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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UAE Tech Duo's 'Bridg' Offers Bluetooth Route To Smarter Mobile Payments
Although UAE is seeking to position itself as a hub for innovation, financial technology startups have not been able to attract attention due to lack of investment and regulatory hurdles. No wonder then most fintech startups jumping on the bandwagon have …
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Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid launches Emirates Food Bank
Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the Emirates Food Bank as a humanitarian foundation that aims to inculcate the values of generosity and offering food, establishing Dubai as the region’s first city in achieving …
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UAE Food Bank lends new meaning to Year of Giving
The UAE Food Bank is an ambitious project that will ensure no child or adult goes to bed on a empty stomach. There are about 795 million people in the world who do not have enough food to lead a ”healthy, active” life. The World Food Program says one in …
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A UAE Fintech Startup Devised An Easy Payment Smartphone App, And Is Getting Noticed
Although UAE is seeking to position itself as a hub for innovation, financial technology startups have not been able to attract attention due to lack of investment and regulatory hurdles. No wonder then most fintech startups jumping on the bandwagon have …
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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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Man’s skull reconstructed thanks to 3D technology
The fractured skull was imaged through 3D technology to determine the thickness and points of curvature of the replacement bones. (Courtesy: Al Qasimi Hospital) Sharjah: A rare and risky procedure to reconstruct the skull was successfully conducted on an …
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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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Mohammad launches Emirates Food Bank
Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the Emirates Food Bank as a humanitarian foundation that aims to inculcate the values of generosity and offering food, establishing Dubai as the region’s first city in achieving …
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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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