according to UAE News Agency (WAM). The show will also emphasise the readiness, courage and professionalism of the armed forces to confront regional threats and all forms of challenges that may face the state and other GCC and Arab countries. This is …
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After Venice sinks, you can visit it in Dubai
A replica of the northern Italian city of Venice is being constructed in the Middle Eastern capitol city of Dubai and is expected to be ready for visitors in 2020. The miniature version of The Floating City will literally float two-and-a-half miles off the …
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After the expo: What happens when Dubai’s global extravaganza is over?
The Dubai World Trade Center Conference and Exhibition Center will … Siemens has already agreed to build a new logistics hub in District 2020 according to local news, as well as consultancy firm Accenture. Located one metro stop away from Al Maktoum …
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Dubai school for entrepreneurs as young as six
One Dubai school is hoping to cultivate the latter by introducing … The catalyst for this is Navin Valrani, school chief executive and a graduate of leading business schools The Wharton School, where he is now on the executive board, and at the London …
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Dubai contractor Drake & Scull appoints new chairman, MD
Dubai’s Drake & Scull terminates CEO after less than a year During the latest meeting of the new board, members emphasised the completion of DSI’s capital restructuring programme as a top priority to boost liquidity and stabilise the business.
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Dubai property market not so hot
Dubai itself is a brand and we believe in our team and all the planning done. So, we did our homework well and we’re ready for the test.” The downturn hasn’t been bad news for everyone though. China State Construction Engineering Corporation says it’s …
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The Latest: Dubai’s ruler sending plane loaded with tents
The Latest on violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine state and the flood of ethnic Rohingya refugees into Bangladesh (all times local): 1:30 p.m. Dubai’s ruler is sending a Boeing 747 cargo plane loaded with tents to shelter Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.
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Dubai Property Set to Fall Further as Vacancies Climb
Dubai residential property prices and rents are set to fall further as losses of high-paying jobs and dwindling household incomes boost vacancies across the city, according to Phidar Advisory. “The false start of early 2017 is over and the cracks are …
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Dubai Property: New Projects Flourish
Property developers in Dubai showcased new multi-billion-dollar mega-projects on Monday despite falling prices, in the hope of stimulating demand and helping to end a three-year market downturn. Exhibitors at the three-day Cityscape Global showed off …
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NICL Dubai property scam: Phoney figures used to save major accused
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani courts have apparently been misled to save the skins of six accused persons in a high-profile property purchase scam involving the National Insurance Company Limited (NICL). An officially commissioned report confirms that the company …
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Dubai Properties to showcase high-powered realty portfolio at Cityscape Global
Visitors to the Dubai Properties stand, S1D10 at Sheikh Saeed Hall 1, will be treated to the master developer’s innovative vision for the city’s future development. Dubai Properties, a leading Dubai-based real estate master developer of renowned …
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Dubai developers unveil mega projects at property show despite downturn
Developers showed high-end skyscrapers at the three-day Cityscape Global property show in Dubai with hopes of stimulating and helping to end a three-year downturn in the real estate market Dubai: Property developers in Dubai showcased new multi-billion …
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Revealed: Dubai’s most sought-after neighbourhoods
The higher end communities of Arabian Ranches, The Springs and Akoya Oxygen are the top three most searched for villa neighbourhoods in Dubai, although a growing number of people are searching for midmarket properties, according to online marketplace Dubizzle.
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Gulf real estate expo highlights affordable housing shortage
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Tens of thousands of luxury projects were on display at a premier global property show in Dubai on Monday, but missing from the glittering mock-ups and pipeline of home dreams being rolled out were more affordable …
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Dubai Harbour to Get Second Cruise Terminal
Meraas, a Dubai-based holding company, has announced that Dubai Harbour will have a second cruise terminal in addition to the one already revealed in January 2017. Dubai Harbour will be the first cruise destination to build two terminals simultaneously …
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In pictures: Dubai reveals legacy plans for Expo 2020 district
Authorities in Dubai have unveiled plans for a new business and residential district that will utilise the site of World Expo 2020 when the exhibition is finished. District 2020 will span more than two million square metres and serve as a hub for strategic …
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Dubai raises $1.1bn loan for metro expansion
The government of Dubai has raised a $1.1bn loan that will be used to extend the city’s metro rail system, completing the first step of an infrastructure financing programme which could total as much as $2.8bn, sources familiar with the matter said on …
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