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The Digest: The United Arab Emirates has ordered the closure of an Iranian state-linked hospital in Dubai, citing its ties to the Iranian regime and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The facility, operated by the Iranian Red Crescent Society and employing over 700 people, is one of...

The Digest: Iranian drone attacks have struck the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ), the UAE's largest port and oil storage facility, sparking a fire with no casualties reported. A separate "drone-related incident" hours later caused a fire near Dubai International Airport, temporarily...

The Digest: Six people have been killed and at least 141 injured, including Nigerian nationals, after Iran launched another wave of missile and drone attacks targeting US-linked assets in the United Arab Emirates. The UAE Ministry of Defence said its air defence systems intercepted nine...

The Digest: The United Arab Emirates has updated its Remote Working Visa programme, increasing the required income documentation period from three to six months. Effective January 27, 2026, applicants must now submit six months of bank statements to demonstrate stable earnings and employment...

The Digest: The UAE has tightened its entry regulations for Nigerian nationals, banning transit visa applications and imposing new limits on tourist visa eligibility. The changes are part of a broader policy shift aimed at reducing travel to the UAE from Nigeria, particularly to Dubai. Key...

Ghana transforms an entire generation into digital assets through a $1 billion partnership with the UAE to create Africa's largest coding academy. Quartz Africa reports that the Ningo-Prampram tech hub aims to train one million young coders over the next four years, positioning programming...