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New free four-day transit visa now available in Qatar
A new visa scheme for travelers transiting through Hamad International Airport (HIA) goes online today (Nov. 1), Qatar Airways and the Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) have announced. The free 96-hour transit visa is available to all Qatar Airways passengers with layovers of five or more hours at HIA, regardless of nationality. However, visas are granted based on the sole
RAK to the future: Forging a reputation on the global business stage
Ras Al Khaimah, the UAE’s second-smallest emirate, is quietly boosting its tourism, free zones and real estate. It may not get the international acclaim of Dubai or the media attention of Doha, but Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) is quietly making its mark. Famed largely for bringing the world RAK Ceramics, the northern UAE emirate is
UAE – Sharjah book fair attracts over 2.3m visitors
The 35th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) concluded on a record-breaking note on Saturday, attracting over 2.31 million visitors over its 11 days, with the volume of book sales reaching Dh176 million. Both the visitor and sale counts are the highest since SIBF began in 1982. Last year, the fair attracted over
November 14, 2016
Read more about UAE – Sharjah book fair attracts over 2.3m visitorsKUWAIT – Minimum Salary Increase for Dependent Sponsorship
The Kuwaiti Ministry of the Interior (MOI) has announced that, effective 19 October 2016, it has increased the minimum monthly salary requirements for foreign nationals sponsoring spouses and dependents for family and visit visas. Minimum Salary Changes The minimum salary increases will apply as follows: Sponsorship New Salary Requirement Current Salary Requirement Residence KWD 450/month
Sheikh Mohammed issues law on free zones and special development zones in Dubai
In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, issued Law No. 15 of 2016 on the regulations issued by the authorities of free zones and special development zones in Dubai. The new Law is applicable to all free
Trump win may strengthen GCC property markets
The US election results may strengthen the appeal of home, or more local investments in GCC property markets, said Faisal Durrani, Partner – Head of Research, Cluttons. Durrani expects a positive short-term outlook for the region’s property markets, especially in Dubai, as uncertainty over Donald Trump’s election win dominates market sentiments. “This morning’s shock result is
November 10, 2016
Read more about Trump win may strengthen GCC property marketsGFH unit appoints builder for $150m Bahrain Harbour Row project
GFH Real Estate says it has hired AlMoayyed Contracting for mix-used waterfront development in Bahrain Financial Harbour. GFH Real Estate (GFHRE), the real estate arm of the GFH Financial Group, has announced the appointment of AlMoayyed Contracting as the main contractor of its Harbour Row project in Bahrain Financial Harbour. All contracting works, including foundations,
Qatar Airways inks new codeshare deal with Air Botswana
Doha carrier says agreement is part of a push into Africa with services to be launched in Namibia and Zambia by year-end. Qatar Airways has announced a new codeshare partnership with Air Botswana, offering its passengers enhanced access to three key destinations in the African country. The partnership with the national airline of Botswana, will
Oman’s SWF buys stake in Spanish manufacturer Escribano
State General Reserve Fund agrees to buy 32.2% stake; part of drive by Oman to use its assets to help diversify the economy beyond oil. Oman’s State General Reserve Fund (SGRF) agreed to buy 32.2 percent of Mecanizados Escribano, a family-owned Spanish company making precision mechanical components for the aerospace, defence and other sectors, the
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