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Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Legit.ng

Abu Dhabi Outlines Financial Requirements for Five-Year Retirement Residence Visa

The Abu Dhabi Residents Office has issued financial criteria and documentation rules for foreigners applying for a five-year retirement visa in the UAE. Applicants can qualify by demonstrating a minimum annual income of AED 240,000, or by holding AED 1,000,000 in qualifying real estate or fixed deposits. The regulations accommodate income and savings originating from both inside and outside the UAE subject to specific transfer and verification rules.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Arabian Business

Abu Dhabi Introduces New Construction Regulations and Restructures Project Approval Process

Abu Dhabi authorities have implemented new regulatory rules governing all new and ongoing construction projects across the emirate. The framework overhauls statutory technical approval workflows and imposes stricter contractual and safety obligations on contractors and developers. The guidelines also introduce tighter compliance criteria for site management and structural safety.

Industry News
Source: Emirates 24|7

Dubai Real Estate Deals Reach Dh2.8 Billion Across 744 Transactions on Thursday

Dubai real estate transactions totaled AED 2.8 billion across 744 deals on Thursday, according to Dubai Land Department figures reported by Emirates 24|7. Sales transactions reached AED 1.7 billion across 512 deals, while mortgages accounted for AED 855 million. A commercial land mortgage in Sobha Hartland registered the day's highest mortgage value at AED 172 million.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Emirates 24|7

Sharjah Records AED 46.8 Billion in Real Estate Transactions Over Nine Months

Sharjah registered AED 46.8 billion in real estate transactions during the first nine months of 2026, drawing roughly 10,000 new investors from over 130 nationalities. Officials and business leaders at the ninth Sharjah Investment Forum highlighted 8% to 12% rental yields and digital regulatory protections as key growth drivers. Demand is shifting toward off-plan properties, master-planned residential communities, and long-term rental income.

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