Dubai: Consumers in UAE who have been holding up gold purchases would do well to revisit the shops this week, as prices have fallen to its lowest level this year and there are bargains to be had at the jewellery counters. Compared to previous weeks alone …
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Why UAE has become more affordable for expats
all these measures will lower the cost of living and ease of doing business, improve competitiveness and boost the overall economy,” he said. Commenting on VAT’s impact on cost of living in the UAE, Kumar said the levy is not a big amount when compared …
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Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Muscat slide down cost of living table
Abu Dhabi, Dubai and a host of other Gulf cities have become less expensive … low inflation and fluctuating prices for goods and services were impacting the cost of doing business in some cities. Four of the world’s five most expensive cities were …
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UAE airline alerts flyers: Beware of strict baggage policy
Dubai: UAE-based carrier Etihad has announced that it is strictly … economy class flyers are allowed to bring into the cabins only up to seven kilos of luggage, while business-class passengers can enjoy up to 12 kilos of allowance. The airline said …
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Abu Dhabi International Airport enhances traveler experience this summer season
“Abu Dhabi Airports prioritizes passenger safety above all else. We have worked hard to add the element of utmost convenience to this, to ensure that all passengers passing through Abu Dhabi International Airport have a truly world class experience …
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Outgoing envoy hails Canada, UAE relations
“That was the first time I visited Dubai — we used to come for little trips, to go out, do some shopping and to experience this great city,” he told Gulf News. While he is eager to work in his home country after a long tour of duty, he said he will …
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Two bullies convicted in Abu Dhabi mall assault
Abu Dhabi: Two teenagers were put under a 24-hour surveillance system for one year after the court found them guilty of assaulting a child in a shopping centre. The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department convicted the two juveniles on Monday for jeopardising the …
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Abu Dhabi Art Announces Guest Curators And Commissioned Artists For 10th Edition
Abu Dhabi Art today announced details of its 10th edition, which will run from November 14th to 17th at Manarat Al Saadiyat. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander …
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Dubai bourse hits its lowest since Jan 2016
Concerns about Drake & Scull’s business outlook and ongoing investigations against its previous management are weighing on the stock, traders said. The stock is down over 60 per cent so far this year. The Dubai index fell 2.1 per cent to close 2,868 …
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Drive to prevent mosquito breeding in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: The Centre of Waste Management — Abu Dhabi (Tadweer) on Monday launched a campaign to prevent mosquito breeding in Abu Dhabi and to create awareness among residents. Some malaria cases were found in Musaffah in Abu Dhabi where mostly workers …
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UAE, Saudi firms willing to loosen purse strings to expand
Dubai: Middle East businesses are confident in the economic growth prospects for the year ahead and executives are willing to invest further in their businesses, according to the 2018 Global Business & Spending Outlook, a survey released today by American …
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UAE malls go all out in winning back shoppers
Dubai: UAE malls and their retailer tenants have only one thing … What they don’t want happening over and over again is to see some of their retailers exit because of low business. All such exits cause disruptions. Helped by the promotions, clothing …
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UAE to establish new fatwa council
The UAE cabinet has approved the formation of a new Fatwa Council in the country. The council will serve as the official reference for fatwas in the country and will organise the work of government authorities, institutions and individuals related to …
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Dubai World Trade Centre cuts licensing fees
They follow other government measures designed to reduce the cost of doing business in Dubai across a number of industries and improve the city’s global competitiveness. Read: Dubai to cut municipality fees at hotels, restaurants “DWTC’s commercial …
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Dubai Creek among nominees for Unesco heritage list
Gulf News More than a hundred years ago, it was the centre of harbour-based trade, where boats, dhows and barges passed through to bring cargoes into Dubai. An aerial view of the Dubai Creek with Deira in the foreground. The Creek is lined with sites of …
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Dubai likely to host Kabaddi World Cup in 2019
Argentina Kabaddi Federation president Ricardo Acuna also hinted that Dubai has “high possibility” to host the World Cup. (File photo) DUBAI: Dubai is all set to host the fourth edition of the Kabaddi World Cup in 2019. This will be the main agenda of …
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Dubai to be canvas for series of art workshops
Dubai: Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children (AJCCC) in Dubai yesterday announced the launch of its Art Summer Series workshops, which will be held from July 7 to August 30. Twenty-eight artists will participate in the initiative by offering workshops for …
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