NEWS & INSIGHTS

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 […]

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, […]

Followed by Abu Dhabi and Sharjah as attractive investment destinations According real estate consultancy Cluttons, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah have emerged as the region’s most popular investment destinations amongst GCC High Net Worth Individuals. Cluttons’ 2016 Middle East Private […]

The Council of Ministers has restricted some medical examination regulations for foreign nationals seeking residency in the UAE, and has relaxed other rules. Notably, pulmonary tuberculosis testing is now mandatory during the residency permit renewal process. Expanded Rules Rules that […]

Kuwait Municipality is reportedly preparing to lay off at least 60 percent of expat employees – the latest in an aggressive campaign to cut numbers of foreign residents in the country. The municipality’s financial and administrative division plans to review […]

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has announced a paid holiday for all UAE employees to mark Isra and Mi’raj. According to local news agency WAM, Isra and Mi’raj Day falls on Wednesday May 4. However, the holiday has […]

Dubai: US apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch looks to double the number of stores in the Middle East in the next three to five years, according to its top executive. The company has partnered with Dubai-based Majid Al Futtaim Fashion […]

Dubai: Life insurance is said to be the cornerstone of good money management because it helps people prepare for life’s uncertainties. If the sole breadwinner in the family dies or suddenly becomes incapacitated to work, for instance, the dependents can rest […]

Managing the employment contract process during your international expansion is complex, but you need to have a firm grasp on the subject to avoid compliance traps. Each country has its set of rules and regulations that you need to be […]

The mixed-use Samaya project in north western Riyadh is spread over an area of one million sqm. Dubai-headquartered property developer Cayan Group has received the official go-ahead for its billion-riyal Samaya project in Riyadh, according to a statement from the company. The […]

The first and second phases of Doha Metro would have total of about 100 stations, covering about 215km. More than 37 per cent of work on the nearly 80km first phase of Doha Metro is now complete, a senior Qatar […]

“James Berry (right) of James Berry and Associates, accepting a generous donation of AED 20,000 from Marie O’Neill (left) of Executive Expatriate Relocations, on behalf of his firm’s CSR project, Larchfield Tanzania Homes, a UK registered Charity (Charity Commission Reg […]