April 2019 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

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Bayut.com report says popular areas such as Dubai Marina and Arabian Ranches have seen prices 'largely unaffected' in early 2019 Popular areas such as Dubai Marina and Arabian Ranches have seen a stabilisation in prices in the first quarter of 2019, according to real estate portal...

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Danube Properties now holds 10% of the market share of off-plan sales, double what it the previous year Danube Properties recorded a 78.5 percent jump in sales of residential units in 2018, bringing its total market share of off-plan sales to 10.6 percent, the company announced on...

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Emaar Properties sold nearly a quarter of all homes sold in Dubai in the first two months of 2019 Dubai master developers Emaar Properties, Dubai Hills Estate and Nakheel accounted for the bulk of property sales transactions in Dubai in the first two months of 2019, according to new...

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International Air Transport Association sees evidence of 'clear downward trend', with weakening trade to and from North America Air cargo volumes carried by Middle East-based airlines contracted by 1.6 percent in February compared to the same month last year, according to new figures...

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Dubai welcomes 104,843 overnight visitors from Japan in 2018, the first time the 100,000 mark has been crossed Dubai’s Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) reported record growth in overnight visitors from Japan, crossing the 100,000 mark for the first time at...

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Mashreq Bank unveils a reimagined branch format as part of its digital transformation strategy Dubai banking major Mashreq on Tuesday unveiled a reimagined branch format as part of its digital transformation strategy. In response to the evolving customer needs, Mashreq Bank said...

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Brand View: Yardi's commitment to real estate technology innovation across the UAE is recognised at 2019 Arabian Business Technology Awards At the recent Arabian Business Technology Awards, Yardi® was honoured to accept the Property Software Company of the Year award. Hosted by Arabian...

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Exclusive: Emirates airline's personalised entertainment options based on previous preferences will be available in just over a year Emirates airline will begin offering tailored, Netflix-style personalised content in 2020, according to Patrick Brannelly, the airline’s divisional vice...

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Eagle Hills, an Abu Dhabi-based real estate investment and development company, said it has collaborated with the National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) to provide mortgage solutions and special payment plans for those buying its property in Address Fujairah Resort + Spa. The partnership allows...

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According to WTO statistics, the UAE's total merchandise imports and exports amounted to $599bln last year The UAE remained the largest exporter and importer of goods and services last year in the region despite decline in trade of merchandise and commercial services, the World Trade...

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