April 2019 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

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Miral, Abu Dhabi’s creator of destinations, said it has achieved a major construction milestone at Yas Bay, an upcoming vibrant waterfront community to live, work and play in the UAE capital with the final pouring of concrete for topping out of the first Hilton hotel within the development....

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Formula 1 has announced a new global multi-year partnership with RM Sotheby’s, the world’s largest auction house for investment-quality automobiles, which will harness the appeal of two of the world’s premium brands. The focus in the first year of this ground-breaking collaboration will...

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UAE-based Al Barakah International Investment (BII) said work on its new social dining and entertainment destination, Al Qana, in the capital Abu Dhabi, was progressing as per schedule and the touristic waterfront project was likely to be open to visitors in Q4 of 2020. Al Qana is located...

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Protenders research reveals that 28% of all projects in the UAE are on hold About 28 percent of the UAE's construction projects are currently on hold, according to research by Protenders. It said that the total value of the UAE construction sector is $1.01 trillion, with $284.7...

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Emirates says partner Flydubai will take over flights to Croatian city after October 26 Emirates on Monday said it has resumed its operations to Zagreb in Croatia until October 26. Its partner airline, Flydubai will then begin to operate during the winter season, Emirates said in...

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Roads and Transport Authority signs contract extending the operation and maintenance of the Dubai Metro with Serco until September 2021 The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a contract extending the operation and maintenance of the Dubai Metro with UK-based Serco Group...

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Hyperloop One has discussed a number of potential routes with the Saudi government, says chief technology officer “It’s a plane without wings, a train without wheels, a car without doors”. That is how the co-founder of California-based Virgin Hyperloop One describes the futuristic mode...

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It will come into effect on July 1. The UAE cabinet on Monday adopted a decision to launch the Electronic Family Book, to be used as a document in all transactions across the UAE. The decision was approved by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and...

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Brand View: Eltizam Asset Management Group deliver tailored community management solutions to suit their clients' needs Community Management is no cakewalk, especially with the growing market today. It takes time, patience, and a lot of training to perfect that skill to provide the...

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Tobacco products and carbonated and energy drinks doubled in price following the introduction of excise tax The UAE is mulling the inclusion of new products on its excise tax list, according to a statement by the Ministry of Finance, which implemented the fee on three categories in...

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