… that some areas saw declines of as much as 25 percent Declines in the Dubai Land Department’s recently updated rental index for residential, commercial and industrial properties mean that tenants will not face increased rent and generally reflect a …
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International exhibition of Indian properties to be held in Dubai next month
Over 200 developers will be showcasing more than 1000 projects at the Indian Property Show to be held in Dubai from December 7 to 9. This is the first international exhibition of Indian properties held by the Confederation of Real Estate Developers …
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Dubai rents get a reality check
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that the rental index has been updated for 2018. The new update is for all residential, commercial and industrial properties in Dubai. The update was much-needed since residential rents have declined in several …
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Dubai Municipality quashed 60 social media rumours in two years
The municipality verified 15 rumours in 2015 after the launch of the ‘Confirmed News’ service on July 23 that year, said Khater Hassan Al Nuaimi, director of Customer Relations and Partners Department in Dubai Municipality. In 2016, the number of …
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UAE ‘has clear vision’ on economic diversification
Dubai: The UAE has a clear and comprehensive vision to diversify its economy and achieve an optimal balance between its various sectors to ensure sustainability and create new business opportunities, said Hamad Bu Amim, president and CEO of Dubai Chamber …
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Travel Counsellors UAE launches new ‘route to entry’ for travel and tourism industry professionals
UAE. Travel Counsellors UAE has launched a new ‘route to entry’ for industry professionals looking to establish their own home-based travel business. The Dubai-based branch of global homeworking firm Travel Counsellors LLC has introduced a unique …
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UAE e-tailer rolls out heavy arsenal in White Friday blitz
Dubai: Souq.com is not holding anything back this week … “We are still in the process of scaling up the business. Amazon has certainly helped on the operational side. “That’s 50 times bigger than we were last year.” A successful White Friday …
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Sask. graphic designer represents Canada at WordSkills competition in Abu Dhabi
The 2017 WorldSkills competition in Abu Dhabi was an incredibly experience for Saskatchewan graphic designer Kyla Henry. Last month, the 21-year-old went up against 28 other competitors in graphic design technology, testing their abilities in the areas of …
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Promoted: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix preview with F1 Experiences
The Abu Dhabi GP is one of the most spectacular on the calendar … limit from 15 to 25 stories – or subscribe today and get unlimited access. Get unlimited news Full access to our news and in-depth Autosport Plus features – all in an ad-free enviroment.
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Sea Shepherd eco group drops anchor in UAE
Natalie Banks, Managing Director, Sea Shepherd UAE, told Gulf News on Monday that the new chapter will work to promote marine conservation in Gulf waters and is backed by an energetic bank of global staff and volunteers. “It’s an exciting time to be …
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Watch: Van goes up in flames in Dubai
Fire crews from the Dubai Civil Defence were seen fighting the blaze early in the afternoon. A Dubai Civil Defence (DCD) spokesperson told Gulf News they received the fire alert about the incident at 1.02pm and the first responders reached the site at 1.09pm.
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Dubai Trade Implements ISO 18295-1:2017 Standards for Customer Contact Centre
Dubai Trade, the single window for cross-border trade and a … confident and they can perform their business requirements easily and efficiently. It has helped increase the adoption rate of our smart electronic services and this certification enhances …
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Dubai gold prices stay close to 1-month high
Dubai: After hitting their highest level in one month, gold prices in the UAE dipped slightly on Monday following an uptick in the US dollar. The price of 24-karat gold in Dubai was trading at Dh156.50 as of 9.27am, down by .25 fils from Sunday. The latest …
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Dubai Media City Joins Hands With Sports Influencer Walid Yari as Part of FITDMC Sports Initiative
FITDMC is a great fitness enabler to encourage a healthy lifestyle, as well as engage the business community across Dubai Media City and Dubai Studio City.”
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2,414 food outlets in Dubai get A-plus rating
Dubai: Crossing all expectations, 2,414 high-risk food establishments in Dubai have received A+ rating in the inspections conducted during the nine months of 2017. The inspections were carried out by the Food Inspection Section at the Food Safety …
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Dubai the home of Expo 2020
A fortnight ago, I was part of five African journalists selected to attend the Global Business Forum in Dubai and meet the Expo 2020 organisers. We were privileged to get business class tickets from Emirates Airline. So when I arrived at Julius Nyerere …
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UAE wins bid to host World LPG Forum in 2020
“With its world class infrastructure and excellent connections with the whole world, Dubai is the perfect place to host our annual forum. Strong support from business and government from the UAE as well as the opportunity to associate the World LPG Forum …
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