"Sharjah real estate market is stable and future is promising" In a game-changing development in the real estate market, non-Arabs will no longer need a UAE residence visa to purchase a property in Sharjah. It was in 2014 that Sharjah government opened its realty market to foreign...

Chairman Hussein Sajwani says hospitality unit is keen to reach 15,000 keys by 2021 The hospitality arm of Dubai-based developer Damac is looking to increase the number of hotel rooms it has in its pipeline. Hussain Sajwani, chairman of Damac, said Damac Hotels & Resorts intends to go...

Course focuses on the definition of happiness, positive psychology, principles of positive psychology and happiness Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has launched a Happiness Course as part of the core requirements of its Public Health program across campuses in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. The...

Mont Rose is a residential and hotel-apartment project which comprises three towers Deyaar Development has started the handover process for the two residential towers in its Mont Rose project, marking Deyaar’s first handover of 2018. Located in Dubai Science Park, the Mont Rose is a...

CBRE report says residential market continues to see declines driven by weak demand fundamentals Average residential sale prices in Abu Dhabi declined by around 1 percent in the first quarter of 2018 and by 5 percent annually, according to consultants CBRE. Its Abu Dhabi Market Overview...

Abu Dhabi-based airline says AI-powered robot will hold interview about future of aviation Etihad Airways will introduce humanoid robot Sophia to the UAE as a spokesperson for the future of innovation and technology in aviation at Arabian Travel Market. Sophia is the AI-powered robot...

Acqa-nursery currently features zebra sharks, shovel nose rays, bamboo sharks and blue spotted rays Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo has launched an aqua-nursery for its youngest residents to spend their initial months. Adorned in blush pinks and baby blues, the nursery not only allows...

Dubai Financial Services Authority issued alert to financial services community A Dubai authority has warned the public about a scam that promises potential victims investment funds worth $3 million. The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has issued an alert to the financial...

This achievement confirms the e-Dirham’s role and popularity in the cashless payment industry for government services The federal government revenue collected through e-Dirham in the UAE reached more than Dh4 billion ($1.08 billion) in the first quarter (Q1) of 2018, representing an...

Emirates will also showcase its latest Boeing 777 Business Class seat and the A380 OnBoard lounge Emirates will unveil its new Boeing 777-300ER First Class Private Suite exhibit at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the region’s leading travel and tourism exhibition which will run from April...