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Construction begins on ‘iconic’ 1/ JBR project
Dubai Properties (DP), a leading Dubai-based real estate master developer and manager, announced Sunday the start of the construction of its flagship project, 1/JBR. The construction started with site mobilizing and enabling works by the end of January 2016. Final design has been completed and it is in the final stage of approval with the
Qatar rents rise by 7% in 2015 despite cheap oil impact
Rental levels in Qatar continued to rise strongly during 2015 despite the backdrop of on-going economic uncertainty and a sustained period of low oil pricing, according to consultants CBRE. It said in its H2 2015 Qatar MarketView report that residential rental levels increased by approximately 7 percent year-on-year although a slowdown in growth was witnessed
The Arab women making themselves heard online
Four years ago, Jeddah-based AlJuhara Sajer launched a channel on YouTube called Jay’s Cherry. She did not expect a huge following, but wanted to offer women practical advice that she felt was hard to come by in her part of Saudi Arabia. A budding entrepreneur, she also wanted to build a platform through which she
Things to do on St Patrick’s Day in Dubai
DARA O’BRIAIN Hysterical, charming, intelligent, witty and daring. Could there be a better person to lead St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Dubai? Maybe, if Bono told more jokes, but we’re still sure the comedian, famed for his appearances on numerous panels and incredible live stand-up shows, would be more fun. The last time he came
March 17, 2016
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UAE goes green for St Patrick’s Day
As many as 200 global iconic landmarks in 38 countries around the world turned green to celebrate Ireland’s National Day as part of Tourism Ireland’s seventh annual ‘Global Greening’ initiative. For the first time in the UAE, new greenings included Yas Viceroy, Yas Island Abu Dhabi and Global Village in Dubai. They both joined old
March 17, 2016
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Planning a move to the Gulf? Here’s everything you need to know
A decade ago, it would have been rare to hear about an Irish person moving to the Gulf States. But over the past few years, the Irish population in the region has soared. In the United Arab Emirates, the number of Irish people living there has increased from 4,000 to 7,000 in the past three
Teaching ‘cultural tolerance’ essential in modern international education, says Tony Blair
Tony Blair, along with business leaders, global education commentators and government representatives gathered in Dubai this week to discuss the most pressing issues in global education. Mr Blair told the assembled group that he believes educating young people on citizenship values is fundamental to building a future of tolerance and global peace. “There is real
New perspectives on Middle East international schools
In February this year, on the occasion of the launch of Relocate Global’s Guide to International Education and Schools, education experts and school leaders, as well as HR and relocation professionals, assembled at London’s Institute of Directors to discuss emerging education trends and tackle some of the unique issues that internationally relocating families face when selecting
How Expats Cure the Homesick Blues
Expats must face down homesickness, particularly at the beginning of their time abroad, and from time to time throughout their expat experience. Homesickness is a normal part of living far away from friends and family. It can be particularly acute at “markers”, significant birthdays or life events, of both the expat and their close friends
March 17, 2016
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