Dubai

Dubai (/dˈb/ doo-BY; Arabic: دبي Dubayy, Gulf pronunciation: [dʊˈbɑj]) is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is located on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf and is one of the seven emirates that make up the country. Abu Dhabi and Dubai are the only two emirates to have veto power over critical matters of national importance in the country's legislature. The city of Dubai is located on the emirate's northern coastline and heads up the Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman metropolitan area. Dubai is to host World Expo 2020.

Dubai has emerged as a global city and business hub of the Middle East. It is also a major transport hub for passengers and cargo. By the 1960s Dubai's economy was based on revenues from trade and, to a smaller extent, oil exploration concessions, but oil was not discovered until 1966. Oil revenue first started to flow in 1969. Dubai's oil revenue helped accelerate the early development of the city, but its reserves are limited and production levels are low: today, less than 5% of the emirate's revenue comes from oil. The emirate's Western-style model of business drives its economy with the main revenues now coming from tourism, aviation, real estate, and financial services. Dubai has recently attracted world attention through many innovative large construction projects and sports events. The city has become iconic for its skyscrapers and high-rise buildings, in particular the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. Dubai has been criticised for human rights violations concerning the city's largely South Asian workforce. Dubai's property market experienced a major deterioration in 2008–09 following the financial crisis of 2007–08, but the emirate's economy has made a return to growth, with a projected 2015 budget surplus.

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Can Indian expats in UAE file for divorce in India? Here's what to know

Khaleejtimes 30 Mar 2025
My husband and I got married in a court in Dubai ... Based on the above, you and your husband may seek further legal advice from a lawyer practising in India before deciding to file mutual divorce procedures in India ... news@khaleejtimes.com or send them to Legal View, Khaleej Times, PO Box 11243, Dubai....
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UAE: Can banks block end-of-service benefits for unpaid loans or credit card bills?

Khaleejtimes 30 Mar 2025
Question. I resigned from my work recently. I have some outstanding loans and credit card bills. Can my bank claim these from my end-of-service settlement? ... Stay up to date with the latest news ... 1 ... 6 ... He is qualified to practise law in Dubai, the United Kingdom and India ... news@khaleejtimes.com or send them to Legal View, Khaleej Times, PO Box 11243, Dubai....
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Dubai villa part of bldr’s 44cr assets seized

The Times of India 29 Mar 2025
ED will communicate to Dubai authorities via legal channels, informing them of details of attached villa and requesting not to ......
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April 2025 changes: Four important updates affecting UAE residents and travellers

Gulf News 29 Mar 2025
Dubai ... These include updates to the UAE’s Personal Status Law, which introduce stricter family welfare protections, and new employment regulations in Abu Dhabi’s financial hub designed to improve legal clarity and align with modern workplace practices ... Non-Muslim citizens and some UAE residents may choose to follow a different legal framework....
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Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment teams up with BlueGen.ai

GCC Business News 28 Mar 2025
Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment, an integral part of Digital Dubai, has collaborated with BlueGen.ai to carry out an experimental study focused on exploring the potential of synthetic data in enhancing the quality and accuracy of labor force analyses ... CEODubai Data and Statistics Establishment....
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Over 500 Indians set for release from UAE prisons ahead of Ramadan

The Times of India 28 Mar 2025
He confirmed that Dubai Public Prosecution, in coordination with Dubai Police, has already begun implementing the legal procedures for their release.The annual Ramadan pardons are part of the UAE's tradition of showing mercy and providing second chances....
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The disturbing 'porta potty' parties where influencers perform vile sex acts in exchange for cash ...

The Daily Mail 28 Mar 2025
There are rising concerns over 'porta potty' parties after a Ukrainian OnlyFans model was dumped on the side of a Dubai road with horrific injuries ... Radha Stirling, The CEO of Detained in Dubai, a business helping clients navigate the UAE's legal system, told the Mirror how organisers 'lure' influencers to the parties....
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The chocolate bar that’s so popular Waitrose has limited the number it sells

The Daily Telegraph 27 Mar 2025
However, a German confectionary importer, Andreas Wilmers, recently brought a legal challenge against the sale of chocolate with the word “Dubai” in its name, but which isn’t actually made in Dubai ... bars made by Lindt and Lidl – both of those are called “Dubai Style” chocolate....
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Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment partners with BlueGen.ai to enhance labour force survey accuracy

Urdu Point 27 Mar 2025
... Al Nasser, CEO of the Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment, stated ... The greatest challenge, however, lies in balancing data-driven innovation with governance that respects social, cultural, and legal considerations, including privacy at both individual and institutional levels....
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22 domestic worker recruitment offices fined in UAE

Gulf News 27 Mar 2025
Dubai. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) took legal and administrative action against 22 domestic worker recruitment offices in February this year for committing 37 violations of the Federal Decree-Law Concerning Domestic Workers....
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Ripple News Today: Ripple & Chipper Cash Boost African Remittances Amid Bullish XRP Price Prediction

Brave New Coin 27 Mar 2025
Ripple Strengthens Global Presence Despite Legal Hurdles ... Ripple’s recent regulatory approvals, including getting a crypto payments license in Dubai, are indications that the company is determined to go global at a time of legal uncertainty within the U.S....
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UAE: Why are more couples are going in for grey divorce?

Gulf News 25 Mar 2025
Dubai. Grey divorce, referring to divorce among couples aged 50 and older, is on the rise globally, according to a senior legal expert. Speaking to Gulf News, Nita Maru, Managing Partner/Lawyer of TWS Legal Consultants, Dubai, said there were a number of factors why this was happening ... Financial, legal concerns....
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Dubai’s RERA Introduces ‘Tayseer’ to Facilitate Property Service Fee Payments

The Arabian Post 25 Mar 2025
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai. The Real Estate Regulatory Agency , operating under the Dubai Land Department , has unveiled the ‘Tayseer’ initiative, offering property owners flexible payment plans to settle overdue service fees ... via Dubai’s RERA Introduces ‘Tayseer’ to Facilitate Property Service Fee Payments .......

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