LONDON (Reuters) – The government of Qatar said it Monday it was taking the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations’ International Court of Justice over what it described as human right violations. The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt imposed a …
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Dubai’s private sector sees strong growth, but hiring remains dull
“New project wins, Expo 2020 and forecasts of robust demand underpinned business confidence,” it said. Dubai’s economic growth slowed last year, with gross domestic product growing 2.6 per cent to Dhs389bn in 2017 compared to a growth rate of 2.9 per …
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Weak rupee sparks NRI interest in Indian property
The slide in the Indian rupee seems to be encouraging non-resident Indians living in the UAE to further invest in their homeland, with lesser dependence on finance, reveals a survey conducted by the organisers of the Indian Property Show. Based on feedback …
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UAE securities regulator examines Abraaj investor impact
UAE’s top securities regulator is working with the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to ascertain whether local investors have been affected by the financial woes of private equity firm Abraaj, the watchdog said on Sunday. These are the first …
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UAE FTA urges registrants to ensure data confidentiality
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has not authorised any third-party entity to request personal or corporate financial or accounting data from businesses registered with the Authority for tax purposes. There have recently been several instances where …
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Noor Dubai Foundation fights visual impairment in Bangladesh
Noor Dubai Foundation recently treated 6,100 people suffering from visual impairment through eye camps in Rajshahi, Bangladesh. A non-profit organisation, Noor Dubai Foundation aims to treat preventable forms of blindness and raise awareness of diseases …
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UAE markets see further improvement
Dubai: The Dubai Financial Market General Index (DFMGI) took off last week, advancing by 77.59 or 2.62 per cent to close at 3,041.72. That’s the biggest one-week move since the beginning of the year. There were 25 advancing issues and 11 declining …
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UAE regulator examines Abraaj investor impact
ABU DHABI, June 10 (Reuters) – United Arab Emirates’ top securities regulator is working with the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to ascertain whether local investors have been affected by the financial woes of private equity firm Abraaj …
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Watch: New Dubai road opens
Dubai Mall and the Dubai International Financial Centre as the new road network between Shaikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road opened. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai on Friday opened the Phase II of the Parallel Roads Improvement Project at …
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Developer unveils MidEast’s largest living green wall in Dubai
Dubai Properties has unveiled the Middle East’s largest living green wall at Dubai Wharf, located in the heart of Culture Village overlooking the historic Dubai Creek. Extending 210 metres in length and rising six metres high, the impressive vertical …
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Binghatti says economic reforms will trigger ‘significant growth’ in Dubai
RELATED ARTICLES: Dubai to waive late property registration fee | Abu Dhabi’s $13.6bn cash package set to boost infrastructure | Developers laud UAE’s ‘landmark’ long-term visa Economic reforms including a waiver on late property registration fees will …
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New UAE Stimulus Likely to Easy Pressure on Real Estate Sector
Real estate prices have been on the decline for the last three years due in large part to oversupply from the off-plan market, and not enough demand to meet handovers. 33,000 units were delivered over 2016 and 2017 in Dubai, with 2018 forecast to deliver …
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Dubai school fee freeze a relief for parents with tight budgets
who also has three children in Dubai, said the news filled him with joy. “I am currently the director manager of eForce Engineering Consultancies and am responsible for two of my children who go to university and a daughter in secondary school …
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No increase for private school fees in Dubai this year
Dubai-based parents have seen the cost of private school fees rise several times over the last few years, but it’s good news for the academic year 2018 to 2019. In a bid to reduce the financial burden on parents, the Dubai Executive Council has approved …
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Dubai’s bus stations are getting a significant facelift for Expo 2020
Expo 2020 is less than two years away, and Dubai is gearing up to handle the mass influx of visitors that it will bring. To that end, the RTA has announced plans for the installation of new bus routes and stations to accommodate all the extra people.
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Dubai’s crazy new burgers plus where to watch the World Cup
Every week, the Time Out Dubai team discusses the biggest news and trends from across the city, in addition to revealing the best places across town to visit right now. It’s your chance to look behind the headlines and find out what makes the city tick …
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Dubai group to support Dharavi slum redevp
MUMBAI: A Dubai-based group, MBM, will support Maharashtra … Stay updated with all the Mumbai Latest News headlines here. For more exclusive & live news updates from all around India, stay connected with NYOOOZ.
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