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A new 375-metre air-conditioned pedestrian walkway connects Dubai's Etihad Rail station to the Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Station in approximately five minutes. The bridge features moving walkways on both sides, allowing passengers to switch to the Dubai Metro Red Line without using road transit. The connection links Al Yalayis Station directly to Dubai's rail, bus, taxi, and parking networks.
A delegation from the Government of Dubai Media Office met with representatives of Shenzhen News Group on the sidelines of the Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen. The discussions focused on expanding coverage of Dubai across Chinese media platforms and building partnerships in content development, digital media, and knowledge exchange. The meeting followed separate engagements by the Dubai delegation with multiple prominent Chinese media outlets.
Dubai and UAE authorities have updated entry and residency frameworks across tourist, property, and long-term visas. Key changes include broadened visa-on-arrival eligibility, faster 48-hour tourist visa processing, removed minimum property purchase thresholds for sole owners, and linking residency renewals to unpaid traffic fines. Expanded categories for the 10-year Golden Visa and new specialized visit visas have also taken effect.
Foreign entities invested 3.433 billion manats (approximately $2.02 billion) into Azerbaijan's fixed capital in January–September 2026, marking a 17.8% year-on-year increase. According to the State Statistical Committee, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and Türkiye were among the leading foreign investor nations alongside China and others. The investments covered capital assets including facility construction, modernization, and industrial equipment.
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