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Settling in to a new school: A parent’s view
Andi Ondhia, a parent at ACS Hillingdon and a member of Parent Teacher Organisation’s Welcome Team, explores how an international school community is ideally placed to support new families through the relocation process. Relocating, whether it’s your first experience or your third, fourth or fifth, can be a daunting prospect with worries about how your
April 19, 2016
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SPAR International said to target 24 new stores in Oman
Dutch supermarket chain SPAR International reportedly plans to open 24 outlets in Oman by 2017, as part of significant expansion plans in the Gulf. In an interview with Times of Oman, Tobias Wasmuht, managing director of SPAR International, said: “This year, we plan to open 14 stores. By the end of 2017 we will have
Dubai’s Azizi enters hospitality sector with $125m project
Azizi Developments has announced its entry into Dubai’s hospitality sector with the launch of Candace, its first serviced residences project. The developer said in a statement that the AED460 million ($125.2 million) project will feature two towers called Candace Aster and Candace Acacia at Dubai’s upcoming Al Furjan community, where Azizi Developments is the biggest
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Top entrepreneurship college to help open campus in Saudi Arabia
The world’s top-ranked college for entrepreneurship will help create a new institute in Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), with classes beginning from next year. The College for Business and Entrepreneurship at KAEC is being developed by a subsidiary of Babson College, a Massachusetts-based private business school, with US defence giant Lockheed Martin providing
Qatar reveals new Doha Metro train designs
Qatar Railways has given the public its first glimpse of the trains that will be servicing the Doha Metro when it opens in 2020, which it says will be the fastest in the region. The company showcased one vehicle, whose design was inspired by the Arabian mare, that will be servicing the Doha Metro and
April 18, 2016
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Qatar Rail reveals Doha Metro designs
Qatar Rail has unveiled the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram exterior designs on Sunday, two schemes that will combine Qatari heritage and culture with modern technology. The exterior designs of the upcoming railway vehicles, dubbed ‘Al Faras’ for the Doha Metro and ‘Al Mehmel’ for the Lusail Tram, will give the public a glimpse of
April 18, 2016
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Dubai property market starts to recover
The Dubai property market is showing the first signs of recovery in almost two years, according to the real estate consulting firm ValuStrat. The market witnessed subdued sales activity in 2015, with Dubai apartment prices falling by 13 percent, and villas down 11 percent, according to JLL. But the first quarter of 2016 saw “minute
April 18, 2016
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10 Quick Curb Appeal Fixes to Sell Your House Faster
First impressions do matter, especially in real estate. Buyers might be less likely to check out the rest of a house if the outside is rundown or unattractive—even if the interiors are stunning. If you’re looking to sell your house, a few quick, inexpensive changes to your home’s exterior could help make the process easier
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