The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism and Dubai Future Foundation have established their Intellectual Property Clinic as a permanent service following a trial. The initiative provides eligible Emirati entrepreneurs with one-to-one advisory sessions to evaluate brand assets and prepare for formal IP registration. The programme supports Dubai's D33 economic agenda by helping homegrown businesses build foundations for investment and international expansion.
Dubai authorities have announced details for the Dubai Access Club, an invitation-only program offering a five-year multiple-entry visa. The visa permits stays of up to 90 days per year for commercial and tourism purposes to support the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum introduced new regulatory and digital initiatives permitting visitors to apply directly for tourist visas through the Visit Dubai platform starting November 2026. The launch also features the invitation-only Dubai Access Club, offering repeat visitors a five-year multi-entry visa permitting stays of up to 90 days annually. Visa applications continue to be vetted and formally approved by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs.
Dubai has introduced regulatory updates permitting international visitors to apply directly for tourist visas via the Visit Dubai website starting November 2026. Entry permits will continue to be verified and issued by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai. The emirate also unveiled the Dubai Access Club for frequent visitors.
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