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RAK tourism to develop region’s first five-star camp in Jabal Jais mountain
Ras Al Khaimah’s Jabal Jais mountain is about to be home to the first five-star camp in the region. Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority’s (RAK TDA) CEO Haitham Mattar told Hotelier Middle East on the sidelines of the launch of their new brand identity. “We have done a recce in the mountains (Jabal Jais)
International Property Show focuses on retail, middle-income housing
Dubai: Retail space and middle income housing are likely to draw crowds at this year’s International Property Show, organisers said on Sunday. Retail space across the UAE, the wider Arab Gulf region and in other parts of the world will be available for direct purchase at this year’s show to be held from April 11
Oman Shura member proposes tax on expats
Muscat: A proposal being discussed in Oman by a Shura council members could put a tax on expats. The proposal, which would charge a 3 per cent monthly fee on expatriates — based on their salary, would result in companies replacing expats with Omanis, said Nabhan Al Battashi, the chairman of General Federation of Trade
April 4, 2016
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Dubai: For people with limited incomes, the real estate market in Dubai can be out of reach. After all, it is where a flat or a villa in a posh neighbourhood could cost more than a low-wage earner’s lifetime of savings However, for those who are flush with cash, the property market may not be
The most important etiquette rules to know when traveling for business to 10 countries around the world
Business customs vary tremendously around the world — what might be considered rude in one country can be completely acceptable in another. To help employees understand how office etiquette varies, UK office-supplier Viking reached out to 18 of their international employees who have worked in countries that range from Germany to the US. The results
Bahrain’s financial sector sees 2.8% jobs growth in 2015
Employment in Bahrain’s financial services industry grew by 2.8 percent during 2015, with a total of 13,877 people employed at end-2015 compared to 13,496 in the year-earlier period, according to central bank figures. Central bank data showed that employment in the financial sector continued to grow last year despite the recent economic conditions caused by
Ras Al Khaimah launches new tourism brand identity
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority has revealed its new brand identity, which aims to reposition the destination to overseas visitors. Tourism chiefs said the rebrand focuses on the emirate’s natural assets, luxurious indulgence, range of activities for different types of travellers, history and culture, and authentic Arabian heritage offering. With the aim to attract
BP, Kuwait Petroleum sign cooperation deal
UK’s oil giant BP has signed cooperation deal with Kuwait Petroleum Corp (KPC) to explore possible joint opportunities for investment and development in future oil, gas, trading and petrochemicals ventures. The agreement was signed by BP chief executive officer Bob Dudley and KPC chief executive officer Nizar Mohammad Al-Adsani. The deal could pave the
New economic zones laws to boost Qatar economy
As Qatar is looking to diversify from its energy-based economy, the government has cleared a draft law, which will allow any type of company to be set up by a legal professional from Qatar or outside, without requiring to adhere to prevailing company laws applicable elsewhere, writes Syed Ameen Kader. Manataq, which is currently developing
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