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Sheik Hamdan launches Dubai Re-Tech platform to help real estate area

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5 years ago

November 11, 2021

Staff Reporter

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It will likewise uphold the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan

Another stage to advance development and backing manageability in the Dubai real estate sector has been launched.

The stage, Dubai RE-Tech, will additionally help the emirate’s situation as a main speculation objective, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, announced.

“Directed by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the emirate keeps on speeding up the improvement of its essential areas. We mean to make Dubai’s land industry one of the world’s ideal,” Sheikh Hamdan said.

The platform is essential for drives acquainted with help the execution of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, which means to make Dubai the world’s best city to live in. The new platform will assist with facilitating improve straightforwardness and reinforce investor’s trust in the business.

“We are seeing uncommon development in the area with the quantity of investors expanding by more than 80% in a year, and the worth of yearly land exchanges surpassing Dh250 billion. This development energy mirrors the versatility and engaging quality of the area and the immense chances it offers,” Sheik Hamdan added.

HOW THE DUBAI RE-TECH PLATFORM WORKS

The platform utilizes cutting edge innovations to foster a coordinated land model dependent on man-made consciousness that permits players across Dubai’s realty area to investigate large information identified with the business. It likewise offers devices for future situation based on vital arranging and strategy advancement, and for producing proactive drives to make the most of chances and manage different business sectors changes.

The new drive gives a significant instrument to plan the fate of Dubai’s land area in accordance with worldwide accepted procedures, which thusly helps support investor’s certainty. The stage additionally envelops a coordinated and moment land data set associated with different partners in the area, which offers industry pointers and the future standpoint for the housing market.

One of the essential areas in the city’s economy, Dubai’s land industry has assumed a significant part in drawing in unfamiliar speculations, organizations and new companies to the emirate. This year, the area has effectively seen an aggregate of 38,000 new investors.

The Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan dispatched by Sheikh Mohammed outlines an exhaustive arrangement for reasonable metropolitan advancement in the emirate. Lined up with the UAE’s vision for the following 50 years, the Master Plan centers around improving individuals’ bliss and personal satisfaction, supporting Dubai’s status as a favored worldwide speculation and the travel industry objective and changing it into the world’s best city to live in.

Health

UAE to India travellers face new mandatory health declaration

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3 hours ago

June 30, 2026

Michael Gomes

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If you’re travelling from the UAE to India, there’s a new travel requirement you shouldn’t miss.

India has introduced Air Suvidha 2.0, a mandatory online health declaration system for all international arrivals. The form must be completed within 24 hours before your flight and is required before passengers are allowed to board.

The new system was introduced by India’s civil aviation authorities as a precautionary measure in response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak.

What is Air Suvidha 2.0?

Air Suvidha 2.0 is an online self-declaration portal where travellers must provide their recent travel and health information before flying to India.

Passengers will be asked to submit details including:

Their travel history over the past 21 days
Any possible exposure to infectious diseases
Whether they are experiencing any related symptoms

Once the form is submitted, it is automatically shared with the Airport Health Organisation (APHO) under India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Is the form mandatory?

Yes. All international passengers travelling to India are required to complete the Air Suvidha Self Declaration Form before boarding their flight.

Airlines may ask passengers to show proof that the form has been submitted before allowing them to travel.

Do you need a printed copy?

No. After submitting the form, travellers will receive a confirmation by email, which can simply be shown on a mobile phone upon arrival in India. There’s no need to carry a printed copy.

Completing the form in advance also helps speed up the arrival process by reducing paperwork at the airport.

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Good news for businesses: Sharjah slashes fees and fines

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3 hours ago

June 30, 2026

Michael Gomes

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Businesses in Sharjah can now benefit from a range of temporary fee reductions after Sharjah Police unveiled a new package of incentives aimed at easing costs and supporting the emirate’s business community.

The measures, introduced in line with a decision by the Sharjah Executive Council, include 50% discounts on several security-related fees, along with reduced fines and lower training costs for companies.

What discounts are available?

Under the new initiative, eligible businesses will receive:

50% off security permit renewal fees for commercial activities
50% off security system subscription fees
50% reduction on eligible violations and fines
20% off mandatory training programme fees for companies

Sharjah Police said the initiative is designed to support commercial establishments, encourage business sustainability and further strengthen the emirate’s position as an attractive destination for investment.

How long will the discounts last?

The incentives will be available for three months from the date the decision comes into effect.

Businesses seeking more information about the discounts and eligibility can contact the Sharjah Police Call Centre on 901.

India

Waiting for Indian passport services in the UAE? Here’s the latest update

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4 hours ago

June 30, 2026

Michael Gomes

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Indian nationals in the UAE will have to wait a little longer for regular passport, visa and attestation services to resume.

The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India in Dubai have announced that they will continue offering only emergency consular services until July 1, extending the temporary suspension of routine services by an additional day.

In a post on the missions’ official X account, the embassy said emergency requests for passports, visas, attestation and other consular services will continue to be processed during the transition period.

Why the delay?

The extension comes as the Indian missions complete the handover of outsourced passport, visa and attestation services to Alhind Tours and Travel LLC, which is set to begin operations in the UAE from July 1.

Under the transition plan, previous service providers BLS International and SGIVS Global stopped accepting new applications after June 25, while regular appointments were suspended from June 26.

The missions said the extension is due to administrative reasons.

Need urgent assistance?

Applicants with emergency requirements can contact the Indian missions through:

Toll-free: 800 46342 (800 INDIA)
WhatsApp: +971 54 309 0571
Email: pbsk.dubai@mea.gov.in

The embassy said details about the resumption of normal services from July 2 onwards will be announced separately and advised applicants to follow its official social media channels for updates.