He landed in Dubai with just 630 dirhams in 2003 with no job and no contacts … Many people came forward to help when the news spread that I was building a mosque, but I had decided earlier itself that it would be my gift to the people, for peace and …
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Filipino dance troupe in Dubai preserves Filipino heritage
Dubai: Preserving Filipino culture and showcasing Filipino talent are the ultimate goals of the Dubai-based Filipino folk dance troupe called Lunhaw International Performing Arts Dubai (Lipad). But getting people interested in an artistic expression that …
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Dubai Summer Surprises from June 22-August 4
Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), the annual citywide summer celebration in the city, will return to the city from June 22 to August 4, 2018, offering a six-week extravaganza of sales, retail experiences and events. Organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail …
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Dubai developer hails new plan to take property deals online
The CEO of a Dubai-based developer has hailed plans by Dubai Land Department (DLD) to launch a global virtual real estate platform. Muhammad BinGhatti, CEO and head of architecture at Binghatti Developers said the new smart platform, which will move real …
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UAE Embassy gives away free apartment for Ramadan
Dubai: A family’s prayers were answered this Ramadan with the gift of a brand new apartment. The flat was provided to the Egyptian family under the directives of President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Shaikh Mohammad …
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What makes Dubai a 5-star real estate investment destination
The Dubai real estate sector’s growth is largely driven by foreign nationals living in the UAE and overseas investors living in different parts of the world. The Dubai Land Department (DLD) recorded 69,069 real estate transactions with a total value …
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Four factors affecting prospects of Dubai property
When considering the outlook for Dubai’s property market, there are two sides to the coin. I always try my best to objectively review both sides of that coin but through this public medium, I will focus on the positives. There are four pillars of growth: A …
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Dubai cancels corporate fines in bid to boost business
Dubai is exempting companies from administrative fines in a fresh effort to stimulate business, which has been dampened by new taxes and slumping asset markets. A decree by Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum cancels fines imposed by the …
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Dubai Cancels Corporate Fines to Boost Business
The business landscape has been dampened by new taxes and slumping asset markets. A decree by Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum cancels fines imposed by the Department of Economic Development through the end of 2018, the DED announced on …
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Dubai to host first ever customer happiness summit and awards
Dubai will host its first ever customer happiness focused summit and awards in October this year at an event that will feature government officials, experts, business people and investors, it was announced on Tuesday. The one-day event – which will be …
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Cost of Living: Dubai More Economical Than Most of Its Peers
Dubai, the region’s hub for business and financial centre, is more economical than most cities in the Western world as its residents enjoy stronger purchasing power, reveals a new study released on Tuesday. Ranked 28th among the world’s top 77 cities …
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UAE bans fruits, vegetables from Nipah-hit Kerala
Shortly after the ban was announced, Indian Ambassador to the UAE Navdeep Singh Suri told Gulf News that the embassy has taken up the matter with the UAE. “We have taken up the matter with the relevant authorities in the government of UAE who have …
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Dubai responds to baby oil rumour
Dubai: Don’t be slick when it comes to spreading fake news, warned Dubai Municipality on Tuesday. Residents have recently been spreading allegations on social networking sites that a brand of baby oil contained allergens, and warned against using the …
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Uber in talks to get back on the road in Abu Dhabi
Uber is working toward resuming service in Abu Dhabi. Mohamed Darwish Al Qamzi, general manager of the UAE-based Center for Regulation of Transport by Hire Cars, said he’s confident that the ride-hailing company will return to doing business in the United …
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Uber in talks to resume Abu Dhabi services: Abu Dhabi official
DUBAI (Reuters) – Uber Technologies [UBER.UL] is in talks to resume services in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, an Abu Dhabi transport official said on Tuesday. Mohamed Darwish Al Qamzi, General Manager of The Center for Regulation of …
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Dubai cancels corporate fines in fresh effort to boost business
DUBAI (Reuters) – Dubai is exempting companies from administrative fines in a fresh effort to stimulate business, which has been dampened by new taxes and slumping asset markets. A decree by Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum cancels fines …
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Uber in talks to resume services in Abu Dhabi: transport official
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – U.S. ride-hailing company Uber Technologies [UBER.UL] is in talks to resume services in Abu Dhabi after a nearly two-year suspension, a transport official said on Tuesday. Services of Uber and Middle East rival Careem were suspended …
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