Cities and provinces

Demand and prices on the rise for townhouses and apartments in Q1 2022

Consistent with the increased transactions and values last year, 2022 is shaping up to be a great one for Dubai’s property sector. In its first quarter, the residential property market only kept moving forward with a marked uptick in sales transactions and values.  DLD figures showed the real estate market’s continued growth with an 81% increase in transactions quarter-on-quarter. Prices have...

Expo 2020: big deficit in sustainability demands industry and academics to foster partnerships

He described the main challenges faced by the world, and stated, “There’s now a peace deficit in Europe and the numbers of refugees is rising. There’s also a big deficit in sustainability and I think that’s where academics can really play a part by working with industry. The third main deficit is a deficit of equality. The number of people living in poverty has increased for first time since...

The MENA Regional Chapter of UN PRME has collaborated with De Montfort University Dubai to establish the 9th MENA PRME Forum and Conference.

All are welcome to these free events at the DMU Dubai Campus and online. Register now for the Conference and Gala. See the event programmes here.The Conference, Forum and Gala are a collaboration between the UN PRME MENA Chapter member academics, their institutions and De Montfort University Dubai. The event will investigate the possibilities for leveraging change through responsible management...

DMU Dubai to host Open Day on March 27 for ambitious students in the UAE

Strategically located in Dubai International Academic City with a purpose-built, independent campus building, DMU Dubai welcomes students from all backgrounds and offers a perfect combination of high-quality teaching, excellent facilities and a fantastic student experience.  The sessions during the Open Day will encourage prospective students to participate in subject-specific talks, speak to...

NBQ opens a new office in UAQ Free Zone to enable Electronic Banking Services Unit with Banking Services Advisor on 14/03/2022

The new bank office at the Free Zone will aim towards easing the banking operations for SMEs, entrepreneurs and large enterprises in the UAQ. UAQ Free Trade Zone (UAQ FTZ) has previously signed an MOU with NBQ to enhance banking credibility and convenient banking operations. This will open doors for companies in UAQ Free Trade Zone (UAQ FTZ) and stewarded areas as they benefit from NBQ's...

DMU Dubai to host Open Day on March 5 for ambitious students in the UAE

The sessions during the Open Day will encourage prospective students to participate in subject-specific talks, speak to academics, industry professionals, and current students, understand application procedures and admission pathways. Future students can explore the state of art facilities firsthand, including interactive learning spaces, design studios, mechanical and electrical labs, moot...

DMU Dubai to host Open Day on March 5 for ambitious students in the UAE

Strategically located in Dubai International Academic City with a purpose-built, independent campus building, DMU Dubai welcomes students from all backgrounds and offers a perfect combination of high-quality teaching, excellent facilities and a fantastic student experience.  The sessions during the Open Day will encourage prospective students to participate in subject-specific talks, speak to...

UK Cabinet Office Minister opens new De Montfort University Dubai's engineering lab

Minister of State Nigel Adams said:  "De Montfort University's global expansion from the heart of Leicestershire in the UK to Dubai and Kazakhstan is an amazing investment that will help build global alumni. It's another fantastic UK export that is nurturing talent.  ​"It's been great to open the state-of-the-art engineering lab and congratulate the university's cricket team. I hope to see a few...

Dubai real estate at all-time high after banner year in 2021

Dubai’s real estate market ended 2021 at a record high with annual growth at its strongest in eight years. Betterhomes’ 2021 Dubai Real Estate Market Report revealed that 2021 concluded with a 70% increase in units sold and a 107% increase in sales value, amounting to AED 147 billion, year-on-year. Richard Waind, Group Managing Director, said, “The Dubai residential market enjoyed a strong year...

Credence Security to Showcase Leading Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics Offerings at @Hack in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 16 November, 2021 – Credence Security, the region’s premier specialized cybersecurity, forensics, governance, risk and compliance value-added distributor, today announced its participation in the upcoming inaugural edition of Saudi Arabia’s biggest information security show – @Hack, which is taking place from 28th to 30th of November 2021 at the Riyadh Front Expo Centre. At...

Dubai property market logs highest leasing deal at AED7.5M/year

Dubai saw the most expensive residential leasing transaction for a luxury villa in Emirates Hills this week at a whopping AED7.5 million (just over USD 2 million) annually. The record-breaking deal comes not long after the previous AED3.8 million/year record for a Palm Jumeirah property in July this year. Hannah Pratap from Betterhomes, one of Dubai’s longest-standing real estate brokerages,...

Urbanization needs sustainable solutions on a global scale

Over 50% of people live in urban areas today, and around 200,000 people move into cities every day. In addition to urbanization, sustainability and technology drive the development of smart cities. To accommodate the growing number of people while slowing down climate change, we need to adopt smarter, scalable solutions. Technology enables us to solve these challenges and helps make cities more...

Oulu – City on the Edge

Oulu is also an international research and development centre, with 25 000 students at two universities. One in three people have an academic degree. The collaboration between companies, the public sector and the universities is intensive, and the city bustles with innovations and opportunities. Oulu is among Europe’s youngest cities, as the average age is just 38 years. When it comes to quality...

The future begins in Southwest Finland

If you live in Dubai, you may have stepped on a little piece of Finland and not even realised it. “Some floating structures in Dubai were developed here in the Turku region,” explains Tero Piispanen, senior executive at Turku Science Park Ltd. “The Turku region is known globally from its strong maritime industry.” The Turku region is on the Finnish coast, almost in the heart of Northern Europe....

UAQ Free Trade Zone Signs MoU with NBQ to Ease Banking Operations for SMEs, Entrepreneurs and Large Enterprises in the UAE

Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone (UAQ FTZ) signed a strategic MoU with the National Bank of Umm Al Quwain (NBQ) to ease the Corporate Banking requirements of companies registered in UAQ FTZ forming a privileged circle of customers who can avail priority banking. The bank offers a comprehensive and versatile suite of products and services for building the capabilities of SMEs, Startups and large...

40% Off on Tickets as La Perle Turns 4

It's been 4 years since Dubai's permanent aerial and aqua show La Perle opened its doors to become a global sensation performing at its custom-made, state-of-the-art theatre in Al Habtoor City. As a token of appreciation to celebrate its 4th-year theatergoers will be able to get a 40% discount on tickets from Wednesday, September 1 until Saturday, September 11. Now is your chance to see the...

ALBA Cars Expands To Abu Dhabi With New Branch

‘No. 1 used car showroom in Dubai’, Alba Cars, has expanded with a new branch in Abu Dhabi. The new branch, located in the Marina Mall, will make it easier for Abu Dhabi residents to buy, sell and trade-in vehicles.  Alba Cars have created this new branch to service its pre-existing and well established Adu Dhabi customer base, in addition to reaching new customers.  As with the flagship Dubai...