Off plan sales continue to dominate the residential property market in Dubai which experts believe is partly due to the recent mortgage cap introduced by the emirate’s Central Bank. Many commentators believe that the cap which means expats need a minimum …
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New opening: Marriott leads a Renaissance in Dubai
This is not the first time the Renaissance brand has been active in the emirate of Dubai. In the 1990s, the 281-key Renaissance Deira was located in what was then prime real estate. However on March 1, 2011, that property was reflagged under the Crowne …
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Review: Le Méridien Fairway Dubai — TLDR Not Great, Don’t Do It
As with my stay in Abu Dhabi, I wanted to sample one of Starwood’s more economically-priced properties in Dubai, as the higher-end hotels have been extensively covered by others. The Le Méridien Fairway in Dubai had a very reasonable prepaid …
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UAE issues first VAT inclusive purchase order
The UAE’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) on Tuesday issued the first VAT inclusive purchase order, and approved the first VAT invoice on its federal financial system. The milestone for the UAE’s tax system follows the launch of value added tax on January 1.
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UAE Finance Ministry approves first VAT invoice
UAE: The Ministry of Finance today issued the first VAT inclusive purchase order, and approved the first VAT invoice on its federal financial system, becoming the first federal entity to implement tax procedures and issue a tax invoice in 2018. The …
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UAE: Amlak Finance declare its housing project completion
(MENAFN) UAE-baded Amlak Finance declared its first fully-owned housing project in Mirdif to have been concluded. Amlak Finance managing director and CEO Arif Alharmi announced “we are pleased to announce the completion of the Amlak’s first fully-owned …
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Lema?: uncovering Abu Dhabi’s science and technology leaders of the future
The aim is to inspire the trailblazers of Abu Dhabi’s science and technology future. Fatima Al Zaabi … leading roles in our Stem industries and represent the Emirate and the UAE in a competitive globalized economy.” Students at Baniyas School …
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Norway suspends arms exports to UAE over war in Yemen
Norway has suspended exports of weapons and ammunition to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over concerns they could be used in the war in Yemen, the country’s foreign ministry has told Al Jazeera. The Scandinavian country said while there was no evidence …
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No major incidents in Downtown Dubai during New Year fete
Dubai: There were no major criminal incidents or serious accidents though more than one million people had gathered to watch the New Year’s Eve celebrations in Dubai, police said on Wednesday. Brigadier Abdullah Al Gaithi, director of Protective Security …
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Hatta Goes Solar
… project consists of 640 solar powered villas, supporting the Hatta Comprehensive Development Plan, launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. As part of the Shams Dubai …
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21 teams compete in the Solar Decathlon Middle East
Dubai: Some 21 teams from 36 universities across 15 countries have been shortlisted for the Solar Decathlon Middle East (SDME) happening in Dubai in November 2018. The SDME is the world’s largest, most competitive competition where teams will design …
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Dubai Duty Free annual sales rose 5.6% to Dh7.05b
Executive Vice-Chairman and CEO Colm McLoughlin said in a statement: “We are pleased to announce such a positive year with 2017 marking our 34th year of business. The entire team at Dubai Duty Free has worked hard to provide passengers with a first class …
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Dubai Metro section to close for 18 months
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has announced the closure of a section of the city’s metro until the middle of next year to allow construction work to take place. The authority previously closed the Red Line between Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT …
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Norway suspends arms exports to UAE amid war in Yemen
Eriksen Soreide said Norway has allowed the sale of weapons and ammunition to the UAE since 2010. The decision to suspend sales for so-called A-material — munitions and arms— was made Dec. 19 and announced on Wednesday. Norwegian news agency NTB said …
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Salman Khan’s Race 3 to be filmed in the UAE?
His affair with the UAE is far from over. Gulf News tabloid! can exclusively reveal that Khan is likely to return to the UAE soil soon to shoot his next project, Race 3, directed by Remo D’Souza. According to our industry sources, the team of Race 3 were …
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Founder’s Memorial to be set up in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: A memorial will be set up in Abu Dhabi in memory of Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the nation, to mark the “Year of Zayed” celebrated in 2018. The memorial commemorates the UAE’s founding father, celebrating his …
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Oman, UAE reach Gulf Cup final
KUWAIT: Oman will square off against the UAE in the 23rd Arabian Gulf Cup final after the teams beat Bahrain and Iraq respectively in the semifinals played yesterday at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium. The finale, set for Friday, will be a rematch of …
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