DUBAI: Bank financing provided to the property and construction sector in the UAE increased by $4.4bn (AED16.5bn) during H1 2017, about 6.2% from the end of 2016. The total bank credit channelled to the sector by the end of June reached $77bn (AED281.2bn …
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Bank financing to UAE property sector tops USD76bn in H1
(MENAFN) Bank financing offered to the property and construction sectors in the #UAE reached USD76.5bn amid the first half of the year, growing by Dh16.5bn. Accordingly, funding offered to the sectors covered 19.3 percent of the whole credit channeled to …
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Man arrested in Dubai after smuggling 5.7M pills in sheep intestines
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – A state-owned newspaper in Dubai is reporting a man has found himself in a legal mess after allegedly trying to smuggling 5.7 million amphetamine pills into the sheikhdom hidden inside sheep intestines. Al-Bayan newspaper …
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Abu Dhabi husband marries Hyderabad woman, divorces her and snatches away her passport
She travelled to Abu Dhabi after the marriage. She has six daughters and two … She desires to return home,” he said seeking the minister’s help in getting her back to India. Get latest news & live updates on the go on your pc with News App.
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Dubai real estate market sets the pace for renewed growth in the GCC
Dubai – The hottest real estate market in the Gulf is holding up gains from the last half of 2016, records from the Dubai Land Department (DLD) show. Its report for the first six months of 2017 indicates that Dubai real estate transactions totalled about …
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Job losses, income cuts weaken property demand in Abu Dhabi
Contractions in household incomes and workforce redundancies in both the public and private sectors have weakened real estate demand in Abu Dhabi, a new report by consultancy Core Savills has found. The residential sales market in the UAE capital has seen …
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Abu Dhabi: Four detained for YouTube videos
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Public Prosecution has ordered the imprisonment of three young men and a girl for posting unlawful video clips on YouTube. They were detained for seven days for further investigation, the prosecution said on Sunday. #شرطة_أبوظ …
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NYU Abu Dhabi Researchers Identify Unique UAE Green Alga With Properties That May Provide an Alternative to Palm Oil
Researchers at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) in collaboration with other groups have discovered that the unique genomic traits that allow local green algae to survive in a desert climate may have far-reaching potential for biotechnical applications.
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Abu Dhabi: Four jailed for YouTube videos
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Public Prosecution has ordered the imprisonment of three young men and a girl for posting unlawful video clips on YouTube. They were detained for seven days for further investigation, the prosecution said on Sunday. #شرطة_أبوظ …
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Beyond Borders: Abu Dhabi event celebrates India, Pakistan friendship
Abu Dhabi: “When you set aside politics … which was exclusively covered by Gulf News. The organisers said it was follow-up act of an initiative during last Ramadan. “We distributed home-cooked food at some mosques in the capital for iftar.
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Dubai road accidents lead to massive traffic jams
Dubai: Long delays and queues greeted motorists in different parts of Dubai during early morning rush hours on Sunday, as vehicular accidents caused some tailbacks on major thoroughfares. Civil works on busy streets have also added to the traffic woes of …
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Dubai Police urge Filipinos to report crimes
Dubai: Dubai Police officials on Saturday met with Filipino community leaders to raise awareness on UAE laws — including the new traffic laws — and urged them to help ‘police’ the city by reporting crimes, emergencies, or any violations. The …
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Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Anyone who enjoys spending time by the water will enjoy a stay at Traders Hotel. With the capital’s Maqta Creek on its doorstep, this 301-room property not only has its own private beach, but also offers some of the best night views in the city.
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UAE, other Arab countries, condemn van terror attacks in Spain
The United Arab Emirates has condemned the van attacks carried out terrorists … In a statement carried out by Bahrain News Agency, BNA, the ministry extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery for the …
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UAE-based Haj packages see 30% price drop
Dubai: Prices of UAE-based Haj packages have fallen around 30 per cent this year because of greater competition among Haj tour operators, following a new pilgrim quota system, operators and officials have said. This year, 6,228 Haj permits were allocated …
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UAE students score high in A level results
Dubai: Over 3,500 students in the UAE who appeared for their … Principal Brendon Fulton at DBS told Gulf News: “We are absolutely delighted with the performance of our A-Level students this year, who, in the face of significant curriculum changes …
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Dubai population set to double by 2027: say researchers
But Dr. Fayez Elessawy, a researcher at UAE University (UAEU), who led the research told UAE daily Gulf News, the growth was due to immigration and not natural growth. Elessawy said the Dubai-focused research showed that the city had seen a “rapid …
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