The DIFC Wills and Probate Registry (DIFC WPR) for Non-Muslims, which covers assets in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah, had 2,900 registered wills since opening in May 2015, Gulf News reported last September, with an average of 150 wills being registered each month.
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UAE leads Arab region in World Bank’s ease of doing business ranking
Dubai: The World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business 2018 report revealed today that the UAE is ranked 21 st globally and is ranked top of Arab countries for the fifth year in a row. Additionally, the report showed that the UAE is ranked in the top ten globally …
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UAE telco du reports rise in Q3 profit
Sultan also announced the nominations of Fahad Al Hassawi and Farid Faraidooni as deputy CEOs. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the GCC straight to your inbox.
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CASE STUDY: Dubai Properties’ floating villas in Dubai Canal
Dubai Properties in September celebrated the voyage of the UAE’s first-ever water home as it made its way along the city’s newest attraction – the Dubai Water Canal – to berth at Marasi Business Bay. During the following days, a further eleven homes …
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Millennium Plaza Dubai Is Leading City Business Hotel 2017
Millennium Plaza Dubai, a luxury accommodation along Sheikh Zayed Road, has been recognised by World Travel Awards as Dubai’s Leading City Business Hotel for 2017. General Manager Nemo Acimovic received the award at a gala ceremony held at Armani Hotel …
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Dubai Fitness Challenge: Day 10
Dubai: The past two weeks of the Dubai Fitness Challenge has seen the participants Gulf News is following bursting with more energy as they push themselves to the limit everyday during the monthlong fitness campaign. Apart from exercising everyday …
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Dubai housemaid cleared of insulting the Quran
Dubai: A housemaid has been cleared of insulting the Quran by placing a copy of the holy book on the floor and sitting on it following a heated argument with her sponsor. The sponsor was alleged to have asked her 36-year-old Indonesian maid to clean the …
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DAFZA Launches First Regional e-Commerce Free Zone Dubai CommerCity
The project will accelerate the growth of the e-commerce market and will provide an environment that stimulates creativity and attract more direct foreign investments in line with Dubai Plan 2021 which aims to create a unique and sustainable economy based …
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Jamie Harron, Brit jailed in Dubai hell prison for ‘touching man’s hip’ reveals ordeal on This Morning
A BRIT jailed in Dubai for “touching a man’s hip” has opened up about his nightmare ordeal after “three-and-a-half months of hell”. Jamie Harron, 27, was convicted of public indecency and thrown in a hellhole jail after Emad Tabaza claimed he had touched …
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UAE users can now delete embarrassing WhatsApp messages
Dubai: Ever have one of those embarrassing moments when you mistakenly sent a private message to all your colleagues? Creators of the popular messaging tool WhatsApp have just activated a new feature that saves the day for users by removing texts that have …
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Abu Dhabi boy’s rape-murder case: lawyer asks court to reconsider charge
Abu Dhabi: The hearing of a Pakistani man accused of raping and killing his nephew during Ramadan resumed on Tuesday. The accused appeared in court and repeatedly denied raping and murdering 11-year-old Azan Majid Janjua, whose body was found on the …
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UAE Property Developer DAMAC Ranks First on Forbes Global 2000 List of Fastest Growing Companies Worldwide
DAMAC Properties, a leading luxury real estate developer in the region, has clinched the number one spot on the Forbes Global 2000 List of Growth Champions, making it the fastest growing company worldwide among the top 2,000 listed by Forbes. The Forbes …
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Dubai property brokers earn over Dhs1bn in commissions
Real estate brokerage commissions in Dubai reached over Dhs1.3bn during the first nine months of the year, the Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced. The number of active brokers in Dubai’s real estate market currently stands at 6,200. The …
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1,000 extra tickets for Louvre Abu Dhabi for November 11 opening
Abu Dhabi: It’s where you watch the rise, fall and rise of humanity throughout time. And it’s the first universal museum in the Arab world. And while being universal, it will also present Arab and regional art in a historical context, according to organiser.
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1,000 extra tickets for Louvre Abu Dhabi November 11 opening
Abu Dhabi: It’s where you watch the rise, fall and rise of humanity throughout time. And it’s the first universal museum in the Arab world. And while being universal, it will also present Arab and regional art in a historical context, according to organiser.
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Dubai Chamber Announces Sponsors, Partners for Global Business Forum on Africa 2017
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the list of sponsors and supporting partners for the fourth Global Business Forum on Africa, which will be hosted on November 1-2, 2017, in Dubai’s Madinat Jumeirah. Held under the patronage of His …
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Busting Some Myths: Local Sponsors’ Impact On UAE Businesses
what happens when you come up against the local sponsorship rules that apply when you’re starting a business in the UAE? With a few exceptions, all businesses starting in the Emirates must be at least 51% owned by UAE nationals. If you’re from outside …
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