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Dubai property market is underestimated, says emirate’s travel industry chief

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The ‘liveability’ of Dubai is a gigantic selling guide that requirements toward be utilized to support the recuperation of the property area, as indicated by Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM)

“The deals of properties in Dubai has soar… a UBS study showed that one of the most underestimated markets on the planet right now for property is Dubai,” said Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM).

Talking at the twentieth version of the Cityscape Global culmination, Kazim added: “There is economical development and a ton of these experts position Dubai as where they can really see development for individuals and organizations also.”

In September, Dubai’s housing market enrolled the most noteworthy worth of deals for almost eight years, as per figures arranged by Mo’asher, the emirate’s true deals value record.

“This has been a record year for the quantity of property exchanges… .I suspect as much far 2021 has in addition to the fact that overtaking been 2020, which isn’t is actually to be expected, yet additionally 2019 and 2018 also,” he added.

The emirate recorded around 5,762 property deals exchanges worth over AED16.2 billion in September, the most since December 2013, as indicated by Mo’asher.

On the variables that are drawing in unfamiliar land ventures, Kazim said: “The liveability part of Dubai is turning into a lot more grounded… this is an enormous selling point and we’re utilizing it significantly more.”

“I figure post-pandemic, a many individuals will pick one objective to remain in for a more extended timeframe too,” he added.

As far as the travel industry and cordiality recuperation, Kazim shared: “Dubai has bounced back more grounded than previously… .we generally need to be superior to where we left things off from the prior year.”

Dubai’s friendliness area – like those all throughout the planet – was hit hard by Covid-19, yet the area is on the road to success to recuperation, with lodgings hitting 62% inhabitance in the principal half of 2021.

The UAE generally speaking outflanked other worldwide the travel industry objections in the principal half, including China (where lodgings arrived at 54% inhabitance), US (45%), Mexico (38%), the United Kingdom (37%), and Turkey (36%).

Supporting the travel industry area’s hearty recuperation, Kazim said: “individuals’ craving and the yearning to get back on a plane and go to another objective is obvious substantially more than ever…people understand that it’s one part of life that they may have underestimated.”

He likewise alluded to the crucial pretended by the private and public areas and the worth of their solid cooperation in speeding up the area’s recuperation.

Following a severe cross country lockdown last year, the DTCM CEO accepts that Dubai had “a first mover advantage” by being one of the principal objections to securely return, in which he said: “This was again setting our situation as the number four globally visited city on the planet, as we draw nearer to being in the best three.”

“25% of our guests that come to Dubai are rehash guests, so they’re in Dubai more than once inside a year time span… this shows that we have all that sightseers need,” he added.

With that, Kazim referred to the viability of a few UAE drives, for example, the Retirement Visa and the Golden Visa in drawing in outsiders, close by the movement of worldwide brands in attracting organizations and new companies.

“Migrating worldwide HQs, local HQs, and family workplaces to Dubai became one of the key things that we pushed for,” he said.

Locale 2020, Expo 2020 Dubai’s heritage project, has been assuming a critical part in understanding this responsibility, becoming home to the world’s driving modern, tech and coordinations goliaths, including Siemens, Terminus and DP World.

“At the point when you have huge players like that settling on determined choices to move, that communicates something specific out worldwide that Dubai is the perfect spot for them,” he added.

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Dubai expands family benefits: Free parking, transport discounts for seniors and people of determination

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Dubai is rolling out a major set of family-focused benefits, offering free parking, transport discounts, and fee exemptions to support Emiratis and strengthen family life across the city.

Under a new partnership between the Ministry of Family and Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), senior Emiratis will soon enjoy free parking and reduced public transport fares. The move is part of the wider ‘Family First’ programme, aimed at easing daily costs and improving quality of life.

Even more significantly, People of Determination will receive sweeping benefits. These include exemptions from Salik toll fees, parking charges, public transport fares, and even vehicle registration and renewal costs. 

Additionally, they will benefit from 50 per cent discounts on taxi fares and driver licensing fees, making mobility far more accessible.

Students are also included in the initiative, with discounted public transport rates, helping families manage education-related expenses.

Officials say the initiative aligns with the National Family Growth Agenda 2031, which focuses on building stronger, more sustainable communities by putting families at the center of planning.

Sana bint Mohammed Suhail, Minister of Family, emphasised that cities prioritising families are better positioned for long-term, balanced development. Meanwhile, Mattar Al Tayer of the RTA highlighted that the collaboration will help shape future transport systems and urban spaces around family needs, reinforcing Dubai’s reputation as a global leader in human-centred planning.

More initiatives announced

As part of the broader Year of Family efforts, the RTA has also introduced a range of community-driven initiatives:

  • Mass weddings for Emirati employees
  • Support for home-based businesses
  • A mobile nursery bus for working mothers on Fridays
  • Digital content promoting Emirati family values and culture
  • Special nol cards dedicated to the Year of Family

Additionally, the RTA continues to expand inclusive services:

  • Dedicated Metro and Tram cabins for women and children
  • Thousands of student nol cards issued
  • Hundreds of driving licences granted to People of Determination
  • Ongoing support services benefiting hundreds of families

This latest move signals Dubai’s continued push toward creating a more inclusive, supportive environment, where families, accessibility, and quality of life take centre stage.

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UAE makes it easier for medical teachers and graduates to work in healthcare sector

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In a move designed to strengthen healthcare in the UAE, authorities have made it easier for medical teachers to work in healthcare sector, without compromising on safety or standards. The licensing requirements for some health graduates have also been eased.

So, what’s changing?

Doctors and professors who teach in universities can now practise in the healthcare sector more easily, bringing their knowledge directly into real-world patient care. This means students learn from professionals who are actively working in the field, not just teaching from textbooks.

Officials say this is a win-win. Patients benefit from high-level expertise, while students gain hands-on learning and exposure to real cases.

The update is part of a bigger plan to modernise the system and make it more flexible, while still keeping strict rules in place to ensure quality and patient safety.

It also helps fresh graduates in nursing and allied health fields enter the workforce faster, supporting hospitals with more skilled professionals.

Authorities say the UAE’s strong digital systems and coordination between government entities are helping make these changes smoother and quicker to implement.


This step brings education and healthcare closer together, helping build a stronger, more skilled workforce while improving patient care across the country.


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Dubai RTA expands vehicle testing centres, opens new facility in Jebel Ali

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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a major expansion of vehicle testing and registration services, identifying Deira, Bur Dubai, and Mohammed Bin Rashid City as key locations for new centres.

The move opens up fresh investment opportunities, allowing existing operators and new investors to establish centres or expand branches under approved regulations.

Jebel Ali testing centre fully operational

As part of this expansion, RTA has also launched the Al Riyada Vehicle Testing and Registration Centre in Jebel Ali, which is now fully operational. The centre offers testing and registration services with extended working hours to improve accessibility and customer convenience.

The initiative comes in response to Dubai’s rapid urban growth and increasing demand for efficient transport services. By expanding its network, RTA aims to bring services closer to residents while ensuring faster and smoother transactions.

Besides convenience, the expansion is expected to enhance vehicle inspection processes and raise overall service quality in line with Dubai’s long-term mobility goals.

Dubai currently operates 29 authorised vehicle testing and licensing centres, all equipped with advanced technologies and skilled personnel.


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