UAE’s Abu Dhabi Ports (ADP) has signed a $300m investment cooperation agreement with China’s Jiangsu Province to strengthen economic ties in the free trade zone (FTZ) area in Khalifa port, as part of China’s One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative.
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Residential property market in Dubai unlikely to see much growth in 2017
Considerable supply pipelines for both apartments and villas in Dubai means that the residential property market is unlikely to see much price or sales growth in 2017, new research suggests. Apartment prices in Dubai fell by 3% in the second quarter of …
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Dubai a ‘rising giant’ of hotel real estate
Dubai: Dubai ranks alongside Beijing, Shanghai, Bangkok and Guangzhou as a rising giant of the global hotel real estate sector, according to a new report from professional services firm JLL. The report — The Changing Global Landscape of Hospitality …
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Dubai real estate transactions value hits $36bn in H1
Real estate transactions in Dubai, UAE, during the first half (H1) of the year reached a value of Dh132 billion ($36 billion), achieved through 35,571 sales, mortgages and other transactions, according to figures released by Dubai Land Department (DLD).
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Dubai’s H1 2017 real estate transactions hit $36bn
RELATED ARTICLES: Dubai Land Department and RusBiz ink helpdesk deal | Dubai Land Department system surveys Deira homes | Top five Dubai Land Department products at GITEX The total value of Dubai’s real estate transactions for the first half of 2017 …
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The Expat Renter: Navigating the ins and outs of living in Dubai
The landscape: Unlike in most parts of NYC, rents are at their lowest point in three years While property prices are high in the UAE, it’s a relatively good time to enter the market as a renter in Dubai. After a three-year slump, rents (and prices …
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Emaar Hospitality Group partners with GHS to strengthen its global network further and to shape the future of lifestyle travel
Emaar Hospitality Group, wholly-owned subsidiary of Emaar Properties, the Dubai-based global property developer and key innovative leader in the property industry, has partnered with Global Hospitality Services (GHS) to access its global network to expand …
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VP unveils mega-replica of ‘Dubai Creek Tower’
Accompanying Sheikh Mohammed during the unveiling ceremony was Emaar Properties Chairman Mohamed Al Abbar, Dubai Director of Protocol and Hospitality Khalifa Saeed Sulaiman, Chairman of Dubai Holding Abdulla Ahmed Al Habbai, and a number of officials from …
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Dubai Investments reports net profit of Dh480 million in H1 2017
Dubai Investments, which has stakes in a diverse number of sectors, including real estate, finance, and manufacturing, grew its total assets to Dh16.42 billion, whilst its total income during the period was Dh1.28 billion. The results include 8 per cent …
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Al Qasimia University celebrates Sharjah selection as World Book Capital
Sharjah: Al Qasimia University in Sharjah is celebrating Sharjah’s selection as the World Book Capital 2019 by Unesco. Speaking to Sharjah Government Media Bureau, Dr Rashad Salem, the university’s chancellor, underscored the role played by His …
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Abu Dhabi Ports in Talks for Africa Deal; Signs China Accord
Abu Dhabi Ports is discussing a possible deal in Africa to take advantage of the continent’s growing trade with Asia, Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi said, as the government-run terminal operator got a $300 million investment from China.
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UAE expats decry ‘job discrimination’
Dubai: Some UAE expatriates have lashed out at a career listings … You cannot view this page again,” the message sent to Hillal reads. Contacted by Gulf News, Hillal said she found the hiring agency rather offensive and racist towards Filipinos in …
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Abu Dhabi issues 4,538 new trade licenses in H1
the Emirates official news agency. The half annual report of the ADBC stated that the total number of commercial, industrial and tourist licences reached 111,039, out of which 71,696 were issued in Abu Dhabi, 30,605 in the eastern region, and 8,738 in Al …
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Abu Dhabi Ports in Talks for Africa Deal to Feed Trade With Asia
(Bloomberg) — Abu Dhabi Ports, the government-run terminal operator, is discussing a possible deal in Africa to take advantage of the continent’s growing trade with Asia, Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi said. Shipping between Africa and …
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Abu Dhabi to launch $204m development projects
Developmental projects worth in excess of Dh750 million ($204 million) have been endorsed for launch by the Abu … Dhabi Plan objectives to ensure safe community, and a sustainable, open and competitive economy, reported Wam, the Emirates official news …
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UAE backs Egypt’s UNESCO nominee
Abu Dhabi, July 30 (BNA): The UAE Government voiced its support to the nomination of Ambassador Moushira Khattab as Egypt’s candidate for the post of Director-General post of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, UNESCO.
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How the Brotherhood brainwashed Qataris
Abu Dhabi: The ideology of Muslim Brotherhood … a leading Emirati analyst, told Gulf News yesterday. Dr Al Shaiba added the terrorist group has managed to rule Qatar through spreading its ideology — affecting change in the beliefs and way of thinking …
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