Real estate transactions in Dubai, UAE, during the first half (H1) of the year reached a value of Dh132 billion ($36 billion), achieved through 35,571 sales, mortgages and other transactions, according to figures released by Dubai Land Department (DLD).
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Dubai’s H1 2017 real estate transactions hit $36bn
RELATED ARTICLES: Dubai Land Department and RusBiz ink helpdesk deal | Dubai Land Department system surveys Deira homes | Top five Dubai Land Department products at GITEX The total value of Dubai’s real estate transactions for the first half of 2017 …
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The Expat Renter: Navigating the ins and outs of living in Dubai
The landscape: Unlike in most parts of NYC, rents are at their lowest point in three years While property prices are high in the UAE, it’s a relatively good time to enter the market as a renter in Dubai. After a three-year slump, rents (and prices …
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Emaar Hospitality Group partners with GHS to strengthen its global network further and to shape the future of lifestyle travel
Emaar Hospitality Group, wholly-owned subsidiary of Emaar Properties, the Dubai-based global property developer and key innovative leader in the property industry, has partnered with Global Hospitality Services (GHS) to access its global network to expand …
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VP unveils mega-replica of ‘Dubai Creek Tower’
Accompanying Sheikh Mohammed during the unveiling ceremony was Emaar Properties Chairman Mohamed Al Abbar, Dubai Director of Protocol and Hospitality Khalifa Saeed Sulaiman, Chairman of Dubai Holding Abdulla Ahmed Al Habbai, and a number of officials from …
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Dubai Investments reports net profit of Dh480 million in H1 2017
Dubai Investments, which has stakes in a diverse number of sectors, including real estate, finance, and manufacturing, grew its total assets to Dh16.42 billion, whilst its total income during the period was Dh1.28 billion. The results include 8 per cent …
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Al Qasimia University celebrates Sharjah selection as World Book Capital
Sharjah: Al Qasimia University in Sharjah is celebrating Sharjah’s selection as the World Book Capital 2019 by Unesco. Speaking to Sharjah Government Media Bureau, Dr Rashad Salem, the university’s chancellor, underscored the role played by His …
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Abu Dhabi Ports in Talks for Africa Deal; Signs China Accord
Abu Dhabi Ports is discussing a possible deal in Africa to take advantage of the continent’s growing trade with Asia, Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi said, as the government-run terminal operator got a $300 million investment from China.
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UAE expats decry ‘job discrimination’
Dubai: Some UAE expatriates have lashed out at a career listings … You cannot view this page again,” the message sent to Hillal reads. Contacted by Gulf News, Hillal said she found the hiring agency rather offensive and racist towards Filipinos in …
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Abu Dhabi issues 4,538 new trade licenses in H1
the Emirates official news agency. The half annual report of the ADBC stated that the total number of commercial, industrial and tourist licences reached 111,039, out of which 71,696 were issued in Abu Dhabi, 30,605 in the eastern region, and 8,738 in Al …
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Abu Dhabi Ports in Talks for Africa Deal to Feed Trade With Asia
(Bloomberg) — Abu Dhabi Ports, the government-run terminal operator, is discussing a possible deal in Africa to take advantage of the continent’s growing trade with Asia, Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi said. Shipping between Africa and …
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Abu Dhabi to launch $204m development projects
Developmental projects worth in excess of Dh750 million ($204 million) have been endorsed for launch by the Abu … Dhabi Plan objectives to ensure safe community, and a sustainable, open and competitive economy, reported Wam, the Emirates official news …
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UAE backs Egypt’s UNESCO nominee
Abu Dhabi, July 30 (BNA): The UAE Government voiced its support to the nomination of Ambassador Moushira Khattab as Egypt’s candidate for the post of Director-General post of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, UNESCO.
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How the Brotherhood brainwashed Qataris
Abu Dhabi: The ideology of Muslim Brotherhood … a leading Emirati analyst, told Gulf News yesterday. Dr Al Shaiba added the terrorist group has managed to rule Qatar through spreading its ideology — affecting change in the beliefs and way of thinking …
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315 die on UAE roads first half of 2017
Abu Dhabi: Road-accidents fatalities across the United Arab Emirates dropped 18.4 per cent in the first half of this year as compared to the same period last year, according to statistics released on Sunday by Traffic Coordination Department of the …
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UAE’s ADFD funds 76 Morocco projects worth $2.5bn
RELATED ARTICLES: Abu Dhabi Fund finances $1.1bn worth of projects in Egypt … and industry sectors, according to UAE state news agency, WAM.
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Fertility preservation represents hope of having children in future
Fertility Physicians in Abu Dhabi successfully managed 15 cases of unmarried young … in accordance with the international standards.” – TradeArabia News Service
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