The recent introduction of value added tax (VAT) in the UAE is expected to have only a “limited” impact on Dubai’s real estate sector, according to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and Dubai Land Department (DLD). The UAE began implementing VAT at a …
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UAE good conduct requirement now applies to workers switching jobs
The UAE’s good conduct certificate requirement for visa applicants will now apply to existing workers in the country that are switching jobs, according to reports. Gulf News cited official sources as confirming the certificate is now mandatory for …
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65pc of Sharjah Waterfront City Phase 1 sold out
Sharjah Oasis Real Estate Developments, developer of Sharjah Waterfront City – the largest mixed-use master-planned waterfront community in Sharjah, announced that 65 per cent of its Phase I – 321 villas on Sun Island – has been sold out. The master …
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Sharjah Art Foundation Announces Production Programme Grant Awardees
Egyptian artist Doa Aly (b.1976) — One of the recipients of the 2018 Production Programme grant by Sharjah Art Foundation (Courtesy: youtube.com) On the occasion of the opening of “Active Forms” — Sharjah Art Foundation’s March Meeting 2018 …
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NYU Abu Dhabi Seeking Startups For Second Edition Of Entrepreneurship Programme
NYU Abu Dhabi innovation and entrepreneurship platform startAD has announced its invitation to the innovative startups to apply for the second edition of the hardware Venture Launchpad, a 10-day entrepreneurship programme that will help startups develop a …
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Abu Dhabi Ship Building : sees second highest ever profits
Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) has managed to break through the AED 100-million barrier with its second-highest profits in history for the year ended December 31st. During 2017, ADSB re-branded its market position, and continued to build on the momentum …
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Emaar Properties : Abu Dhabi advance while region dips
Dubai: Dubai dropped 0.3 per cent yesterday as financial and construction stocks weighed on the index while Abu Dhabi gained 0.2pc with support from consumer and telecoms stocks. Emaar Properties closed 0.5pc up after finishing near a 20-month low on Sunday.
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Obtaining a Dubai Visa Residency for Property Owners
Dubai features among the top cities in the world for expatriates owing to better job opportunities, earning potential, world-class healthcare facilities, safety, security and the quality of life that it offers. It is for this reason that instead of living …
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Abu Dhabi: Total Consolidates Its Strategic Partnership with ADNOC by Being Awarded Participating Interests in Two New 40-Year Offshore Concessions on Umm Shaif & Nasr (20% …
PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Total (Paris:FP) (LSE:TTA) (NYSE:TOT) has signed two new 40-year concession agreements with the Supreme Petroleum Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company …
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Dubai ruler comes to aid of friends stranded in desert
The woman wrote on Twitter: “My friend and I got stuck on the desert of Dubai and we got rescued by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid.” The tourist also tweeted a video saying: “This is the video that shows HHS Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid pulling our car …
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Abu Dhabi Police issue warning after boy’s lunch invitation call
Abu Dhabi Police issued a warning to residents on Monday after a boy’s ‘generous’ call on the emergency number. The General Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police recently received a lunch invitation from a generous child on the emergency number (999).
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Dubai pushes solar power cost to world’s lowest as largest single-site solar park set to rise
Dubai: The cost of producing solar power in Dubai is the lowest in the world today. So declared Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, after he broke ground on world’s biggest Concentrated Solar …
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Abu Dhabi Police issue warning after boy’s ’emergency’ lunch invitation call
Abu Dhabi Police issued a warning to residents on Monday after a boy’s ‘generous’ call on the emergency number. The General Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police recently received a lunch invitation from a generous child on the emergency number (999).
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Dubai’s non-oil foreign trade rises to Dh1.3tr in 2017
Saudi Arabia is Dubai’s leading business partner among GCC and Arab countries, and its fourth biggest trading partner, with trade worth Dh58 billion, representing 4.5 per cent of Dubai’s total trade with the world.
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Yemeni officials: UAE-backed force expanding reach in south
SANAA, Yemen – Yemeni security officials say local forces backed by the United Arab Emirates are expanding their reach in the country’s south, where they have clashed with forces loyal to the internationally recognized president. The UAE is part of the …
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Arabian Business StartUp Academy to feature interview with Souq’s Ronaldo Mouchawar
The upcoming Arabian Business StartUp Academy, which takes place March 26 at the Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre (DTEC), will feature an interview with the co-founder of regional e-commerce giant Souq.com, Ronaldo Mouchawar. The workshop event …
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Dubai best globally for infrastructure: Knight Frank
Dubai: In a benchmark of Dubai against other key global cities such as London and New York, the city lagged against rivals on issues such as the ease of doing business, but had the best ranked infrastructure of any country listed. According to data …
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