Heard stories about the possibility of obtaining a residency visa with the purchase of a property in Dubai but have no idea what this entails? Well, you’re not alone. There is still much confusion around this topic (especially since the rules have …
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UAE online buyers spend the most per purchase worldwide – KPMG
UAE online shoppers spend the highest amount per purchase globally … “As part of an integrated customer-centric business model, customers expect that goods can be delivered or picked up wherever they are located,” said Julio Hernandez, Global …
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Fowler returns to Abu Dhabi seeking upturn in form
Rickie Fowler flew home from the 2016 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship with more than just the Falcon Trophy. The win over a stellar field last January boosted Fowler’s belief that a first major title was within sight. Lifting him to a career-high No. 4 in the …
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Dubai restaurant offers free lunch to job seekers
a Dubai-based food consultant. Laith took shots of the restaurant and the signboard that caught her eye. “As I got closer, and when I read the sign, I got choked up. It’s such a beautiful gesture,” Laith told Gulf News. “Doing good doesn’t have …
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Dubai traffic lights become wireless
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that all of Dubai’s traffic lights are now linked to a traffic control centre as part of the Smart City initiative. The transformation has been carried out in phases, with the around 400 traffic control …
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UAEU students developing gesture control technologies to help people with disabilities
AL AIN // Technology that can help people with disabilities by using body movements to control artificial limbs and other devices is being developed at UAE University. Smart Gesture Control and Recognition Technology – similar to technology used in …
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Research Groups From USA, Finland and UK Announced as Recipients of UAE Rain Enhancement Program’s 5 Million Dollar Grant
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Three research groups from USA, Finland, and UK were selected as awardees of the 5 million US dollar grant awarded for the Second Cycle of the UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science. His …
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Kazakh President Visits UAE, Improves Business Ties, Attends Energy Summit
ASTANA – Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev paid his first official visit in 2017 to Abu-Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Jan.15-16, reported the press office of the Akorda. He met with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, co …
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Expo 2020 Dubai Rolls Out Detailed Planning for Sustainability
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Expo 2020 Dubai today revealed full details of its sustainability strategy – a key pillar in the planning of the first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia – at the Abu Dhabi …
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UAE online shoppers best rest of the world
Dubai: UAE shoppers do make it count when going online — they rack up the highest transaction levels of $332 per purchase according to a KPMG survey consumer habits in 51 countries. This is so even though UAE consumers shop less frequently online than th …
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Emirates opens its business and first class lounges to all passengers
Emirates has opened its Dubai International Airport business-class lounges to paying guests, allowing lower-tier passengers to access the facilities without having to stump up for a higher airfare. In order to be eligible for the upgrade, passengers must …
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Motorist pays Dubai Police Dh100,000 in fines
Dubai: An Emirati man driving recklessly on the roads had to pay Dubai Traffic Police Dh100,000 just to release his vehicle from the impound, according to police records. To stamp out erratic driving on Dubai’s roads, His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin …
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6 money resolutions for UAE expats to get richer
These things are easier said than done, especially in the UAE, where personal borrowings are piling up. We’ve asked the experts to provide some useful advice around the area of investing, financial planning, budgeting, saving or spending to help improve …
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Dubai Land Department’s media report for 2016 real estate transactions
Dubai Land Department’s (DLD) annual report reveals that the total amount of real estate transactions recorded in the Emirate last year exceeded Dh259 billion. Commenting on DLD’s annual report, His Excellency Sultan Butti Bin Merjen, Director General …
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Dubai Properties launches large villas in its Villanova project
Real estate developer Dubai Properties (DP) has announced the launch of new large villas for sale within its Villanova residential master community in Dubailand. The new villas – La Quinta – are part of the second phase of the Villanova project.
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Comparing First & Business Class On The Emirates A380
and Dubai to Manchester. Well, I recently flew Emirates A380 business class for the first time from Dubai to Los Angeles. While I’ll have a full trip report shortly, some readers asked if I could do a side-by-side comparison of Emirates’ first and …
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UAE firms must make tech investments
What’s on tap for UAE manufacturers in 2017 … Expect cloud, the Internet of Things (IoT) and analytics to be key areas of technology investment for manufacturers in the region. While these were topics of conversation and exploration in 2016 …
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