Buying a home in UAE: Ready property vs Off-plan
DUBAI 26 January 2018: Buying off-plan has been bit of a dirty word since the dark days of the property crash in 2008, when scores of buy-to-flip investors were left out of pocket. However, as […]
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What are top-three complaints about VAT in UAE?
3,261 complaints received on first day DUBAI 28 January 2018: What are the three top grouses of residents about the charging of Value Added Tax (VAT) by retailers and service providers in the UAE? The […]
Abu Dhabi Property: Moderate dips throughout 2018
Apartment and villa rents down by 10% – Asteco ABU DHABI 25 January 2018: Rental rates and sales prices are expected to follow a similar path to 2017 with further moderate declines for Abu Dhabi due […]
New classification to impact your Dubai rentals
Dubai completes first phase of building classification DUBAI 24 January 2018: Dubai Land Department (DLD) has completed the first phase of its building classification project, which was launched earlier in 2015. Phase one focused on (non-freehold) old areas […]
Avoid Penalties: Top VAT tips for you in UAE
DUBAI 26 January 2018: Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) UAE, local chapter of the global network of entrepreneurs, has offered to share Top Tips for UAE Entrepreneurs to help SME business owners avoid financial penalties that may be […]
UAE app to help Indians apply for work visa
NEW DELHI 24 January 2018: Dr. Ahmed Abdulrahman Al Banna, UAE Ambassador to India, has launched a smartphone application in New Delhi aimed at helping Indian citizens apply for a work visa to the UAE. […]
UAE’s NMC Healthcare announces new acquisitions
LONDON 23 January 2018: UAE-based NMC Healthcare announced two new acquisitions and the completion of new Operating and Management (O&M) contracts that indicate further progress in line with its strategic priorities to expand capacity, capabilities […]
DP World forms $3 billion fund to invest in India
DPW and NIIF partner for investments in transportation sector DUBAI 23 January 2018: DP World and India’s NIIF announced the creation of an investment platform to invest in ports, terminals, transportation and logistics businesses in India. The […]
Expat workers remitted $28bn; Rights laws coming
UAE introduces new laws to protect human rights GENEVA 23 January 2018: As part of its efforts to protect the rights of contract workers, the UAE has developed a strategy and a plan of action […]
What’s the impact of VAT on car ownership in Dubai
DUBAI 22 January 2018: Owning a car in the UAE is a big decision since it involves many hefty expenses including fuel, insurance, parking and maintenance. For those UAE residents who were struggling to figure out […]