Changes to UAE Cabinet's laws governing family sponsorship is a positive move that will encourage more skilled people to come to the Emirates.
That's the view of Byron James, partner at Expatriate Law, who says it'll benefit people who could afford to sponsor their families but couldn't do so due to their profession.
He says it'll be interesting to see the full scope of the new rulings.
Saudi Arabia forecasts deficit of $44 billion in 2026 budget
Saudi Arabia approved the kingdom's budget for 2026 with an estimated deficit of 165 billion riyals ($44 billion), the Saudi state news agency reported on Tuesday.
US holiday shoppers shake off economic blues for online spending spree
US consumers shrugged off worries about the economy after their Thanksgiving dinners and went on a $23.6 billion three-day online shopping frenzy that exceeded analyst expectations, kicking off the holiday season.
UAE, Kuwait sign MoU to expand space partnerships
The UAE and Kuwait have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at building a comprehensive framework for collaboration in space sciences, advanced research, and national capacity development.
Amazon and Google launch multicloud service for faster connectivity
Amazon and Google introduced a jointly developed multicloud networking service on Sunday to meet growing demand for reliable connectivity the companies said in a statement, at a time when even brief internet disruptions can cause major outages.
Airbus hit by new A320 quality problem after software recall
Airbus confirmed on Monday it faced an industrial quality issue with metal panels on some A320-family jets, in its latest challenge after a recall to fix a computer glitch.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
Apple Inc. shares fell Monday after a closely followed analyst warned that demand for the firm’s new iPhone 16 Pro model has been lower than expected. Is this a sign that the AI software just isn’t ready?
Does working from home kill productivity or can it benefit staff by giving them more flexibility and a better work/life balance?
Dubai’s current population is more than double compared to almost twenty years ago, which now stands at 3.7 million. Lots of families are also moving to the UAE now. So what does it mean for the property market?
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