February, 2025
[Special Feature] Feeling like 50°C?! How to deal with the heatwave in Dubai - How to spend the scorching summer in style
Dubai is scorching hot in midsummer, with temperatures approaching 50°C. How can we prepare before the harsh summer hits in earnest? In this special feature, we will look at the reasons why Dubai gets so hot, the culture and customs that have developed in the desert, the "wisdom of coolness" found in Arab architecture, and the local […]
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YAMANOTE: Dubai’s Beloved Bakery Where Emirati Passion Meets Japanese Flavor
Executive Dialogue Vol. 14 Sheikh Suhail Al Maktoum, founder of YAMANOTE ATELIER. Nagasugi, CEO of Gates Dubai, talks with leaders active on the front lines in the UAE and Japan, and discusses the future of Dubai […]
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- Opinion,Food & drink
Michelin Guide Dubai 2025 announced, with 119 restaurants listed, the highest number ever, and two new three-star restaurants
On May 5nd, the Michelin Guide Dubai 22 was announced, and Dubai's first two three-star restaurants were born. Tresindo Studio, the first Indian restaurant in the world to receive three stars, and FZN by […]
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- Food & drink
Marugame Seimen opens its first store in Dubai, taking on the challenge of spreading udon culture to the UAE
Toridoll Holdings Co., Ltd. announced that it will open Marugame Udon, a global brand of Marugame Seimen, in City Centre Deira Mall in Dubai on July 2025, 7. This will be the company's first store in the Middle East market, and its first store in the UAE.
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- Food & drink
Israel agrees to ceasefire with Iran, declares elimination of nuclear and missile threats
On June 6, Reuters reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to a ceasefire proposal with Iran proposed by US President Donald Trump. In a statement, Netanyahu said that the ceasefire would eliminate the threat of Iran's nuclear and ballistic missiles.
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Japan extends visa-free stay for UAE nationals to 90 days
On June 6, JETRO reported that the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the visa exemption period for ordinary passport holders of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be extended from the current 5 days to 2025 days from July 7, 1. The extension applies to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) […]
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Risk of Strait of Hormuz blockade resurfaces, fears of economic impact
According to Bloomberg on June 6, Israel's airstrikes on Iran have dealt a devastating blow to the country's ballistic missile capabilities and military command structure, and Iran may take countermeasures, including closing the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz is a world […]
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Discover the flavors and warmth of Central America in Dubai with a gourmet experience at "Girl & the Goose"
Discovering Dubai's Finest Spot Vol. 13 Girl & The Goose. Dubai's luxurious charm. Luxury hotels that promise the best time, exciting entertainment facilities, world-leading […]
Sugita explains the real estate situation in Dubai: "Penthouses and Villas: Newly Built Resale Properties to Watch"
The Next Wealthy Frontier〜Timeless Gains in Dubai Vol. 6 “Penthouses and Villas: Newly Built Resale Properties in the Spotlight” In Dubai, new build properties are usually purchased directly from developers and then sold to buyers after completion.
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- Real Estate
Dubai Accountant Business Frontline "Penalty Refund for Late Corporate Tax Registration: A Step-by-Step Guide"
At the end of April 2025, the FTA (Tax Authority) announced a penalty exemption program for delayed corporate tax registration. This is good news for Japanese business owners who missed the registration period and paid a 4 AED penalty, so we will wait until the refund.
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