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Why fake news about the UAE's golden visa should give us all pause
The National News
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Since 2019, when the UAE introduced its 10-year residency programme – usually referred to as the golden visa – hundreds of thousands of people have obtained one. The visa’s popularity should not be surprising; it empowers people to put down roots...
Sheikha Bodour: Unesco nomination for Sharjah's Faya an extraordinary journey
The National News
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Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi has told how Sharjah's historic Faya being nominated as a Unesco World Heritage Site is a moment she will always cherish. In an interview with The National, Sheikha Bodour reflected on the "extraordinary"...
The Countries With The Highest Share Of International Migrants May Surprise You
Zero Hedge
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The number of international migrants worldwide hit 304 million in 2024, a figure that has doubled since 1990. As people relocate across borders for reasons ranging from work opportunities to conflict and displacement, certain countries have become...
EditorialWhy fake news about the UAE's golden visa should give us all pause
The National News
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Since 2019, when the UAE introduced its 10-year residency programme – usually referred to as the golden visa – hundreds of thousands of people have obtained one. The visa’s popularity should not be surprising; it empowers people to put down roots...
Mapped: Countries With the Highest Share of International Migrants
Visual Capitalist
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June 18, 2025
Countries With Highest Proportion of International Migrants This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. The number of...
France ready to intercept Channel migrants on boats bound for UK
The National News
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France is working on new rules of engagement that would allow its police to board small boats up to 300 metres from the coast to stop them from reaching Britain, the Interior Ministry has told The National. The neighbours hope to unveil the...
Empowering African journalists to reframe migration narratives
Daily News Tanzania
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June 17, 2025
NAIROBI, KENYA : Journalists from across Eastern Africa have gathered in Nairobi for a crucial three-day regional training focused on inter-storytelling in labor migration, organized under the Joint Labour Migration Programme (JLMP). The event,...
Rubio hopeful of Gaza ceasefire in ‘near future’
The National News
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Live updates: Follow the latest on Israel-Gaza US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday said he was hopeful a Gaza ceasefire would be secured in the “near future”, but said challenges remained and blamed Hamas for the process dragging on. The...
Global gender gap narrows, but full equality 'still 123 years away'
The National News
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The global gender gap has closed at its fastest rate since the Covid-19 pandemic, but parity could be as much as 123 years away, a World Economic Forum report found. WEF's Global Gender Gap Report 2025, released on Wednesday, revealed significant...
Samsung focuses on voice commands for XR headset
The National News
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Samsung Electronics' coming extended reality headset will focus on a multimodal experience centred on voice as it prepares to enter its newest hardware category later this year, a senior executive has said. The company is in no rush to release the...
How a Coptic children's charity is building bridges between Christians and Muslims in Egypt
The National News
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On a table in Nermien Riad's office is a hard, round nut, about the size of a fist. It is the fruit of the doum palm, a tree native to North Africa. The tree takes years to grow and mature, and those who plant it are not likely to see or enjoy the...
Bitcoin soars to all-time high of $117,000 on rising institutional demand
The National News
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Bitcoin has climbed to an all-time high above $117,000 on Friday, driven by an increased risk appetite, strong institutional demand and the Trump administration's crypto-friendly policies. The world's largest cryptocurrency has so far gained more...
UAE stays course on five million barrels production capacity plan by 2027
The National News
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The UAE said on Thursday it was committed to staying the course on its plan to be able to produce five million barrels per day by 2027. The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure re-established its commitment to the goal on Thursday, according to...
Impact of geopolitical events on oil market should not be overstated
The National News
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The recent escalation in regional tensions sparked a sharp response across global markets, with oil prices briefly surging above $80 amid heightened uncertainty. Fortunately, the situation evolved rapidly. Nerves had calmed when a temporary...
US imposes sanctions on UN human rights rapporteur for Palestinian territories
The National News
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday said he is imposing sanctions on the UN special rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories. In a post on X, Mr Rubio said the sanctions were being imposed on Francesca Albanese...
Yapita Health Expands Medical Mission with Free Expert-Led Camps Across 18 African Regions
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 10, 2025
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 10: Continuing its mission to make quality healthcare accessible to underserved populations, Yapita Health, India's leading medical tourism company, has announced the expansion of its free medical camp initiative...
UAE says reports of Dh100,000 golden visas for certain nationalities are false
The National News
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The UAE has denied that golden visas can be purchased for a one-time fee, following widespread claims in Indian media of a scheme said to be aimed at Indian nationals. The statement from federal immigration authorities followed a frenzy of reports...
UAE's Raza grateful for chance to guide Dubai Capitals in Global Super League
The National News
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After guiding the UAE team for a number of years as their captain before transitioning to coaching, Ahmed Raza will add another feather to his cap after being entrusted with coaching DP World International League T20 champions Dubai Capitals in...
Dubai Police release video of driver fined Dh50,000 for high-speed overtaking on hard shoulder
The National News
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Dubai Police have released footage of a man driving at high speed in the hard shoulder past a queue of cars stuck in standstill traffic. The video, filmed at an unspecified location in the emirate, was shared to emphasise the importance of...
Jailed PKK leader Ocalan speaks on camera for first time in 25 years
The National News
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The jailed leader of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has made his first appearance on camera in more than two decades, as he reiterated a call for the group to lay down its weapons and move towards non-violent politics. The PKK and its...