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Dubai Executive Council approves plans to build affordable homes, introduce independent legal consultancies and enhance Arabic education affordable homes
Dubai's ZāZEN Properties says more mid-market real estate opportunities are needed to match population growth affordable homes
Dubai needs more mid-market real estate investment opportunities says ZāZEN Properties abu dhabi property market
Abu Dhabi-based developer says Yas Village will include nine residential buildings, sports and leisure facilities, along with retail and dining options affordable homes
Knight Frank says Saudi residential market remained under pressure in H1 as a rising affordability challenge continued to weigh affordable homes
The 750-acre Town Square Dubai will be home to over 18,000 people by the end of this year, says CEO Fred Durie Abu Dhabi economy
Cityscape Abu Dhabi to showcase the emerging trend for affordable luxury housing to solve a disconnect between developer preferences and buyer demand affordable homes
Senior advisor to the Dubai's Real Estate Regulatory Agency urges inclusionary zoning, land subsidies and tax breaks abu dhabi real estate market
UAE-based developer Manazel Real Estate says net profit jumps 135% on the back of increasing demand for affordable housing affordable homes
Strong demand for phase 1 of affordable housing project which consists of 515 residential units, with prices starting from AED290,000 affordable homes
Global Business Ventures wins licence to build 25,000 affordable homes in Saudi capital city 2018 Predictions
Real estate: a new way of living for a new Dubai affordable homes
Experts give their view on the next 12 months for the emirate's property sector
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UAE: Pakistani missions renew proposal to rebuild Dubai consulate
Pakistani missions in the UAE have again proposed to their government the complete rebuilding of the Dubai consulate to further enhance services to a wider audience, said Hussain Muhammad, consul-general of Pakistan in Dubai. 'We have again requested the Pakistan government for the construction of a new consulate in Dubai. The process was started in 2015, but the case was relegated and closed. We involved Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar also. They have taken note of it and I am very hopeful that it will be built very soon,' Muhammad told Khaleej Times in an interview on the sidelines of Independence Day celebrations on Thursday. He noted that this land was gifted to the Pakistan Consulate by the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, and its prime location offers convenient access and connectivity to visitors and community members who come for consular services. Dubai's Pakistan Consulate is one of the three largest in the world for the South Asian country, serving around 2,000 citizens daily for passport, ID card, attestation, and other services. 'Approximately 1,000 people come for passport renewals, while around 250-300 come for Nicop renewals. In addition, about 200 people visit for attestation, and many visit for the welfare department... We open the consular section for our people even during Pakistani holidays,' he said. He added that the consulate plans to build a hall, and an application has been submitted to Dubai Municipality, which is reviewing it. Hussain Muhammad advised the community members to strictly adhere to the UAE's rules, regulations, and cultural values. There are around 1.7 million Pakistani nationals living in the UAE, the second largest expat community in the Emirates after Indians. On Thursday, Pakistan's Embassy in Abu Dhabi and Consulate-General in Dubai celebrated the 40th Independence Day with senior officials and community members. Dressed in traditional attire and carrying flags, hundreds attended the flag-hoisting and cake-cutting ceremonies at the embassy and consulate. Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi urged the Pakistani diaspora to sustain their constructive role in the country's development. He praised their contributions to the UAE's growth and Pakistan's economy through $7.9 billion in remittances last year. The ambassador also announced the introduction of an online passport and National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) tracking system to further streamline consular services for the Pakistani community. He also noted that two community schools had, for the first time in 20 years, achieved a 'good' ranking, reflecting collective efforts toward educational improvement. He further shared that more Pakistani private schools have been encouraged to open branches in the UAE to expand access to quality, affordable education for the community.
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UAE: Emiratis can now renew passports one year in advance
UAE citizens can now renew their passports up to one year before expiry instead of six months, starting August 18, 2025, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has announced. The move, announced by Ali Mohammed Al Shamsi, chairman of the authority, allows citizens whose passports have 12 months or less of validity to access the renewal service through the smart services platform. Al Shamsi said the decision aims to help citizens plan travel in advance, complete official transactions more efficiently, and expand the use of digital identity services. He added that the Emirati passport ranks among the strongest in the world, and this step further enhances its global standing while making the passport issuance and renewal process a model for the region. The authority also highlighted that the change is part of broader efforts to provide proactive, user-friendly government services and improve the quality of life for citizens.
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Transformation journey: UAE's evolution from 1993 to a global hub
Maliha and Faraz came to Dubai in 1993, and since then, the UAE has been their home. Faraz arrived in Dubai on a five-day visa, hoping to find a job in a land that was still in its infancy stage of development. 'When we first came to the UAE, we lived in the city of Sharjah, which bordered Dubai. I joined the Bank of Oman, which later came to be known as Mashreq Bank. Dubai at the time had started to show signs of development but was still sparsely populated and dotted with a few high-rise buildings,' Faraz recalls. Faraz and Maliha have witnessed the rise of the UAE over almost three decades. When they moved to the UAE, the country was very different. The infrastructure was still world-class but not as extensive as we see it today. Most banks were located on Al Fahidi Street, commonly known as Bank Street. In those days, the Clock Tower was an important landmark. Maliha recalls coming to Dubai and not knowing what to expect. She had moved from the US and initially thought she would have to make a lot of adjustments. In no time, however, she got used to life in Dubai, where the Pakistani community at that time was small and very supportive of each other. 'It is astonishing to see the speed with which the UAE has developed. When we came to the UAE, we could see the Trade Centre from our apartment in Sharjah. There was one mall and only two golf courses,' she shares. The UAE at that time had started to show signs of further development. However, at the time, it was difficult for women to make a mark in the workforce. Mostly, women taught in schools or found related work. Today, this has changed by many folds. We see women in every field. The gender difference is a thing of the past, and we see women employees in all kinds of jobs. As parents of two boys, Faraz and Maliha are full of praise for the UAE, where they have managed to raise them in a safe and healthy environment. The UAE offers one of the best schooling systems and, without a doubt, the safest environment for raising children. However, the students who leave the UAE are now coming back and serving the community. This trend is becoming more perpetuated as we are seeing a large number of the younger generation opting to work in the UAE rather than working abroad. Both Maliha and Faraz are of the opinion that great leadership is single-handedly responsible for the exemplary progress of the UAE. The vision of its leaders cannot be replicated. It has been exceptional. The rulers of the UAE have provided a first-class structure and an upbeat environment for startups and investments. The bureaucracy has always been conducive for investors from around the world. New investments are encouraged and facilitated by the government. This makes the UAE extremely attractive for investors. Faraz's own experience at Mashreq, and later at Dubai Islamic, has been a very successful career journey. 'Though Faraz has now retired, the facility of the Golden Visa has given us the opportunity to continue living here. The UAE offers us a very safe environment, a robust lifestyle and a medley of cultures very hard to find elsewhere,' Maliha says. Dubai, from a trading country, has changed into a mega financial hub. The focus on tourism, education, medical systems, and world-class infrastructure has facilitated economic growth exponentially. 'In the financial sector, the UAE has realised the need for modern tools and that the offerings on the trade side and treasury side should be world-class. The UAE has very successfully implemented this, and today it stands tall as a financial hub globally,' Faraz concludes.
