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RTA will handle 1m visitors to Downtown Dubai district during Eid
29 Aug 2017
Khaleej Times -- Authorities in Dubai are anticipating over 350,000 people to flock to Downtown Dubai every day during the Eid Al Adha break amounting to approximately 1.05 million visitors during the three-day Eid break. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has charted out a "comprehensive plan" for managing traffic movement, and mass transit modes in the area.
"The plan aims to meet the needs of road users, and offer premium services ensuring safe and smooth mobility aboard... Read More
Chinese Investors Rank 8th in Dubai's Real Estate Market
28 Aug 2017
Dubai Land Department has revealed a list of the top 10 nationalities that invested in Dubai’s real market between January 2016 and the end of June 2017. The new list confirms that UAE nationals are in the lead, outperforming all other nationalities.
His Excellency Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General of Dubai Land Department, commented: "217 nationalities have invested a total of AED 151 billion in Dubai’s real estate market. This demonstrates the confidence that the world has... Read More
Sharjah Library forms digital link with British Library
28 Aug 2017
Gulf News -- The Sharjah Public Library, a subsidiary of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), will provide digital access to thousands of rare books and periodicals on Arabic and Islamic culture, which are held at the British Library in London.
The British Library, the world’s second largest library, lists 15,000 Arabic books and manuscripts spanning the 15th to 19th centuries. The collection includes rare editions of the Quran, poetry and prose and works by great Arab and Muslim... Read More
New VAT law approved
28 Aug 2017
The National -- The landmark law paving the way for the introduction of VAT from January next year has been approved by the President, Sheikh Khalifa.
The law states that goods and services are subject to value added tax at a standard rate of 5 per cent – and outlines a series of exclusions.
The details of the law as released yesterday, which have been much anticipated, confirm the status of key goods and services, including the following:
Pre-school and school education... Read More
Archaeologists shed new light on life in the UAE 5,000 years ago
28 Aug 2017
Archaeological work by a team of local and international experts has restarted after 30 years on a culturally and historically significant site in Al Ain which is reputed to be one of the earliest agricultural-based villages in the United Arab Emirates.
The site, Hili 8, located near Hili Archaeological Park in Al Ain, was first explored and excavated by French archaeologists in the 1970s and 1980s and provided tentative evidence for the beginnings of date, wheat and barley... Read More
28 August is Emirati Women’s Day
27 Aug 2017
Gulf News – The achievements and milestones reached by Emirati women are integral to the success story of the UAE and its enviable place on the global platform.
Fired by their passion for nation-building and pursuing ambitions and goals that open new horizons for women empowerment, Emirati women have blazed many a trail.
To mark their exemplary spirit, courage and dynamism, Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, Supreme Chairwoman of... Read More
RTA endorsed a contract for procuring 554 hybrid vehicles
26 Aug 2017
Gulf News – The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has endorsed a contract for procuring 554 environment-friendly hybrid vehicles fitted with a combination of fuel engines and electric motors.
The move is part of a masterplan to curb the pollution from vehicle exhausts and make vehicles friendly to the environment of Dubai.
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Eid holidays for private sector in UAE announced
26 Aug 2017
Gulf News – All private sector employees in the UAE will have three-day paid holidays starting on Thursday, August 31, until Saturday, September, 2, on account of Eid Al-Adha, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced on Thursday.
The announcement was made in a Ministerial Circular issued by Saqr bin Ghobash Saeed Ghobash, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation.
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Sergey Lavrov’s working visit to Kuwait, UAE and Qatar
25 Aug 2017
On August 27−30, Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will make a working visit to Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.
While in Kuwait, Sergey Lavrov will meet with Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah IV Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and will hold talks with First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Kuwait Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah.
In Abu Dhabi, Sergey Lavrov will meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Adviser Tahnoun Al Nahyan and... Read More
La Perle and Bentley Sign an Exclusive Sponsorship Agreement
23 Aug 2017
One of the most innovative theatrical shows in the world, La Perle, and luxury car retailer, Bentley Emirates, are delighted to announce an exclusive sponsorship that is set to re-define and elevate the premium entertainment landscape in Dubai.
As part of the exclusive sponsorship, Bentley Emirates will become the official car partner of La Perle, with an aim cross promote the two brands. With a common philosophy to fuse the latest technical innovations with extraordinary skills,... Read More
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