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Politics · EnergyUAE secures IMO resolution condemning Iran's Strait of Hormuz blockade and cryptocurrency toll system. What this diplomatic win means for shipping and fuel costs.
PoliticsKuwaiti asylum seeker on trial for 2025 knife attack plot at Israeli embassy in London. What the case means for Gulf nationals and UK security protocols.
Politics · Business & EconomyUAE school buses postponed ahead of April 20 return to classrooms. Parents seek transport alternatives, navigate refunds, and monitor weekly updates.
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.
Technology · Business & EconomyDiscover how Dubai's Mawarid FinTech Summit on April 23 brings faster remittances, open banking, and microloans for UAE residents and expatriates.
Business & Economy · Real EstateAlpha Dhabi delivers AED 2B dividend with zero UAE withholding. Expect 5% annual increases through 2027. Tax-efficient income for expat investors in United Arab Emirates.
Tourism · Business & EconomyAfter record 2025 revenues, February strikes crashed Dubai occupancy from 86% to 15%. 200K jobs threatened. Employment visa & income risks for UAE expats.
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.