The UAE Government announced the launch of the ‘Emirati National Identity Strategy’ on Thursday during the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2025 in Abu Dhabi. This new national plan was developed in partnership between the Ministry of Culture and the National Projects Office of the Presidential Court. The strategy’s primary goal is to strengthen the sense…
Dubai has introduced a new pathway for waqf donors to obtain Golden Visas, recognizing endowers as financial supporters of humanitarian work. The initiative, formalized through a cooperation agreement between Dubai’s immigration authority and the Awqaf foundation, aims to encourage charitable giving while rewarding those who contribute to the emirate’s social development. The General Directorate of…
The UAE has confirmed a series of visa rule updates for 2025, introducing new visa categories and revising existing regulations to improve entry, residency, and long-term stay options. Federal authorities said the changes are aimed at supporting tourism, attracting skilled professionals, and strengthening the country’s global competitiveness. The updates were announced by the Federal Authority…
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts has announced the launch of a new Mediation Service Centre and a Notary Service aimed at enhancing legal and business support across the UAE. The move follows the introduction of Dubai Law No. (2) earlier this year, signed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, which…
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has confirmed that the UAE’s Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT), set at 15% for large multinational companies, has achieved transitional qualified status. The decision, announced on August 25, 2025, provides greater certainty for businesses operating in the Emirates and shields them from additional foreign tax burdens. The…
Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA), part of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), has started a new service that makes it easier for tourists to enjoy boating in Dubai. Visitors who already have licenses from countries that are members of the International Maritime Organization (IMO),such as the GCC, Europe, the United States, and other…