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Top entrepreneurship college to help open campus in Saudi Arabia
The world’s top-ranked college for entrepreneurship will help create a new institute in Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), with classes beginning from next year. The College for Business and Entrepreneurship at KAEC is being developed by a subsidiary of Babson College, a Massachusetts-based private business school, with US defence giant Lockheed Martin providing
Qatar reveals new Doha Metro train designs
Qatar Railways has given the public its first glimpse of the trains that will be servicing the Doha Metro when it opens in 2020, which it says will be the fastest in the region. The company showcased one vehicle, whose design was inspired by the Arabian mare, that will be servicing the Doha Metro and
Qatar Rail reveals Doha Metro designs
Qatar Rail has unveiled the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram exterior designs on Sunday, two schemes that will combine Qatari heritage and culture with modern technology. The exterior designs of the upcoming railway vehicles, dubbed ‘Al Faras’ for the Doha Metro and ‘Al Mehmel’ for the Lusail Tram, will give the public a glimpse of
April 18, 2016
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Dubai property market starts to recover
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 villas down 11 percent, according to JLL. But the first quarter of 2016 saw “minute
April 18, 2016
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10 Quick Curb Appeal Fixes to Sell Your House Faster
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, a few quick, inexpensive changes to your home’s exterior could help make the process easier
GCC Ultra Wealthy Identify Dubai as Top Middle East Investment Target
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 Capital Survey, in partnership with YouGov, shows that 63% of GCC HNWI plan to invest
United Arab Emirates: Medical Examination Regulations for Residents Amended
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 have been expanded or restricted include the following: • Tests for pulmonary tuberculosis will now
Kuwait gov’t department ‘to axe 60 percent of expats’
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 expats’ contracts, positions and qualifications with a view to making some of them redundant, in
UAE announce public holiday in May
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 been moved to Thursday May 5 to give UAE workers a long weekend. The federal
April 14, 2016
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