Jun 28, 2008
maarMGF Land Ltd., a joint venture between Emaar Properties PJSC and MGF Developments, begins a three-day showcase in Dubai from June 30 to display lifestyle residences across its integrated master-planned communities in India.
SOURCE: albawaba.com middle east news information::EmaarMGF brings Indiascapes to Dubai 3-day event for UAE customers gives them an opportunity to own a piece of a new India. Read More
Jun 28, 2008
Dubai: Obtaining a visit visa for the UAE is a relatively simple process, although the rules will be changing on August 1.A visit visa applies to all tourists that wish to spend longer than 14 days in the UAE, whether this is for leisure or business.
Read all the details of the new Visa laws at the SOURCE: Gulfnews: Visiting the UAE is now a simple affair. Read More
Jun 28, 2008
The UAE was this week named the sixth most popular destination for jobseekers around the world.But despite the results of the work relocation survey by recruitment agency Manpower and the huge rise in the number of people moving to Dubai, many companies are struggling to retain their new recruits.
Read more @ the SOURCE: Emirates Business 24/7 – Firms struggle to retain talent. Read More
Jun 27, 2008
Expatriates are bearing the brunt of higher rental costs in the capital as housing expenses eat up a much larger proportion of their incomes than those of Emiratis, government data shows.Expatriates spent 41 per cent of their income on rent and utilities while Emiratis spent about 28 per cent, according to a household expenditure survey released yesterday by the Abu Dhabi Department of Planning and Economy.
SOURCE: The National Read More
Jun 27, 2008
The Dh4.3-billion Las Vegas UAE project has been scrapped by the government of Ajman, said Ardaylan, PKN’s legal advisor: "The project is dead now."
SOURCE: Xpress: News | Project scrapped : End of Las Vegas UAE. Read More
Jun 26, 2008
DUBAI'S property behemoth Nakheel plans to increase its stake in property developer and fund manager Mirvac Group to just under 20 per cent, according to Nakheel's chief financial officer Kar Tung Quek.
SOURCE: The Australian – Dubai group to increase Mirvac stake Read More
Jun 26, 2008
Dubai Downtown is about to become a shopping hub with Dubai Mall due to open by the end of August. Developed by Emaar, the Dhs73bn mall will cover a total of 12 million sqft, with an internal floor area of 5.9 million sqft, equivalent to 50 football pitches, and 3.77 million sqft of gross leasable space. It is expected that some 30 million shoppers will visit it in its first year.
SOURCE: AMEinfo – Dubai's biggest Mall paves the way for a ... Read More
Jun 26, 2008
The American University in Dubai and Sesam Business Consultants are organizing a two-day conference on the major sectors of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) requirements, solutions and rating system, along with an in-depth analysis of the latest “Green Buildings” trends.
SOURCE: albawaba.com – The 2nd Dubai Green Conference introduces the Novel Concept of C02 Neutral Events to the UAE. Read More
Jun 26, 2008
Floating booms will be installed at the entrances to the breakwater of the three Palm islands in Dubai to protect the beaches from oil spills.The National Newspaper – Plan to protect Palms from oil spills Read More
Jun 26, 2008
ABU DHABI // Residents in the capital will be able leave their cars at home and catch a free ride on one of 125 new buses going into service on Monday, transport officials say.
SOURCE: The National Newspaper – Free bus journeys in Abu Dhabi - . Read More