Dubai: The Emirates International Forensics Conference and Exhibition slated for April 9-11 will offer a forum for police, forensic and criminology specialists to share latest expertise and technology to better solve crimes and using science to serve …
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How to succeed with off-plan property investment
For instance, the UAE Central Bank’s rule allows only 50 per cent loan-to-value ratio, meaning you need to stump up 50 per cent of the property value in a deposit. This avoids investors putting down low 10 per cent deposits, only to resell the property …
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First Abu Dhabi Bank rebrands property unit
First Gulf Properties, the real estate service provider and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), has changed its name to “FAB Properties.” It manages a diversified portfolio of more than 20,000 units across different market segments.
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Dubai Chamber launches retail group to raise standards
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the formation of the Retail Business Group, a new organisation that aims to promote the cooperation among retailers in the city. The organisation is the 29th sector-specific business group …
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Rat sighting delays Air India flight from Sharjah to Thiruvananthapuram
Sharjah: An Air India flight from Sharjah to Thiruvananthapuram … A spokesperson from Air India confirmed to Gulf News that flight AI 968 was being prepared for departure when the rodent incident happened. “Rats onboard an aircraft can lead to a …
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Drone light show to dazzle Abu Dhabi Corniche night sky
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Corniche will light up on Saturday night in a spectacular fashion with a drone light show to mark the closing weekend ceremony of Mother of the Nation Festival and also to recognise Year of Zayed. Closing this edition’s festival with …
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Qatar, UAE spend heavily on lobbyists amid a war of words
The UAE has an arrangement with The Harbour Group … The crisis, according to Qatari officials, was triggered nearly a year ago when hackers took over their state-run news agency and posted fabricated comments attributed to Qatar’s ruler that called …
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Deported Canadian-Kenyan opposition figure says he was ‘marooned’ in Dubai
NAIROBI, Kenya — A Canadian-Kenyan opposition figure who claims he was drugged and forcibly deported to Dubai said Friday he was “marooned” at the airport there but intends to return to Kenya as soon as possible. A Kenyan court on Thursday fined top …
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Dubai Property Market to Banish Real Estate Gloom With Expo 2020 Megaprojects
It has been almost half a decade since Dubai was awash with exuberance following its Expo 2020 bid win. The property pundits of the day predicted vast transformative effects for the emirate such as vertiginous property value hikes, sold-out hotels and a …
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Abu Dhabi court charges seven men with murder of woman, gold jewelry theft
The Abu Dhabi Court of First Instance has charged seven Asian men on the basis of murder and theft after they killed a woman whilst robbing her house. The men have been reportedly accused of fatally beating and kicking the woman after they broke into her …
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Deported Kenyan opposition figure says ‘marooned’ in Dubai
NAIROBI, Kenya – The Kenyan opposition figure who claims he was drugged and forcibly deported to Dubai says he is “marooned” at the airport there but intends to return to Kenya as soon as possible. A Kenyan court on Thursday fined top officials including …
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Dubai’s Danube delivers $95m Glitz Residences project
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Dubai launches first Happiness Platform on Jumeirah beach
The platform, which also features a library, is equipped with solar-powered lighting poles so that the public can visit the platform at any time, state news agency WAM reported. Alia Al Harmoudi, director of the Environment Department in Dubai Municipality …
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New bridge opens to traffic in Dubai
A new bridge linking Marrakech and Airport Roads intersection in Dubai has been opened to traffic. “If you are heading from Deira towards Al Khawaneej using Airport Road, you can now use the new bridge on Marrakech-Airport Roads Intersection,” Dubai’s …
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Dubai Showcases Modest Fashion Without Runways or Models
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A weeklong fashion event in Dubai is being held without catwalks, models or skin-baring designs. Instead, around 30 designers of fashionable modest wear — some Muslim and others not — from nearly two dozen countries …
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West Coast starting Dubai World Cup horse race as favorite
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Arrogate started the Dubai World Cup from the ninth gate last year and won. West Coast has drawn the ninth gate this year and is the race favorite. Bob Baffert has a shot at becoming only the second trainer to win the $ …
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