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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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DXB pledges to ban single-use plastics
Dubai Airports, DXB, on Monday announced its pledge to ban single-use plastics from consumer spaces at the world's busiest international airport effective January 1, 2020. Every year Dubai Airports recycles over 43,000 tonnes of paper, glass,
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Top 5 positive changes in GCC, thanks to VAT
Following the signing of the Common VAT Agreement by GCC member states, value-added tax (VAT) has become an important step towards ensuring the region's socio-economic resilience. The new tax regime is a proactive policy meant to diversify the
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UAE expresses concern over developments in Sudan
The UAE is following with great concern and deep interest the developments in the brotherly Republic of Sudan. In a statement released on
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Over 2,000 fake products seized in Abu Dhabi
More than 2,000 fake and substandard products have been seized from commercial establishments in Abu Dhabi during the holy month of Ramadan. The
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Stressed at work? Know the burn-out red flags
Mental stress in the workplace or burn-out is now considered a syndrome, as recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO). In the UAE, stress
Read MoreSoon, pay once for all treatments during hospital stay in Dubai
Patients in Dubai hospitals will soon be able to pay for 'bundled' treatments instead of paying separately for services and medications. Starting September, hospitals in Dubai will adopt the International Refined Diagnostic Related Groups
Read MoreRaysut Cement Announces Acquisition of Sohar Cement at US$60 Million
Following a letter of intent it signed early this year with Sohar Cement Factory LLC’s shareholders, Oman’s largest cement manufacturer and one of the Gulf’s largest, Raysut Cement Company today announced the complete acquisition
Read MoreUS - UAE defence agreement comes into force
The United Arab Emirates and the United States have announced the entry into force of the Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA), signed earlier this year. The two nations share a deep interest in promoting prosperity and stability in the
Read MoreVirgin Voyages Expands Epic Entertainment Lineup
With a heritage deeply rooted in music, Virgin Voyages announced an expanded partnership with Academy, Grammy and Golden Globe-winning artist and producer Mark Ronson. Ronson will join the company’s Creative Collective, a group of
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