Dubai: Government service centers across Dubai are closed today … using the kiosk instead of going to the counter,” the 43-year-old from Egypt told Gulf News. Some transactions that require physical appearance have remained open for people.
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Judo Federation chastises Abu Dhabi over Israeli treatment
JERUSALEM – The International Judo Federation is demanding that the United Arab Emirates treat Israeli athletes equally after reports it is banning the Israeli flag at an upcoming contest. A letter from the IJF to the president of the UAE Judo Federation …
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Dubai Zoo to close on November 5
Dubai: The 50-year-old Jumeirah Zoo will now be closed in preparation for the opening of the Dubai Safari project, Dubai Municipality announced on Wednesday. In a press release, Khaled Al Suwaidi, director of Leisure Facilities Department at Dubai …
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‘Dubai Tap’ to help save 27,000 litres of water per person for ablutions
told Gulf News the new taps will also be used in Dubai Municipality projects. As per the agreement, the company shall bear all costs for the production and marketing of the product, while the Municipality shall encourage property developers to use Dubai …
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Former UAE resident battles bizarre case of ‘identity theft’
Dubai: A bizarre case of “identity theft” has landed a former UAE resident in serious trouble. Pakistani Zair Mohammad claims copies of his Emirates ID are being brazenly used by unknown persons to rent cars and take loans in his name, even as he faces …
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First Nine Months of 2017 Show Dubai Real Estate in Recovery
Dubai’s property market continues to show signs of recovery ahead of world Expo 2020, with sales volume the highest in pricey central neighborhoods around the iconic Burj Khalifa building, according to a government release on Monday. The Dubai Land …
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Dubai property deals reached Dh204b in nine months
(MENAFN) In the first nine months of the current year, Dubai property transactions totaled of Dh204 billion through 52,170 transactions, according to the Dubai Land Department (DLD) data released on Monday. This compares to Dh259 billion worth of property …
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Dubai Real Estate Demand High as Expo 2020 nears [Infographic]
Total real estate transactions in Dubai for the first nine months of 2017 hits AED 204 billion (approximately $55.5 billion) According to Dubai Land Department (DLD), the total value of real estate transactions for the first nine months of 2017 reached …
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Dubai real estate trade value tops $55bn
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that the total value of real estate transactions for the first nine months surged to hit Dh204 billion ($55.5 billion). It was achieved through 52,170 transactions. According to DLD report, there were a total of …
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$8 Billion Invested In Dubai Real Estate From Pakistan, NAB Now Trailing The Investors
National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance sub-committee has recently instructed National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to probe an investment of $8 billion made by Pakistanis in Dubai real estate. NAB has also been directed to get information from …
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Arab woman arrested for cheating property buyers in Dubai
The Dubai Police arrested an Arab woman who was wanted for duping four property buyers by claiming to be engaged in real estate investments. The woman used different names to conceal her identity and swindle innocent investors. Major General Khalil Ibrahim …
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Emaar chairman expects special dividend pay out from real estate listing by Jan
Emaar Properties Chairman Mohammad Al Abbar said on Tuesday he expects to issue a special dividend in January from the proceeds of the partial listing of the Dubai property developer’s real estate unit. Emaar announced this week it would list up to 20 …
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Dubai Crown Prince orders new 30-year housing plan for Emiratis
Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan has directed Dubai Municipality chiefs to draft a housing plan that will satisfy the expected property needs of UAE nationals over the next 30 years. In a series of tweets, Sheikh Hamdan said the project will be given “top …
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Djokovic, Wawrinka target Abu Dhabi return
Joining them in Abu Dhabi will be Dominic Thiem, Milos Raonic and Pablo Carreno Busta. Get latest news & live updates on the go on your pc with News App. Download The Times of India news app for your device.
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Sharjah to host Hassan Sharif retrospective
Sharjah: Hitherto unseen work of late Emirati artist Hassan Sharif will be on display in Sharjah, beginning November 4, as the Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF) presents a retrospective of the pioneering conceptual artist who transformed the UAE’s art scene …
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Shaikh Sultan endorses Sharjah Leadership Program 4
Sharjah: The Sharjah Leadership Program (SLP), held a ceremony on Wednesday for its fourth batch of graduates at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre. The ceremony, which celebrated 30 graduates, was attended by His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin …
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Dubai takes the business of governance seriously
The Dubai Industrial Strategy 2030 entered its implementation phase at the beginning of this year with aspirations to create 27,000 industrial jobs by 2030. Earlier this month, the Executive Council of Dubai provided an update on its most notable progress.
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