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GCC tourism is rebounding as business travel and major conferences resume across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, according to market intelligence platform IndexBox. High-profile gatherings like the Arabian Travel Market are helping rebuild commercial confidence following regional conflict. Leisure segments such as family travel are anticipated to follow and strengthen from late 2026 into 2027.
The UAE government has outlined four official categories of individuals that foreign residents can sponsor on a visit visa. The recognized groups cover first-degree, second-degree, and third-degree relatives, as well as friends and non-relatives. The guidelines define the scope of family and non-blood connections eligible for resident entry sponsorship.
Approximately 15,000 runners, including 100 from the UAE, participated in the Zayed Charity Run in Beijing's Huairou district on Sunday. The event featured a full marathon and half marathon, with 50 percent of proceeds directed to Huairou Hospital. UAE and race officials highlighted sports as a platform to foster bilateral exchanges and community support.
Chinese EV brand Zeekr has dispatched its first large-scale overseas shipment of the 9X hybrid SUV to the UAE from Fuzhou Port. The flagship model is priced above RMB 800,000 for the Emirates market as part of the company's global expansion.
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