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Congratulations!

Posted on December 12, 2016 by howesdubai

Even though it already houses nine UN Humanitarian Agencies, and over fifty other related international entities, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has ordered further expansion to Dubai’s International Humanitarian City. In these days of socio-political regional tensions, Dubai’s … Continue reading →

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Daydream Believer!

Posted on December 10, 2016 by howesdubai

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved plans for a Dubai Street Museum that will showcase the history, cultural values and identity of the emirate. Both local and international artists, who will use many of Dubai’s buildings for … Continue reading →

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Down The Wrong Way!

Posted on December 6, 2016 by howesdubai

A case of déjà vu from the good old days before the GFC – with prices starting at US$ 76k, it was no wonder to witness buyers queuing in Dubai South overnight to acquire units in The Pulse cluster’s second … Continue reading →

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Something Going Wrong

Posted on November 20, 2016 by howesdubai

The big local financial story of the week was the launch of the region’s largest e-commerce platform, the US$ 1 billion Noon.com, headed by Emaar chairman, Mohamed Alabbar. Saudi’s Public Investment Fund will finance 50% of the project whilst several … Continue reading →

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If It Be Your Will

Posted on November 16, 2016 by howesdubai

Realising a dream of his father, HH Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed, his son inaugurated the Dubai Canal on Wednesday. Following the second phase of the US$ 1 billion, 12 km waterway, the canal connects Dubai Creek with the Arabian Gulf. … Continue reading →

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Turn, Turn, Turn!

Posted on November 13, 2016 by howesdubai

On Wednesday, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum opened a satellite manufacturing facility at Dubai’s MBR Space Centre. He also approved the final designs for the country’s Mars Hope probe, slated for launch in 2020, as well as installing … Continue reading →

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Oh I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside!

Posted on October 30, 2016 by howesdubai

HH President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al Nahyan has issued the long-awaited decree on bankruptcy – federal law number 9 of 2016; there were no details of when the legislation would come into force. The law, covering company restructuring for the … Continue reading →

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Mr Tambourine Man!

Posted on October 24, 2016 by howesdubai

Yet another property report and this time slightly more bearish as Phidar Advisory indicate that, because of slow demand growth, prices and rents could continue to decline for the next 12 months. The study estimates that in Q3, apartment rentals … Continue reading →

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Mysterious Ways!

Posted on October 19, 2016 by howesdubai

On Monday, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched construction work on The Tower at Dubai Creek. The 928 mt observation tower will be located at the heart of Dubai Creek Harbour and is expected to be ready in … Continue reading →

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Eve Of Destruction!

Posted on October 12, 2016 by howesdubai

The RTA confirmed that the US$ 545 million Dubai Water Canal will officially open on schedule next month. Final touches, including refilling the canal with seawater, along with completing the walkways and pedestrian bridges, are being made. There are also … Continue reading →

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