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Dubai to Abu Dhabi in 15 minutes could be journey of the future
Dubai is to hold ‘Build Earth Live’ contest in September, with experts from around the world to showcase ‘Hyperloop’ designs A daily commute between Dubai and Abu Dhabi that takes just minutes could become a reality in the coming decades. Thousands of people take on the daily grind on the infamously busy Sheikh Zayed Road
More Dubai residents ‘earning more than AED10,000 a month’
The proportion of Dubai residents earning more than AED10,000 ($2,722) per month has almost doubled since 2009, according to an analysis by Reidin. The research company analysed salary data from the Dubai Statistics Centre (DSC) and found that only 12 percent of the population were taking home above AED10,000 per month in 2009. By 2015,
First theme park resort to open in Qatar in 2017
Qatar’s first resort attached to a theme park is set to open in early 2017. Salwa Resort and Spa, which is located next to Aqua Park waterpark, was designed to attract more visitors to the country’s first-ever theme park, according to Mohamed Firdaus Raj, General Manager of Aqua Park Qatar. “Ninety percent of the hotel
August 10, 2016
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OMAN | Length of Stay Increased from 3 Weeks to 3 Months for Many Nationals
On July 20th the Ministry of Legal Affairs announced that Oman is lengthening the permitted stay for visiting nationals of 38 countries – including Bangladesh, India, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and most of central and eastern Europe. The length of the allowable stay for business and tourist travelers from these nations has increased from three
UAE employers ‘failing in bid to recruit top talent’
UAE employers are failing to target valuable sources of talent despite complaining of a skills shortage, according to a specialist recruiter. A survey by Robert Walters found that almost three-quarters (72 percent) of employers surveyed admitted they had been affected by talent shortages but have no formal plan in place to address this. And just
Emaar unveils luxury residential scheme in Downtown Dubai
Emaar Properties has unveiled a new luxury residential scheme next to Dubai Opera, comprising two towers in the centre of the Downtown district. The luxury ‘Act One | Act Two’ residences will be launched for sale in London on Wednesday and Dubai on Thursday, Emaar said. The scheme comprises 718 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments
Unlocking the mystery and potential of human happiness
Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) made headlines last year when they were ranked as the 36th and 28th happiest countries on earth respectively, based in the most recent World Happiness Report, a global survey measuring contentment in 157 countries. The survey reflects a global trend where measurement of happiness in society and at
Shaikh Mohammad approves RTA’s 2030 plan
The Roads and Transport Authority’s Traffic and Transportation Plan 2030 was approved on Saturday by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. RTA officials gave a detailed presentation on the 2030 plan to Shaikh Mohammad and Mattar Mohammad Al Tayer, director general
August 8, 2016
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Global toy brand plans expansion in UAE, Bahrain
YK Almoayyed & Sons (YKA) has announced that it has acquired the master franchise of global kids toy brand Imaginarium for Bahrain and the UAE. The company said in a statement that it is planning three Imaginarium showrooms in Bahrain, with the first one expected to open in September at the El Mercado Mall in
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