For all expats in the UAE property is usually taxed in its physical location, rather than where the owner is resident, Ms McClafferty says: “This means even non-residents can be exposed to property taxes, although the scope and definition will vary …
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Lack of Academic Freedom Plagues NYU Abu Dhabi
Due to recent tensions between the UAE and Qatari governments, the Qatar-based news network Al Jazeera was blocked in the UAE, affecting NYU Abu Dhabi faculty and students. The internet is also highly monitored by the UAE government and cases of outright …
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Confirmed: Deadmau5 and AxwellΛIngrosso coming to Creamfields Abu Dhabi
Ticket prices start from Dh250. Other performing artists will be announced soon. The news marks Deadmau5’s – pronounced ‘dead mouse’ – return to Abu Dhabi since playing the same festival six years ago. AxwellΛIngrosso are regulars in the UAE …
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Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence & Ransomware on Agenda for RSA® Conference 2017 Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates–(EON: Enhanced Online News)–RSA ® Conference (http://www.rsaconference.com/), the world’s leading information security conference and exposition, has today announced the agenda for this year’s event, which includes a …
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Pupils injured as truck hits school bus in Dubai
Brigadier said Muhair al Mazroui, director of traffic Dept in Dubai Police, told Gulf News that the accident happened in the morning when the truck hit the bus. “One pupil was seriously injured and treated in hospital. The others were treated on site.
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Dubai Safari’s white lion cubs named Leo and Snowy
More than a 1,000 people participated in the contest, Khalid Sultan Hilal Al Suwaidi, director of Leisure Facilities Department told Gulf News on Monday. He said Hussain Nasser Lootah, director-general of Dubai Municipality, decided to give free tickets to …
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UAE woman uses abaya to save Indian driver
Jawaher Saif Al Kumaiti, 22, was driving home after visiting a friend in a hospital when she saw two trucks burst into flames in Ras al-Khaimah, a city in the UAE. She heard someone shouting for help and immediately stopped to assist, Gulf News reported.
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UAE woman saves life of Indian driver in horrific road accident
The 22-year-old woman, Jawaher Saif Al Kumaiti, was driving home after visiting a friend in a hospital when she saw two trucks burst into flames in Ras al-Khaimah, a city in the UAE, and heard the victim shouting for someone to save him, Gulf News reported.
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Latest News and Updates www.stalawfirm.co… Get the latest news and updates … – Dubai Picture
Latest News and Updates www.stalawfirm.co… Get the latest news and updates from STA’s team. Learn more about developments within STA, our events, news interviews, featured articles, video interviews and more. Source by stalawfirm used under Creative …
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Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA): Dubai to Host Largest International Congress on Water Desalination
For the full press release please click on the following link https://www.dewa.gov.ae/en/about-dewa/news-and-media/press-and-news/latest-news/2017/10/dubai-to-host-the-largest-international-congress-on-water-desalination
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Woman falls to death from Sharjah building
A 32-year-old Indian woman died after falling from the 7th floor balcony of her apartment in Sharjah on Monday morning, an official told Gulf News. Police said the Indian woman died due to the impact of the fall. “Police and ambulances rushed to the …
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8,781 seat belt violations in Sharjah in nine months
Sharjah: The Sharjah Police recorded 8,781 seat belt violations by motorists during the first nine months of this year, according to Sharjah Police statistics. Last year, in comparison, 27,238 fines were recorded during the same period. Major Abdul Rahman …
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Fake policemen arrested in Sharjah
Operatives of the Criminal Investigation Department of Sharjah Police have arrested the suspects after the victims from various nationalities lodged complaints with the police. Gulf News learnt that Al Gharb police station received nine complaints from …
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Passengers at Dubai airports to pay excise tax
Dubai: Dubai Duty Free (DDF) confirmed on Monday that both departing and arriving passengers at Dubai’s airports will pay an excise tax on carbonated drinks and energy drinks in line with the UAE’s implementation of the tax. Just like the rest of the …
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How to Set up Your E-Commerce Business in Dubai
Becoming an entrepreneur is like stepping onto the most intimidating roller-coaster in the world. There are ups, the downs and unexpected turns. At the end of it you will come out extremely sick or very happy. In Dubai, which is an e-commerce hub, it is …
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Dubai Properties achieves major construction milestone
conveniently located in proximity to Marasi Business Bay waterfront and within walking distance of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, is scheduled for handover in the third quarter of 2019, said a statement from the developer. Dubai Properties pointed …
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Emaar’s property development business valued at $6.5 bln ahead of Dubai IPO -sources
DUBAI, Oct 2 (Reuters) – The real estate development business of Emaar Properties, which is being listed in an initial public offering (IPO) in Dubai, is expected to be valued at 24 billion dirhams ($6.5 bln), two people familiar with the deal said.
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