July 2018 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

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Department of Economic Development in Ajman reveals 7 point increase in business confidence index Business confidence in Ajman has risen during the past two years, according to a new survey of companies in the emirate. The Department of Economic Development in Ajman (DED Ajman) said the...

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Dubai developer says handover of units in Ghalia project will start by the end of 2018 Damac Properties has announced that its first Sharia-compliant furnished tower, Ghalia, has entered the final stages of completion. The one million-square-foot project is located in the heart of the...

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Dubai Land Department chief says government reforms have had 'significant impact' on property market Real estate transactions in Dubai for the first half of 2018 reached AED111 billion ($30.2 billion), according to the Dubai Land Department (DLD). According to a report issued by DLD’s...

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Twelve women are being trained to respond to emergencies, with the police planning to increase the number to 18 by the end of the year All-women rescue teams will soon be introduced on Dubai’s beaches, it has been announced. Currently, 12 women are being trained to respond to...

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Elevision says to add more than 80 large format digital display screens across financial hub under new agreement Elevision has signed a 10-year contract with Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) for digital-out-of-home (DOOH) advertising solutions across the entire district,...

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New report says salaries for in-demand workers could add $39.5bn to countries' total national payroll by 2030 Salaries for highly skilled workers could boom as talent shortages take hold across the Middle East, according to The Salary Surge, a new study by Korn Ferry. In the UAE, while...

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The maximum amount of sugar men can eat per day is 150 calories, while women can consume up to 100 calories. The UAE is amongst the top consumers of sugar with an average person downing 213kg per year which is equivalent to 53,591 teaspoons annually or 147 teaspoons per person on an...

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Reel Cinemas, the dynamic cinema brand under Emaar Entertainment, the leisure and entertainment arm of UAE developer Emaar Properties, has opened its hotel cinema at Rove Downtown in Dubai. Reel Cinemas, the dynamic cinema brand under Emaar Entertainment, the leisure and entertainment arm...

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Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADED) has confiscated equipment from a shop in Abu Dhabi that was found to contravene federal laws relating to broadcasting and telecommunications. Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADED) has confiscated equipment from a shop in Abu...

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The new addition sees the total designated zones increasing to 23 across the UAE. The UAE's Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has added three new free zones to the list of designated zones that will be out of the five per cent VAT scope imposed earlier this year. The new addition sees the...

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