Abu Dhabi tells pet owners to register cats and dogs from February 3
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Pet-Friendly Accommodations
UAE cities Hatta, Al Ain lead the pack for pet-friendly vacation spots in the Middle East: Report
Globally, Frankfurt tops the list with 75.29 percent of accommodations being pet-friendly, followed by Washington, Munich, and Zurich
Abu Dhabi
UAE: Peta offers $5,000 reward after cats dumped in desert
Animal rights organisation offers $5,000 for information about cats left in the desert in the UAE
Pet ownership
Pet retail surges in UAE, market to hit $2bn, grow 700% by 2025
The predicted massive demand surge in the market, in turn, has triggered aggressive expansion drive among leading sector players such as The Petshop
Beaches
Dubai announces new dog-friendly beach
Dubai Islands Beach will allow dogs to swim, says Nakheel
expat job losses
Video: How coronavirus job losses have impacted pet ownership in Dubai
Rescue centres in the emirate are receiving 8,000 adoption enquiries per month from departing expats.
5-star hotel
Dubai hotel offers pet-friendly package for $299
W Dubai on Palm Jumeirah has launched the P.A.W. (Pets Are Welcome) package
Al Bustan Zoological Centre
How illegal UAE wildlife sales have shifted online
The UAE introduced a law banning the ownership and trade of wild animals, but sellers have shifted their illegal activities online, with numerous ads on social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram