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UAE approves its largest AED71.5bn federal budget yet for the 2025 fiscal year
The UAE Cabinet, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, has approved the country's largest federal budget for the 2025 fiscal year, totaling Dh71.5 billion. Significant allocations have been earmarked for education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
New to the UAE? Here’s how to get your Emirates ID sorted
Just landed in Dubai and not sure where to start? One of the first things you’ll need as a new resident is your Emirates ID—essential for everything from opening a bank account to getting your mobile phone connected.
Should you invest in Dubai South? Exploring the new luxury hub taking the UAE by storm
Dubai South is rapidly becoming a key investment hotspot with its strategic location near Al Maktoum International Airport, affordable real estate, and free zone benefits. With ongoing developments like District 2020 and growing infrastructure, it's an attractive option for long-term investors seeking growth in the UAE.
Sheikh Hamdan greenlights UAE’s MBR Explorer spacecraft mission to Asteroid Belt
The UAE’s Mohammed Bin Rashid Explorer spacecraft will embark on a 13-year mission to explore the Asteroid Belt, launching aboard Japan's H3 rocket in 2028, marking a major milestone in the nation's expanding space ambitions and global partnerships.
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