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Dubai Municipality has updated planning regulations for the Al Satwa district to expand development permissions and support higher-density residential and commercial use. Under the new rules, internal road plots permit ground-plus-two residential apartment buildings, while external road plots allow commercial ground floors with two or three apartment storeys. Plots measuring 1,000 square metres or more qualify for developments of up to eight residential storeys.
Emirates 24|7 published a regulatory guide outlining how consumers and small-to-medium enterprises in the UAE can resolve disputes with licensed banks and insurance firms through Sanadak. Established in 2023 under Central Bank supervision as the MENA region's first financial ombudsman, Sanadak handles issues spanning accounts, loans, mortgages, virtual currencies, and insurance. Complainants must first give institutions 15 days to resolve matters, with initial filings being free and appeals subject to a refundable Dh500 fee.
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed has announced a series of tourism initiatives, including the Dubai Access Club loyalty programme and direct tourist visa processing via Visit Dubai. The initiatives will take effect in November 2026 under the Shared Digital Channels Initiative to support the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.
General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs - Dubai, Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai, Dubai Digital Authority
Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman has departed on an official state visit to China following an invitation from Chinese President Xi Jinping. The bilateral agenda focuses on expanding investment in energy, logistics, and manufacturing after bilateral trade exceeded $25 billion in 2025. Discussions also aim to accelerate negotiations on the China-GCC comprehensive free trade agreement.
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