgets.
Business & Economy · TechnologyUAE–Türkiye talks secure uninterrupted flights, CEPA tariff cuts and tech projects—promising cheaper goods, new jobs and seamless travel for Emiratis and expats.