News from the UAE

A Pakistani expatriate has retired after completing 41 years of service with Ras Al Khaimah Police. He called the UAE his true home after more than four decades in the country. The retired expat now plans to begin a new business chapter in the same emirate. For UAE residents, his story reflects long-term settlement and career reinvention after retirement.

Two Indian expats living in the UAE have each won $1 million in the Dubai Duty Free draw. One winner said the money will help him open a mall in Tamil Nadu. The draw was the latest held by Dubai Duty Free. For UAE residents, this shows that such draws can lead to large winnings.

Dubai Miracle Garden has officially opened for its 15th season, welcoming visitors to displays of nearly 200 million flowers. Entry is free for visitors on their birthday, according to the Dubai attraction. For people living in the UAE, it marks the return of one of Dubai's best-known flower displays for the new season.

Dubai has introduced a new law aimed at reducing overcrowding and congestion in shared housing across the emirate. The rules apply to shared accommodation in Dubai's neighbourhoods, and the emirate is revealing which areas are approved for shared housing. No further amounts, deadlines or conditions have been specified in the announcement.

Dubai Municipality's move to legalise shared accommodation has brought relief to residents in Dubai, who say they had been eagerly awaiting the news. The announcement came on Wednesday, and families are now covered by the new shared housing rules. Many residents hope the change will help bring down rents.