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Qatar has published updated guidance detailing entry rules for dependents under the GCC Resident Visa (A2) framework. Holders can include children under 18 if they hold GCC residency, while non-resident minors require separate tourist or ETA visas. Spouses holding GCC residence permits must apply independently and cannot be added to a partner's application.
The Dubai Maritime Authority has introduced Circular No. 35 of 2026 to standardise leisure boat anchoring and the use of recreational mooring buoys in Dubai waters. The regulatory framework applies to boat and yacht owners, operators, agents, marinas, and marine service providers. The rules focus on raising navigational safety, preventing marine collisions, and protecting the marine ecosystem.
The UAE Air Force's Al Fursan aerobatic display team demonstrated Chinese-built L-15E advanced trainer jets at the Marrakech Air Show 2026 in Morocco. The team has also been invited to perform alongside Russia's Russian Knights at the 16th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Beijing. Observers note that these international appearances highlight the growing global adoption and versatility of Chinese aviation platforms.
Total expenditure in the UAE space economy expanded by 27.1 percent to AED 5.52 billion, according to the latest Space Economic Survey released by the UAE Space Agency and the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre. The commercial sector accounted for 48 percent of total spending, reaching AED 2.64 billion. The survey also recorded significant increases in Emirati participation, youth employment, and female representation across the sector.
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