The updated Rental Index Calculator from Dubai Land Department’s Real Estate Regulatory Authority has just been launched. The Rera Rental Index Calculator is an online ‘guiding tool’ on how much rent you should be paying, and on whether you will …
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Dubai Land Department updates rental index for 2018
Dubai Land Department has updated its rental index for 2018 and added a new land rent index. The index is used to determine rental rates for various types property in Deira, Bur Dubai and freehold areas in the emirate. It is also a reference point in case …
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Dubai rents drop by as much as 25% in some areas
… that some areas saw declines of as much as 25 percent Declines in the Dubai Land Department’s recently updated rental index for residential, commercial and industrial properties mean that tenants will not face increased rent and generally reflect a …
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International exhibition of Indian properties to be held in Dubai next month
Over 200 developers will be showcasing more than 1000 projects at the Indian Property Show to be held in Dubai from December 7 to 9. This is the first international exhibition of Indian properties held by the Confederation of Real Estate Developers …
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Dubai rents get a reality check
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that the rental index has been updated for 2018. The new update is for all residential, commercial and industrial properties in Dubai. The update was much-needed since residential rents have declined in several …
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Looking for a job change in UAE? Here’s the 2018 salary guide
UAE e-commerce sector to rise to Dh40 billion in 2018, the report said. The UAE technology market has grown from an estimated Dh15.8 billion in 2013 to a projected value of US$ 17.2 billion last year, indicating significant growth. The region has seen a …
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UAE IoT market to triple to $35 billion by 2019
“While the IoT era is still several years away from becoming widespread, UAE organisations can get a head start in 2018 by transforming their technology infrastructure to drive new business models, and customer and citizen services,” said Andrew …
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Dubai Municipality quashed 60 social media rumours in two years
The municipality verified 15 rumours in 2015 after the launch of the ‘Confirmed News’ service on July 23 that year, said Khater Hassan Al Nuaimi, director of Customer Relations and Partners Department in Dubai Municipality. In 2016, the number of …
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UAE ‘has clear vision’ on economic diversification
Dubai: The UAE has a clear and comprehensive vision to diversify its economy and achieve an optimal balance between its various sectors to ensure sustainability and create new business opportunities, said Hamad Bu Amim, president and CEO of Dubai Chamber …
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Travel Counsellors UAE launches new ‘route to entry’ for travel and tourism industry professionals
UAE. Travel Counsellors UAE has launched a new ‘route to entry’ for industry professionals looking to establish their own home-based travel business. The Dubai-based branch of global homeworking firm Travel Counsellors LLC has introduced a unique …
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UAE e-tailer rolls out heavy arsenal in White Friday blitz
Dubai: Souq.com is not holding anything back this week … “We are still in the process of scaling up the business. Amazon has certainly helped on the operational side. “That’s 50 times bigger than we were last year.” A successful White Friday …
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Sask. graphic designer represents Canada at WordSkills competition in Abu Dhabi
The 2017 WorldSkills competition in Abu Dhabi was an incredibly experience for Saskatchewan graphic designer Kyla Henry. Last month, the 21-year-old went up against 28 other competitors in graphic design technology, testing their abilities in the areas of …
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UAE MoF Organises a Workshop Titled ‘Practical Application for the Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreements’
The Ministry of Finance (MoF), organised a workshop titled ‘Practical Application for the Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreements’, in cooperation with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), between 20-22 November in Dubai.
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Sea Shepherd eco group drops anchor in UAE
Natalie Banks, Managing Director, Sea Shepherd UAE, told Gulf News on Monday that the new chapter will work to promote marine conservation in Gulf waters and is backed by an energetic bank of global staff and volunteers. “It’s an exciting time to be …
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Watch: Van goes up in flames in Dubai
Fire crews from the Dubai Civil Defence were seen fighting the blaze early in the afternoon. A Dubai Civil Defence (DCD) spokesperson told Gulf News they received the fire alert about the incident at 1.02pm and the first responders reached the site at 1.09pm.
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UAE’s solar lagoons a source of clean energy, research claims
The waters of the UAE are a potential source of clean energy which can enable it to form a salt-exporting industry, according to researchers at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). The study – conducted by chemical engineering professor Dr Samir Abu …
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