Dubai: Happiness in society can be measured in a number of ways, such as a low crime rate, a balanced work-life relationship, exercise and yes, it can also be found in safe and healthy food. In the last year, Dubai Municipality carried out a Happiness …
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UAE- Islamic finance gets IMF backing
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) The Islamic banking industry is set to flourish further even in non-conventional markets as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a plan to incorporate Islamic finance into its financial sector assessments of select …
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UAE residents becoming more financially cautious
Dubai: UAE residents are keeping better track of their money than they were four years ago, with more people being careful about budgeting and fewer living beyond their means. According to the latest Moneysmart Index launched by Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank …
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UAE projects pick up momentum on higher government spending
The UAE witnessed solid increase in project awards in the first quarter of 2018 denoting improving investment momentum driven by higher public spending. According to data from Meed Projects and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) on project award in the GCC …
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Video: Why now is the right time to invest in Dubai property
Joanne Phillips, general manager of the mortgage division at Holborn Assets, says now is a great time to buy in Dubai. But she warns: “It’s a very difficult market to predict. People have been saying we’ve bottomed out for the last six months, but honestly …
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UAE Banks Operate 5,274 ATMs
according to UAE Central Bank statistics. On a different note, Central Bank statistics released recently on the latest financial developments in the country by the end of March indicated that the number of national banks stood at 22, with their branches …
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A new design-led hotel has opened in Al Jaddaf
Located in the centre of Dubai’s Cultural Village … In the rooms, you’ll find a luxury bed, walk-in high-pressure rain shower, complimentary high-speed WiFi, 49-inch HDTV and a complimentary breakfast included in the room rate.
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Dubai hospitals trial latest medical headband technology to cut stroke deaths
Next generation health technology is being slowly drip-fed into hospitals and clinics in Dubai to see what impact they could make to the lives of thousands of patients in the near future. A trial period for the latest intake on the Dubai Future Accelerator …
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Abu Dhabi’s VPS Healthcare Said to Hire Rothschild for IPO
The Abu Dhabi-based healthcare provider could sell shares as early as next year, some of the people said, asking not to be identified because the matter is private. A final decision hasn’t been made and the company may decide not to proceed with a sale …
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Dubai’s water, theme parks cut entry fees
Dubai: Leisure parks can be exciting for everyone … That’s about Dh600 to Dh2,520 for a family of four on a day out. The good news is that a number of amusement parks have recently slashed their door prices and UAE residents can save up to 50 per …
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UAE residency move ‘to help boost property sector’
The UAE cabinet, presided over by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved steps that would allow for 100 per cent ownership of UAE-based businesses by foreign investors by the end …
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UAE Bayut’s mother company expanding with Mubawab-Morocco
In a statement, Emerging Markets Property Group (EMPG), the parent company of UAE real estate portal Bayut.com, announced that it has acquired Morocco’s largest property portal Mubawab. Headquartered in Casablanca, Mubawab was founded in 2011 by …
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Danube Group well positioned to serve property buyers and investors in Dubai’s real estate as UAE extends residency to 10 years
Udaipur : The latest UAE Cabinet’s twin decisions to extend the residency permit up to 10 years for foreign investors, qualified professionals and talented students as well as offer 100 percent foreign ownership of private companies are expected to steer …
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Long-term visas to boost investment in UAE or not?
The new long-term visa for international investors and specialist professionals will have far-reaching impacts on the property market in the UAE. According to Dubbizle, a property website, the change will help boost the real estate sector and encourage …
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Dubai Customs Showcases IPR Efforts to Japanese Delegation
Dubai Customs’ IPR Department received a Japanese business delegation at its main building in Mina Rashid. Yousef Ozair, Director of Intellectual Property Rights Department (IPR), Narmin Ahmad Ali Issa, Director of Legal Affairs Department, Mohammed bin …
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Property for sale in UAE
Browse listings of houses, apartments, land, commercial property and other real estate for sale in UAE, advertised by owners, agents, developers & portals or jump to results for popular locations using the links on the right. Something of a playground for …
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Look: This UAE hotel is going plastic-free
… luxury hotel is opening in the UAE in just a few months and it is making a special pledge that only just a few in the industry have so far done. Jumeirah announced on Wednesday that its 293-room beachfront property in Saadiyat island, Abu Dhabi …
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