Monthly Archives: January 2018
How VAT Affects Home Ownership and Renting in Dubai
As a UAE resident, one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll face is that of buying or renting a home. Owning a home involves...
Exciting Opportunity for Golfers to Tee Off with Ryder Cup Legends
Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club (SG&SC), is once again giving golfers from across the region a once in a lifetime opportunity to qualify for...
Four Day Watercolor Festival To Take Place in February
International Watercolor Society in collaboration with the Cartoon Art Gallery will be hosting a 4 day Watercolor Festival in UAE from 22nd till 25th...
The 2018 OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic Welcomes World’s Best Players
Many of the world’s best golfers, including OMEGA brand ambassadors Rory McIlroy and defending champion Sergio Garcia tee off at this year’s OMEGA Dubai...
What Could Push Oil To $100?
If anyone thought the latest oil market outlooks of the EIA and the IEA are upbeat, here’s an even more upbeat one from Energy...
Economic Confidence in GCC Remains Stable despite VAT Adoption
Confidence in the Middle East is stable, even with the adoption of VAT in the GCC, according to the latest edition of the Global...
UAE Real Estate Market Adjusted to The “New Normal” in 2017
In 2017 the UAE's real estate sector continued to adjust to lower growth being the "new normal" according to JLL's 2017 Year in Review...
Global Financial Markets See Short Term Prosperity; Long-Term Challenges
Recent economic growth and the rise of equity markets suggest optimism for the future of global finance
Brexit negotiations, questions about the dollar...
Cryptocurrencies See Short Term Bubble; Long Term Staying Power
The valuations and varieties of crypto-assets now available have raised fears of an overheated market
However, with smart regulation and further innovation, crypto-assets...
Rory McIlroy, Sergio Garcia Tee Off at 2018 OMEGA Dubai Desert...
OMEGA ambassadors, Sergio Garcia and Rory McIlroy, have teed off on a gloriously sunny day at the Emirates Golf Club in Dubai to get...
62% UAE Residents Shop Online
Digitalks, Middle East’s first digitally-focused conference series ended on a high note, with an impressive line-up of visitors and international participants tackling the most...
VAT Calculator, Tax Registration Number Verification Service Now Online
The new services are part of the Authority’s efforts to protect consumers and prevent any attempts at price manipulation and profiteering.
The Federal Tax Authority...
UAE Doctors Launch First Virtual Humanitarian City
In an unprecedented step, UAE Doctors have launched the 'Zayed Virtual Humanitarian City'. The world's first virtual humanitarian city will provide realistic solutions to...
MAG 5 Boulevard Ready for Delivery Months Ahead of Schedule
MAG Lifestyle Development (MAG LD), the development arm of MAG Group, has announced that it will deliver its ‘MAG 5 Boulevard’ project months earlier...
Is 2018 The Year of Turnaround for Dubai Property Prices?
According to analysis in Propertyfinder Trends, property prices are ripe for a rebound. Oil may command $80 a barrel by year’s end, according to...
Financial Crisis Amongst Top 10 Global Risks for 2018
In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, we asked ourselves one question over and over again: why didn’t we see it coming?
It rocked...
Pioneers of Luxury Takeover Ajman’s Iconic Beach Hotel
Visionary Hoteliers Behind One of the UAE's First Luxury Beach Hotels Return to Launch New Brand in the UAE
Hospitality veterans Mr. Reto Wittwer and...
American Consultant Pinpoints Educational Takeaways from UAE
As an American education researcher and consultant based in Dubai, Allen Kenneth Schaidle is constantly comparing developments and achievements in the sphere of education....