“We are here for the rejection of the offensive,” lawmaker Hamouda Siyala told Reuters news agency. Some parliamentarians appeared to be incensed by the UAE’s “extremism” allegation, although they did …
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UAE implements plan to offer five-year visas to entrepreneurs
The move is part of the UAE’s aim to enhance the ease of doing business in the country. The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship will be in charge of issuing the residency visas while HUB71 …
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Sharjah’s Al Mujarrah: A place where cultures…
Although famous for Sharjah’s Rain Room and its Islamic Museum, Al Mujarrah is a home away from home for Pakistani families. For many who are not familiar with Sharjah ahead of the opening of the …
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Sharjah Ruler honours Lebanon’s Amel Int’l with a $1m grant
H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has presented the third annual Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support,SIARA, to Amel …
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Homefront: ‘how can a buyer ensure banks don’t undervalue an off-plan property?’
In the current market I have heard of some newly completed properties being valued by UAE banks at approximately 12.5 per cent less than their original purchase value. The banks will only mortgage 75 …
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UAE starts granting five-year residency visas to entrepreneurs
The UAE has started issuing five-year residency visas to entrepreneurs as part of its aim of improving the ease of doing business in the country. The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship …
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Dubai said to mull plan to freeze rents for 3 years
“Right now, all rental decisions are based on the Dubai Rent Index, and it will continue to be so until the three-year no-hike proposal is cleared,” the spokesperson added. Gulf News also reported …
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Dubai-bound passengers delayed by 14 hours in India
About 180 passengers due to fly to Dubai from Pune, Maharashtra on a SpiceJet flight endured a long night when their flight was delayed by 14 hours. According to a complaint filed by one of those due …
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Plans for mega Dhs25 billion Riviera-style development in Dubai revealed
It will host another city record with Dubai’s longest swimming pool plus The Dubai Mall by The Sea – a 12,6000 sq m space boasting waterfront retail, dining and leisure activities, floating yacht club …
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Video: Super Sale Dubai, Gulf News went shopping for bargains in malls
The malls get so crowded from 12 noon onwards Park in the higher level parkings (lower level is always full) Don’t immediately be seduced by the discount Plan your purchases ahead of time The list …
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Brexit uncertainty could draw more attention to Dubai real estate market
The Dubai Real Estate market is likely to be impacted by UK’s uncertainty to stay or exit the European Union (EU). The ambiguity of the exit plan and the rejection by the British Parliament of the …
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UAE starts issuing five-year residency visas to entrepreneurs
The UAE Government started issuing five-year visas to eligible entrepreneurs as part of its initiative to improve the ease of doing business in the country. The Federal Authority for Identity and …
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UAE upholds Turkish national’s life sentence for ‘terrorism’
The United Arab Emirates’ Supreme Federal Court has upheld a life sentence against a Turkish citizen accused of fundraising for Syrian groups the al-Nusra Front and Ahrar al-Sham, the Emirates News …
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Abu Dhabi Launches Second Oil, Gas Exploration Bid Round
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is launching Abu Dhabi’s second competitive bid round for oil and gas exploration of conventional and unconventional resources, the state oil firm said …
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Abu Dhabi developer launches freehold waterfront apartments
It will also be one of the first properties available for foreign freehold ownership, following Abu Dhabi’s recent legislative changes. Azure Al Reem occupies a waterfront location on the increasingly …
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Aldar Properties : Reem Central Park gets artworks
Aldar Properties PJSC (Aldar), in partnership with Abu Dhabi Art (under the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi), has commissioned a series of public artworks for the newly-opened Reem …
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Abu Dhabi allows foreigners to own land for first time
Abu Dhabi is allowing all foreigners to own land for the first time in its history. The move is meant to boost the slumping property market in the United Arab Emirates capital amid low oil prices …
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