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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 parents warned about dangerous social media challenges in schools

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Parents of children enrolled in Dubai private schools are being urged to stay alert after education and health authorities raised concerns about dangerous social media trends circulating among students.

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), alongside the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), has issued an advisory warning parents about risky behaviours reported in some schools. These include choking, breath-holding, applying pressure to the neck or head, and participation in viral challenges.

One of the most concerning trends highlighted is the “Skull Breaker Challenge”, where two people deliberately kick the legs from under a third person, causing them to fall, often backwards, risking serious head or spinal injuries. The challenge previously gained attention on social media in 2020 and had prompted warnings from Dubai Police at the time.

KHDA stressed that while children may see these actions as jokes or harmless fun, they carry serious and immediate health risks. Students found participating in, encouraging, or recording such behaviour will face disciplinary action under their school’s behaviour policy. In more serious cases, matters may be referred to external authorities.

What parents should watch out for

Parents are encouraged to remain vigilant and look out for both physical and behavioural warning signs, including:

  • Marks, redness, or bruising around the neck
  • Headaches, dizziness, fainting, or bloodshot eyes
  • Sudden secrecy around online activity
  • Talking about viral challenges or risky games
  • Unexplained mood or behaviour changes
  • Wearing clothing that hides the neck area

Any concerns should prompt an immediate conversation with the child and contact with the school if worries persist.

Why are these activities dangerous

According to DHA, restricting breathing or blood flow to the brain can be fatal:

  • Brain damage can occur within seconds without oxygen
  • Irreversible damage may happen in under a minute
  • Oxygen deprivation can trigger seizures and heart rhythm disturbances
  • Pressure on the neck can damage airways and blood vessels
  • Multiple countries have reported deaths among children aged 7 to 17
  • There is no safe way to take part in these activities

What parents can do

KHDA is urging parents to:

  • Speak openly with children about the dangers of these behaviours
  • Reinforce that they are not games and can be life-threatening
  • Monitor online activity and be aware of peer influence
  • Contact the school or seek medical advice if they have immediate concerns

While schools are addressing the issue directly with students, KHDA emphasised that parent involvement is critical to reinforcing safety messages beyond the classroom.


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Pakistan and UAE to introduce Pre-Immigration Clearance for travellers

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Travel between Pakistan and the UAE could soon get a whole lot smoother. Both nations are set to sign a Pre-Immigration Clearance agreement that will allow Pakistani passengers travelling to the Gulf country to complete immigration formalities before departure, cutting down long queues on arrival.

The announcement was made by Pakistan’s Interior Ministry following a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and a UAE delegation led by Ahmed Abdullah Bin Lahej Al Falasi, Director General of UAE Customs.

What it means for travellers

Under the proposed system, immigration and relevant clearance for UAE-bound passengers would take place at Pakistani airports, meaning travellers would be able to exit UAE airports directly upon arrival, similar to domestic passengers.

The programme is expected to launch initially as a pilot, with Karachi selected as the first location. Once fully implemented, passengers arriving in the UAE would no longer need to go through lengthy immigration procedures.

The initiative would save time, simplify travel, and significantly improve the passenger experience. The UAE delegation welcomed the move, calling it beneficial for travellers from both countries and expressing readiness to cooperate.

While no official signing date has been announced yet, both sides have agreed to continue coordination to finalise the administrative and technical framework of the pilot project. If successful, the system will be expanded to additional cities.

Pakistan already operates a similar model with Saudi Arabia, which allows Hajj pilgrims to complete immigration procedures before departure.


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Dubai RTA is trying school transport pooling: Here’s what it means for parents

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School runs in Dubai could soon get a lot easier for parents.

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a new school transport pooling pilot set to launch in early 2026, designed to reduce traffic around schools and offer families a safer, more convenient alternative to daily drop-offs and pick-ups.

The initiative, developed in collaboration with Yango Group and Urban Express Transport, will introduce shared school buses serving multiple schools within defined geographic zones. The goal is to reduce the growing reliance on private vehicles for school drop-offs and pickups, which has contributed to congestion during peak hours.

RTA says the move comes as more families rely on private cars for school runs, adding to congestion during peak hours. By encouraging shared transport, the authority hopes to ease pressure on busy school zones while keeping costs affordable for parents.

According to Ahmed Hashem Bahrozyan, CEO of RTA’s Public Transport Agency, the pilot will offer an affordable alternative to private school transport while improving traffic flow around school areas. He confirmed that the initiative will operate under strict safety and security standards, fully aligned with Dubai’s regulatory framework.

The shared bus model is also expected to shorten travel times, improve punctuality, and create a smoother start and end to the school day. At the same time, it supports Dubai’s push towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly transport options.

RTA said the pilot will be carefully assessed before any wider rollout, with feedback from families playing a key role. If successful, the initiative could reshape how school transport works in Dubai, making daily routines simpler, safer, and less stressful for parents and students.

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