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Dubai Municipality has identified more than 44 areas across the emirate where buildings and villas may be allocated for shared housing under Law No. (4) of 2026. The newly issued planning guide mandates minimum space requirements and restricts buildings to either individual or family accommodation. Property owners and leasing operators have been granted a one-year period running from September 8, 2026, to regularise existing properties.
Billionaires who left or loosened ties with the United Kingdom over the past two years represent an estimated $160 billion in combined wealth, according to Fortune and Bloomberg calculations. The departures have been driven by UK tax changes, including the end of the non-domiciled regime and higher capital gains taxes. The United Arab Emirates, Monaco, and Switzerland have emerged as primary relocation destinations.
The UAE has established a five-year Golden Residency visa pathway for high-achieving secondary school students and their families without requiring a local sponsor. According to the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, applicants must achieve at least 95 percent on their secondary school examinations and receive a recommendation from the Ministry of Education. The program aims to attract and retain international talent across academic and professional fields.
Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security
Dubai-based corporate consultancy Avyanco has launched an end-to-end UAE business formation package priced at AED 10,499. The fixed-fee offering covers trade licensing, flexi-desk registration, investor visas, banking assistance, and corporate tax registration. The service is designed for local and foreign entrepreneurs to provide clear upfront pricing.
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