Residential property prices registered 12 month decline of 2% on average while rents declined by up to 5% in some key areas Off-plan residential properties accounted for 61% of the total transfers during the quarter Approximately 3,800 units were handed …
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MAG, Wasl and Dubai Properties take top honours at Arabian Business Real Estate Awards
The UAE’s biggest real estate players walked away with the biggest prizes at the first ever Arabian Business Real Estate Awards held on Monday night, at the Ritz Carlton, DIFC. Wasl Properties received the “Pioneers of Real Estate Award”, for its …
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Map shows average rental price at every stop on the Dubai Metro
But Property Finder’s map of the average yearly cost of renting a one-bedroom a few metres from each Dubai Metro station is pretty interesting… especially if you’re a daily commuter. It seems that, in some cases, you can get a much better deal on …
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How Dubai is emerging as the hub of the future
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has broadcast a sponsored programme on Discovery ME detailing the city’s efforts to become a Hub of The Future. The programme details Dubai’s journey from a trading port to a global hub for commerce, trade …
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Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Inaugurates Orange Business Services Regional HQ in Dubai Silicon Oasis
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), today officially inaugurated Orange Business Services’ new Middle East innovation hub and regional business headquarters at Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO).
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Somalia to halt UAE funding for troops as relations sour
The UAE’s state news agency, WAM, said some of the 47 Emirati Armed Forces personnel on the plane were held at gunpoint and assaulted by Somali security forces. The money was allocated to support the Somali army and trainees, WAM reported. “The UAE …
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His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Inaugurates Orange Business Services Regional HQ in Dubai Silicon Oasis
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), today officially inaugurated Orange Business Services’ new Middle East innovation hub and regional business headquarters at Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO).
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High-end Abu Dhabi developers sense property market rebound
Developers of high-end homes in Abu Dhabi appear to be sensing a bottoming of the market and are pressing ahead with new schemes, according to real estate consultancy Cluttons. Its Abu Dhabi Property Market Outlook report for Spring 2018 said the first …
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New fee for manual handling of baggage at Dubai International Airport
Dubai: Passengers flying out of Dubai International Airport may have to pay extra charges for baggage which require manual handling, Gulf News can reveal. A new fee has been introduced for manual handling of baggage that do not conform to standard size and …
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Dubai ruler allocates plots for 10,000 homes for Emiratis
“We have ordered the allocation of new land plots as part of promoting the wellbeing and prosperity of Emirati citizens in Dubai. The new residential communities will feature all essential infrastructure,” he said in comments published by state news agency …
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flydubai starts first direct flights from Dubai to Dubrovnik, Croatia
… with Emirates offers greater frequency and easier access to more than 200 global destinations DUBAI, UAE, 2018-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai’s first flight touched down today in Dubrovnik (DBV). On board the flight there was …
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Dubai airport introduces new fee for luggage that needs ‘manual handling’
Passengers with luggage that requires “manual handling” will have to pay an extra fee at Dubai airport, Gulf News reported on Wednesday. The new charges will apply to baggage that does not conform to standard size and weight regulations. Dnata …
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Video: Leaders honoured at Arabian Business Real Estate Awards
In welcoming the large attendance on the night, Eddie Taylor, editor of Arabian Business magazine, said real estate remains one of the most important industries in Dubai. Last year alone, he said 69,000 real estate transactions took place, with a total …
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UAE announces Isra’a Wal Miraj holiday date
The UAE has announced the federal government will mark Isra’a Wal Miraj this weekend. The country’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation said the Islamic holiday would fall on Saturday, April 14. This means no additional leave for workers with …
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Dubai’s dnata to acquire Qantas’ catering businesses
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UAE accuses Somalia over $9.6 million seized at airport
The UAE’s state news agency, WAM, says 47 Emirati Armed Forces personnel were on board the plane and some were held at gunpoint and assaulted by Somali security forces. WAM reports that the money was allocated to support the Somali army and trainees.
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Dubai Studio City Expands International Reach at Nab Show 2018
At this year’s edition, running from 9 to 12 April 2018 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Dubai Studio City is introducing its unique services and state-of-the-art facilities, designed to support business set-up and growth, at booth SU9824 in the South …
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