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Salary certificate a must for renting an apartment in UAE?
I viewed an apartment in Dubai and decided to go for it. However, when I approached the real estate firm, an agent told me that I needed to submit a salary certificate and a three-month bank statement. In all my years in Dubai, this is the first
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Will cloudy weather make way for rain in UAE this week?
The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts weather over the coming five days to be humid and cloudy in general with a chance of convective cloud formations. The day on Tuesday will be fair in general. It could get partly cloudy and
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Amazon Prime launches in the UAE, plans start at Dh16
Following the launch of Amazon.ae on May 1st, Amazon today announced the launch of Amazon Prime in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Prime is Amazon's premium membership program enjoyed by more than 100 million paid members in 17 countries,
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Goodbye single-use plastic, hello dear eco-consciousness
It's probably the best news to break in a long, long time, and it's happening as we speak (or as you read this). It isn't breaking news,
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Long-term UAE visa: Overseas investors express interest in real estate
International investors have shown significant interest in the UAE's real estate market following the introduction of long-term visas, which was
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New law to improve people's quality of life in UAE
The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai,
Read MoreUAE royal passes away, prayers offered
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, delivered a funeral prayer for Sheikha Aisha bint Majid bin Nasser bin Sultan Al Qassimi, who passed away on Sunday. The body of the royal was buried in its
Read MoreWant to combine your paid leaves with Haj leave? Here's how
Q1-I have been working in a private company in the mainland of Dubai for the last six years. I wish to go on Haj pilgrimage this year. I am aware that I am entitled for 30 days unpaid leave as mentioned in the UAE Employment Law. However, my company
Read More12 Indians killed in Dubai bus accident that claimed 17 lives
A total of 12 Indians were killed in the horrific bus crash in Al Rashidiya that claimed 17 lives on Thursday, June 6. Four Indians were discharged after receiving treatment in Rashid Hospital. Consul general of India to Dubai Vipul has confirmed
Read MoreUAE leaders congratulate Sheikh Mohammed on sons' weddings
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today hosted a grand ceremony at the Dubai World Trade Centre marking the weddings of his three sons: Sheikh Hamdan bin
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