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Mall of Qatar to add 15 luxury retail stores
The Mall of Qatar has signed an agreement with Doha-based Abu Issa Holding to open 15 high-end stores. The deal will see the introduction of global brands including Godiva Cafe, Yves Delorme, Hartmann, Samsonite, Voulez Vous and Bugatti. Rony Mourani, general manager at Mall of Qatar, said: “In line with our promise to house top
Expats can now use Saudi government hospitals – report
Expatriates in Saudi Arabia will be able to use government hospitals for treatment as long as they pay a designated fee and follow the centres’ rules and regulations, according to the Ministry of Health. The decision was taken due to a large number of expats living in rural areas where few or no private hospitals
Ramadan 2016 private sector working hours announced
ABU DHABI // Private sector employees in the UAE will have their working days reduced by two hours during Ramadan. The announcement was made via a statement from the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources issued by Saqr Ghobash, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation. Working hours for the public sector which were announced on
Dubai expects 2.5m Saudi tourists in 2020
Dubai is a top choice for Saudi tourists and their number is expected to increase by almost 100 per cent, that is 2.5 million, by 2020, an Emirati official has said, citing current economic forecasts. “The number of Saudi tourists in Dubai was 1.5 million in 2015,” Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for
Saudi Arabia will be the template for future change
Saudi Arabia has captured the world’s attention with the announcement of an ambitious agenda, called Vision 2030, aimed at overhauling the structure of its economy. The plan would reduce historical high dependence on oil by transforming how the kingdom generates income, as well as how it spends and manages its vast resources. It is supported
UAE rises up global list of property investment hotspots
The UAE has risen up a global list ranking the world’s most popular residence-by-investment programs, it has been announced. Henley & Partners has launched the Global Residence and Citizenship Programs (GRCP) 2016 report which shows the UAE moved up two places to 13th compared to last year. According to the report, the UAE continues to
Qatar ‘on track’ with World Cup 2022 plans, says FIFA official
Qatar’s preparations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup are on track and the country’s groundbreaking legacy work is progressing well, according to one of the FIFA’s top officials. Speaking at the World Stadium Congress in Doha, Jürgen Müller, FIFA’s head of planning and infrastructure, praised the work being carried out by the Supreme Committee for
Global: Offices to shorten business hours, slow processing during Ramadan
What does the change mean? Companies and individuals should expect delays and plan to file time-sensitive applications as soon as possible. Implementation time frame: Approximately June 6 through July 7. Some countries also begin to slow down one week before Ramadan. Visas/permits affected: Visas and work permits. Impact on processing times: Applicants should expect reduced
Luxury desert escapes in the UAE
Tilal Liwa Hotel A 4-star hotel in Abu Dhabi, Tilal Liwa is located in the largest contiguous sand desert in the world, Rub Al Khali. Boasting Arabian-style décor, an infinity pool, various desert activities, and intimate restaurants, the hotel is a must-try in the capital. It is just 20 km from Madinat Zayed.
May 19, 2016
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