December 2017 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

December 11, 2017 no comments 970
State salaries and wages are projected to increase 10 percent next year DUBAI: Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum approved a record 56.6 billion dirham ($15.4 billion) budget for next year, an increase of 19.5 percent from the original budget plan for 2017 because of a...

December 11, 2017 no comments 828
Companies must have been operating in Saudi Arabia for three years to be eligible Dubai: The $23 billion (Dh84.5 billion) Riyadh Metro will begin accepting bids for private companies to acquire naming rights on December 17, with the process ending on January 25, 2018. Companies must...

December 10, 2017 no comments 733
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed says he hopes the US will reconsider and play a neutral and constructive role in peace efforts The US government’s decision to declare Jerusalem the capital of Israel could serve the interests of armed extremist groups in the Middle East, according to Sheikh...

December 10, 2017 no comments 1078
UAE and the region are ready for digital only banks Dubai: Digital initiatives have been a key focus area for Emirates NBD’s service delivery much before digital transformation became a buzzword in the region’s financial services industry. Even as the banking sector is busy figuring...

December 10, 2017 no comments 1091
Global technology leader Xiaomi has opened its second authorised Mi Store at Deira City Centre in Dubai, UAE, in partnership with its local distributor Task FZCO less than four months after the launch of the first store. This highlights Xiaomi’s unwavering efforts to bring more innovative...

December 10, 2017 no comments 1006
Abu Dhabi City Municipality said it has started the allocation of 2,310 residential plots and homes online to UAE citizens listed in the Royal Decree in conjunction with our celebrations of the UAE National Day, said a report. The alocation comes under the directives of President HH Sheikh...

December 10, 2017 no comments 1019
Air-conditioned walkways to help combat five months of intense summer In a first, the city of Sharjah will soon have air-conditioned walkways to beat the five months of intense summer that prevent people from being active and causing obesity, said His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin...

December 10, 2017 no comments 1134
Final touches are being given in preparation for opening Dubai: A bridge extending from Al Khail Road to the Financial Centre Road will be opened in early January, the head of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said on Saturday. Mattar Al Tayer, RTA's Director-General and...

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The Abu Dhabi housing market has seen a spike in relocations this year. This has been a result of both residents downsizing accommodation as well as leveraging the slide in rents to relocate to a larger home in a better community. The Abu Dhabi housing market has seen a spike in...

December 9, 2017 no comments 398
City: Dubai Industry: Market Research Career: Mid Career Job Type: Full Time Gender: Female Listed: December 9, 2017 7:41 pm Expires: 359 days, 22 hours Description We are looking to hire a full time female accountant/Coordinator. Good...

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