UAE Public Holidays in 2014
The non-working public holidays in UAE for 2014 will most probably be 13, while employees in the private sector will get only 10 days...
1st Day of 2014 – Public Holiday
In the beginning of 2014, the private and the public sector in the UAE will enjoy the same New Year's public holiday.
Wednesday, 1st January...
Doing business in Dubai gets easier: Business licenses online
The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai has further expanded its e-services by enabling customers to get their licenses issued online. The new...
1500 medical tourists seek treatment through Dubai every day
Emirates Airlines is said to fly in 1,500 medical tourists daily to Dubai airport before they take onward flights to destinations such as India,...
Renting a home in Dubai may be expensive and complicated
People who want to rent homes in Dubai will now have to provide a statement of income from their employer to landlords before leasing...
“All I Want for Christmas is You”…or such sale
One of the most recognized Christmas songs, Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” has sold its millionth copy in the UK...
Most Amazing Christmas Trees This Year
Every year cities around the world try to display the biggest, the most attractive or the weirdest Christmas trees in the world. Traditional or...
Dubai – More Expensive Than You Think
It is a well-known fact that living in Dubai is expensive, much more expensive than anywhere else in the Middle East.
This year’s Cost of...
Celebrities in Search of the Christmas Spirit
Just like the average folks, the rich and famous also celebrate Christmas. The big difference is that their holiday preparations are often quite unusual...
A New Decree on Rent Increases in Dubai Overrides the 5%...
A new decree, No. 43 of 2013, concerning the percentages of maximum property rent increase that are allowed upon the renewal of tenancy contracts...
Dubai Financial Market gains nearly 100% in 2013
Dubai has a new record to brag about! The city's stock market doubled in value this year.
The Dubai Financial Market Index hit a fresh...
New case of MERS reported in Dubai
Dubai Health Authority (DHA) announced that it has diagnosed a new case of novel Corona virus (MERS-CoV) in the emirate.
DHA said the 68-year old...
Biggest Scientific Findings of 2013
Not every year can be eventful when it comes to new scientific findings. That was the case with 2012. However, in 2013 the world...
Tenants vs. Greedy Landlords – Dubai’s Rents Battle or Bubble
Over the past few weeks, the tension between tenants and landlords in Dubai escalates, reaching brand new levels. Tenants are very upset by the...
US Federal Reserve Cuts QE Pace
The U.S. Federal Reserve announced plans to cut its monthly bond purchases to $75 billion from $85 billion. This is the first step toward...
Dubai Government Staff Salaries Increase up to 100%
The Dubai Government announced that it will increase the salaries of some public sector employees. According to the statement released by the Dubai Government...
Great Events in Dubai This Weekend
The weekend is approaching and with it come fantastic events and new things to try this weekend in Dubai. Many people will want to...
2014 Big Idea: Return to a Normal Non-crisis Environment
The big idea for 2014 is: The final return to a normal non-crisis economic environment. Search for growth is the next step.
Every year in...