The 11-meeting 2017 Dubai World Cup Carnival starts Thursday night at Meydan Racecourse, where Round 1 of the Al Maktoum Challenge headlines a seven-race card. There are Carnival cards every Thursday night at Meydan this week through Feb. 23, followed by …
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Dubai: SMMC to hold one-day indoor sports event on Feb 17
Dubai, Jan 4: St Mary’s Mangalorean Community (SMMC) Dubai has announced this year’s first mega event ‘SMMC Sports Cup – 2017’. A friendly, one-day indoor cricket and throwball tournament will take place at the Sprite Insportz Sports Club Dubai on …
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UAE Abu Dhabi team reveals its new colours
The UAE Abu Dhabi team has revealed its new colours and ambitions for the future at a presentation in Abu Dhabi. Rui Costa, Louis Meintjes, Filippo Ganna, Matej Mohoric, Andrea Guardini and UAE rider Youssef Mirza were at the presentation and showed off …
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Dubai Real Estate: A Rising Investment
Dubai could be considered the New York of the Middle East, with towers equipped with luxury amenities and superior business facilities. The deeper-pocketed property market is dominated by Indians, Pakistanis, and British––in that order. The United Arab …
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Abu Dhabi, hurt by low oil prices, backdates new rental fees
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – A state-owned newspaper in Abu Dhabi is reporting the emirate’s new charge on foreigners renting homes will be backdated to February of last year — meaning a big initial bill for new tenants. The decision, reported …
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Abu Dhabi backdates new municipality fee payments for renters to February
Read: Abu Dhabi introduces 3% tax on expat property rentals It was first announced in the February 2016 edition of the Official Gazette and reported on in April but few expected the fee to be backdated after being introduced. The backdating terms mean that …
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Abu Dhabi introduces three per cent municipality charge on households
Residential rents in Abu Dhabi fell by about 5 per cent last year as job cuts in the energy and banking sectors weakened demand, especially at the premium end of the market. But Andrew Covill, a director of property brokers Henry Wiltshire, said he did not …
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Russian investors eye Dubai property
It was in August 2014 when the ruble tumbled into a free fall until on January 22 it hit its worst exchange rate to the US dollar (82.9:1) since the introduction of the “new ruble” in 1998. But soon after that it began to stabilise and now hovers …
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UAE on track with its national health agenda
Dubai: The UAE enjoys the lowest exposure to health problems globally, according to the results of health indicators announced by the UAE government on Tuesday. The health indicators predicate the National Agenda goals and the UAE’s vision 2021 and aim …
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The Latest: UAE warns citizens on Turkey travel after attack
ISTANBUL – The Latest on the manhunt for the Istanbul nightclub attacker and the aftermath of the massacre (all times local): 10:50 a.m. The United Arab Emirates has warned its citizens not to travel to Turkey following the attack on an Istanbul …
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More than 6,687 inspections target abandoned vehicles in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Municipality confiscated more than 1,200 abandoned vehicles in the capital and issued almost 5,000 warnings to motorists and 102 fines in 2016. The civic body, in coordination with its branches, carried out more than 6,687 inspection …
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Dubai golf club shows pitfalls of Donald Trump presidency: AP
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The decorative clock bearing the name of America’s incoming 45th president has yet to start at the Trump International Golf Club in Dubai, but the developers behind the project already are counting the money they’ve made. The …
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Jumeirah At Etihad Towers Residence
Business-related amenities at this 5-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. 11 meeting rooms are available. This luxury aparthotel also offers a children’s pool, spa services, and tour/ticket assistance. Onsite self parking is …
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Rotana to Add 4,360 More Keys To UAE by 2020
2 new Rotana properties – including 6 five-star hotels – to open in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah within the next four years – USD 1.7 billion estimated total value of new hotels under its management Rotana earlier this month announced plans to open …
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UAE property market sees mixed trend in November
The UAE’s property market witnessed mixed results in November with the pleasant weather having a galvanizing effect on Dubai’s real estate sector, while in neighbouring Abu Dhabi things seemed to be cooling down, said a report. The real estate markets of …
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Aldar’s Shams Meera makes impact on Al Reem Island
The first mid-market development from Aldar Properties PJSC (Aldar), Abu Dhabi’s leading listed property development, investment and management company, is making its presence felt on Al Reem Island through a new time lapse video released by the developer.
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On the market: two-bedroom townhouse in Abu Dhabi Gate City
a collection of 236 two-, three- and four-bedroom properties just off Abu Dhabi island. You’re at least 20 minutes out of town, so this community is not for those who want to be in the thick of it. This is a great option for families who want to be able …
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