June 2017 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

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Electricity and water services in Dubai are activated as soon as Ejari contract is attested, without visiting Dewa offices. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has announced that effective July 1, 2017, attesting Ejari tenancy contract will be mandatory for getting electricity...

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The Emirates Airline Foundation announced today its support to fund the construction of a new building for Safe Centre for Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. The new state-of-the-art 20,000 square foot facility will boost Safe Centre’s capacity from just over 40 children to accommodate and support...

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The first Boeing 777 freighter from Dubai World Central arrived in Luxembourg yesterday Dubai’s Emirates SkyCargo has announced the beginning of weekly freighter flights to Luxembourg as part of an operational partnership with Cargolux Airlines. The first Boeing 777 freighter from...

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From July 1, tenants will have to visit one of 800 approved real estate offices across the emirate for Ejari attestation Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that tenants will need to attest their Ejari contract before receiving utility services from next month....

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Nakheel, a leading UAE-based developer, has issued a tender for the construction of a new 1.2-million-sq-ft shopping, dining and entertainment destination in Dubai’s increasingly popular residential area of Nad Al Sheba. Part of Nakheel Malls’ Dh16-billion ($4.4 billion) expansion, the Nad Al...

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Sheikh Mohamed’s contribution to the initiative is part of the UAE’s continued collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed has made a personal donation of $30 million (AED110m) to support global efforts to eradicate polio. The...

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The UAE government has issued a new directive with regard to the regulations of mergers and acquisitions of UAE-based joint stock companies, said a report. The directive was issued by Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, and Board Chairman of the Securities and Commodities...

June 12, 2017 no comments 1351
Here's some good news for those who love the sales! As part of Eid Al Fitr celebrations, Yas Mall will launch a 24-hour mega sale with more than 300 brands at discounts of up to 90 per cent. Stores will open from 10am to 10am on June 25 to June 26. There will be hourly specials...

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CSR will be mandatory to execute among 400,000 companies across the country. UAE companies will have to allocate funds and be involved in social responsibility initiatives by end of 2017, a top official said. To implement the Year of Giving strategy, the Ministry of Economy launched...

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ABU DHABI // Car workshops will soon be given ratings, giving motorists greater protection against shoddy workmanship and counterfeit parts. In the pilot project, led by Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council, authorities including representatives of Saaed, the road safety and accident...

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