March 2019 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

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Omniyat Group gives update on ultra-luxury hospitality brand Dorchester Collection's first property in the Middle East Omniyat Group has announced the construction of ultra-luxury hospitality brand Dorchester Collection’s first property in the Middle East is on schedule to be completed...

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Mott MacDonald, a leading engineering, management and development consultancy, said the 950MW Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum solar park Phase IV, the world’s largest dispatchable solar energy project, has reached its financial close in the UAE. The hybrid 700MW concentrated solar power...

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New edition of Henley Passport Index shows the UAE is closing in on place in global top 20 The UAE is closing in on a top 20 place in the list of the world's most powerful passports as it continues its "meteoric rise". The latest edition of the Henley Passport Index ranked the UAE...

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Emirates anticipates high passenger traffic this spring break weekend with visitors travelling to and from Dubai. The busiest time for departures in Terminal 3 will be on Friday 29th March with more than 42,000 passengers travelling abroad. Customers are reminded to arrive at the airport at...

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Federal Tax Authority says packs can be electronically tracked to verify that excise tax due has been paid The UAE's Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced that the first batches of cigarette packs bearing digital tax stamps have reached UAE markets. The packs can be...

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Dubai Statistics Centre chief hails economic performance, says lower rents boosted demand 'significantly' Dubai’s GDP at constant prices achieved a growth rate of 1.94 percent in 2018 with a value added of AED398.1 billion ($108.3 billion), according to Dubai Statistics Centre (DSC)....

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The project is the outcome of a strategic partnership between Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and Diamond Developers H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, launched the ‘Sharjah Sustainable City' project on...

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Toyota Camry identified as the most viewed car on Dubizzle Motors, recording over 1.18 million page views in 2018 Dubizzle Motors, the UAE’s largest used car marketplace, has revealed that listings for sedans from Japanese brands received the most inquiries from potential buyers last...

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Property Finder said prices in Dubai's secondary market continue to be more attractive and affordable Off-plan properties accounted for 55 percent of Dubai market transactions in the first 2 months of 2019 while secondary market deals made up the remaining 45 percent, according to...

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Gulf Capital will also consider selling Al Maryah Central mall once it's open and 'stabilised' Abu Dhabi-based private equity firm Gulf Capital is in talks to sell a mall to Mubadala Investment Co. and is raising a loan to boost liquidity. Gulf Related, a joint venture between...

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