Rents remain stable and sales are down, according to a new Dubai property report. CBRE’s Q3 2015 figures show sales rates declining around 2% from Q2 and around 6% year-on-year. When it comes to rents the global real estate advisor reveals that average rentals, within the residential sector, remained stable although affordable locations saw some growth. Another finding from the report details how the growing resident population has driven robust growth in the Dubai retail sector.
UAE scraps homework for some public school students
Public schools students from Kindergarten to Grade 2 will not be given homework in the new academic year.
Sheikh Abdullah reaffirms UAE's support for Lebanon
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has affirmed the UAE's full support with Lebanon in a phone call with Lebanese Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam.
UAE strongly condemns attacks on Nigeria villages
The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Nigeria's central Niger State that saw dozens killed and kidnapped.
Sharjah's Khorfakkan to be divided into four districts
His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the division of the city of Khor Fakkan into four districts.
