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Stay up-to-date with the latest updates from over the weekend, exclusively from Arabian Business. Here's what you missed on Saturday and Sunday.:

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has announced that UAE residency visa applicants can electronically upload their health insurance documents, according to local reports.

In addition, the UAE has achieved a massive milestone in its foreign non-oil trade sector, with the value of goods and services reaching a new high of AED3.5 trillion in 2023.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) reported a surge in the combined ridership of public transport and shared mobility services in 2023, with the total number of passengers reaching an 702 million, a 13 percent increase from 2022’s 621.4 million.

Meanwhile, Kuwait has announced a reduction in working hours for some employees, during the Holy month of Ramadan.

In Saudi Arabia, ROSHN Group, the kingdom’s real estate developer and a giga-project under the Public Investment Fund (PIF) broke ground on mixed-use project and lifestyle destination, MARAFY.

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While the name of the enterprise is yet to be revealed, the former PLT CEO exclusively shared with Arabian Business that he and the international supermodel are planning to launch a new venture in Dubai