November 2017 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

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Ras Al Khaimah destination says firework display will attract people from all over the world to bring in 2018 Al Marjan Island, a destination in Ras Al Khaimah, has announced plans to usher in the New Year with a spectacular firework display "never attempted before". Island chiefs...

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New research says Gulf construction sector has seen 30% pick-up compared to last year The GCC's construction market has shown a 30 percent pick-up this year, with $130 billion worth of completed projects so far recorded, according to new research. The new study by MENA Research...

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Etisalat and du will apply VAT on most products and services from January 1, 2018. UAE telecom firm Etisalat will charge subscribers Dh25 if they don't pay their bills on time. The late payment charges will be applicable to landline and mobile services, the company said in a...

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Its current operating model is starting to show signs of wear and tear Dubai -The business environment for the hospitality industry in Dubai in evolving at a very fast pace. The pace of change is directly impacting the very business model that most operators and developers have been...

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Regulations preventing clients from holding onto cash would improve conditions in construction sector, argues Pinsent Masons head Dubai should look how legal systems in other countries have dealt with delayed payments in order to help ease cash flow problems in the construction sector,...

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In some communities, the most popular luxury high-rises cost up to 150 per cent more than the median home prices in the same area The median asking prices in the most popular luxury buildings across Dubai are around 150 per cent more than what the average resident pays in the area,...

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The Emirates Group celebrated the UAE’s 46th National Day today and numerous departments came together for a packed programme of activities that were enjoyed by both Emiratis and their expat colleagues alike. The celebrations were officially opened by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al...

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E-commerce giant says 18 items were sold per second during four-day sale Dubai-based e-commerce giant Souq.com on Wednesday announced that the number of items sold during White Friday 2017 more than doubled compared to last year. A total of one million deals were on offer during the...

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Dubai low cost carrier to launch new seasonal destinations including Dubrovnik and Kutaisi Dubai-based flydubai on Wednesday announced the launch of two new seasonal destinations for next year - Dubrovnik, Croatia and Kutaisi, Georgia. The low-cost carrier said it will become...

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Hospitality firm says over 2,500 rooms already operational across its 11 hotels in Dubai Emaar Hospitality Group has more than 7,500 rooms currently under development in hotel projects across local and international markets. The company has 10,000 hotel rooms, with over 2,500 already...

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