November 2018 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

November 25, 2018 no comments 847
Marriott's major push to reinvent its third biggest brand took hold in the Middle East earlier this month One of the most storied brands in hospitality history, the Sheraton is undergoing a radical reboot that will help “re-awaken” its lost prestige, Marriott’s boss has said. On a...

November 25, 2018 no comments 933
UAE Cabinet approves comprehensive long-term visa system for investors, entrepreneurs, specialised talents and outstanding students The UAE Cabinet approved long-term visa system for investors, entrepreneurs, specialized talents and researchers in the fields of science, knowledge and...

November 25, 2018 no comments 931
Abu Dhabi Police say drivers will be fined if they violate rules aimed at ensuring safety during National Day celebrations Abu Dhabi Police on Saturday warned motorists that they will be fined if they violate rules related to decorating their vehicles for UAE National Day celebrations....

November 25, 2018 no comments 925
Batman: Knight Flight, a new attraction at Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi, has been launched in the Gotham City part of the park Visitors to the world’s first-ever Warner Bros branded indoor theme park can now ride the high-tech flight simulator that takes them on a ride over the dark...

November 25, 2018 no comments 828
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has extended financial help to Russian tourist whose mother died during a family holiday in the emirate Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has extended financial help to a Russian tourist whose mother died during a family holiday in...

November 24, 2018 no comments 1014
Department of Economic Development says number of business licences issued in October rises 25% on same month in 2017 Dubai's Department of Economic Development (DED) issued 1,898 new licences during October, an increase of 25.8 percent compared to September, as Dubai remained a...

November 24, 2018 no comments 860
Sharjah Real Estate Registration Directorate says 43 nationalities involved in deals spanning 13,100 properties Sharjah Real Estate Registration Directorate (SRED) has revealed that property transactions reached AED14.6 billion ($3.97 billion) in the emirate in the first nine months of...

November 24, 2018 no comments 993
Lulu signs deal with the Saudi Arabian National Guard Forces to open two shopping centres and seven supermarkets Lulu, the UAE-based hypermarket retail chain, has signed an agreement with the Saudi Arabian National Guard Forces (SANG) to open two shopping centres and seven supermarkets...

November 24, 2018 no comments 929
Hussain Sajwani says Damac keen to acquire sites in London for projects despite Brexit uncertainty Step aside, Kanye. Donald Trump’s latest supporter comes from the Middle East. Dubai-based billionaire Hussain Sajwani, who has golf course deals with the Trump Organization,...

November 24, 2018 no comments 934
Danube Properties awards contract to Cast Construction to build its residential project Jewelz in Dubai UAE-based developer Danube Properties has awarded a AED149.5 million ($40.6 million) contract to Cast Construction to build its residential project Jewelz located at Arjan, near...

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