Once pronounced dead after the global economic slowdown of 2008-2009, consultants and developers now say Dubai’s off-plan property market is alive – and kicking – in 2017. Buying off-plan property refers to purchasing property in advance of its completion.
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More part time jobs needed in Dubai
Dubai – According to several studies, the majority of the youth in the UAE prefer to work in the public sector, with higher pay and shorter hours listed as the main reasons. Recruiter Judy Goddard, Founder and CEO of The Brave Ones, told Gulf News that …
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Dubai Car-Free Day on February 5
Dubai: Dubai will observe the 8th Car Free Day on February 5 … Free Days which will help create better awareness,” he said in reply to a question by Gulf News on not announcing two separate days of Car Free Day like last year. In 2016, the Jebel Ali …
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UAE is role model of inter-faith tolerance: Nahyan
ABU DHABI: Shaikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, has noted that the UAE has become a role model for inter-faith tolerance and coexistence among religions. He added that the country has a wise leadership …
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UAE’s first nuclear plant is 75 per cent complete
Abu Dhabi: Construction work on the UAE’s first nuclear power plant is now more than 75 per cent complete, the state-run Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) said on Saturday. Rising from the desert sands in the eastern part of Abu Dhabi emirate …
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375,000 Abu Dhabi students head back to school on Sunday
Abu Dhabi: More than 375,000 public and private school students will start Term 2 on Sunday after a three-week mid-break, announced the Abu Dhabi Education Council (Adec). Adec will also announce the results of the secondary school exams on Tuesday.
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Abu Dhabi levies fee on expat tenants to boost revenues
ABU DHABI Jan 5 The emirate of Abu Dhabi has imposed a fee on expatriates renting homes there as it seeks to increase state revenues that have fallen due to low crude prices. The municipal fee, equivalent to 3 percent of a tenant’s annual rent, will take …
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UAE gold: Prices unswayed by import duty changes
Dubai: The UAE jewellery retailers will not rush to revise prices … retailers to pass on their higher cost of acquiring jewellery to their consumers. Gulf News spoke to multiple retailers, who said they will try and absorb as much of this as possible.
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Kayakers reach UAE on expedition from Kuwait
Abu Dhabi: Kayakers who set off from Kuwait reached the shores of Abu Dhabi on Wednesday as part of an expedition to raise awareness of protecting the marine environment. The team of three kayakers — Kayak4Kuwait — began their journey from the coast of …
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UAE, UK outline cultural exchange programme in 2017
… Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and the Prince of Wales. Robin Mason, Pro-Vice-Chancellor International of University of Birmingham, told Gulf News that as one of the key partners, the university will help …
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Cost of living in Abu Dhabi to increase as municipality fee kicks in
Property owners, however, do not have to pay the fee. The municipal fee in Abu Dhabi mirrors the 5 per cent municipality charge collected in Dubai by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, and the 2.5 per cent fee collected in Sharjah at the time of …
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Property Insurance Dubai by Watania
Property All Risk – This policy is suitable for large, residential, commercial and industrial risks. All risk policy provides a broader coverage than Fire & Allied perils policy. This policy covers accidental loss or damage to insured property.
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United Arab Emirates' leader goes abroad on 'private visit'
… Arab Emirates – The leader of the United Arab Emirates, who has rarely been seen since suffering a stroke nearly three years ago, has left his country for a “private visit” abroad. The state-run WAM news agency announced Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al …
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UAE outlaws keeping wild animals as pets
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has outlawed the keeping of wild animals … and ownership of “all types of wild and domesticated but dangerous animals,” the Gulf News reported. These animals can now only be kept in zoos, wildlife parks, circuses, and …
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35 Abu Dhabi Police services on app
Speaking to Gulf News, Major Mohammad Obaid Al Obaidly from the IT department at Abu Dhabi Police, said the team working on the revamp of the website and application focused on making it easily accessible and straightforward for the public. “We designed …
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Dubai Police’s ‘Report A Crime’ receives 6,669 reports
Dubai: More than 6,669 reports were made through the ‘Report A Crime’ service offered by Dubai Police throughout 2016, showing a 10 per cent increase compared to last year, a senior officer said on Wednesday. The crimes were reported through the Dubai …
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Dubai to build the Middle East's largest marina
As well as increasing tourism in Dubai, it is anticipated that the project will create new employment opportunities and substantial investments. This announcement is pretty great news if you own a neighbouring property, as it’s likely to increase its value.
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