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Despite an increase in cost of living in the past couple of years, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah have been deemed more affordable than other major cities in Asia, Europe and the US, according to data released by Numbeo, a global data provider on economic, social and safety areas. The cost of living in the three emirates ranks much lower than that of Zurich, Geneva, New York, Los Angeles, Oslo, Singapore, London, Adelaide, Sydney, Auckland, Melbourne, Hong Kong, Tel Aviv, Milan, Vienna, Montreal, Frankfurt and many others. Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah are ranked at 142, 156 and 202 in…
Donald Trump on Saturday said he feels “sharper now than I did 20 years ago,” reacting to recent attacks on his age and verbal gaffes by Republican presidential rival Nikki Haley. Trump also said presidential candidates should have to take a cognitive test, apparently a response to a challenge from Haley, who has advocated the same policy, citing the age of Trump, 77, and Democratic President Joe Biden, 81. Trump was speaking at a rally in Nevada, ahead of the next vote in the Republican presidential nominating race, a caucus in the state on Feb. 8. In recent days Haley…
Branded residences can command double the rent than non-branded residences in Dubai due to luxurious amenities and high demand for units in such projects from high net worth individuals. Industry executives say that prices also luxury and branded homes have a higher potential for price increases than the rest of the market. They added that Dubai is not a transitional market any more because high networth individual buyers are coming here to stay, and that’s why the market is maturing. “Investors, landlords and tenants seem aligned on rental premiums for high-quality ‘branded residences’. These contemporary, well-planned living spaces within desirable…
The clock is ticking for the inaugural Ultimate Golf Challenge (UGC), an innovative team event that hopes to enhance the corporate golf scene in Dubai and the UAE. The two-day tournament, which will be held on January 30-31 at the Emirates Golf Club, will feature ten franchise-owned teams, a concept that is becoming increasingly popular in modern-day sports entertainment. Each team will include a minimum of two ladies in addition to two other players who were purchased during a recent UGC auction in Dubai. Brandon deSouza, Tournament Director for the Ultimate Golf Challenge said, ‘This is a first for Dubai.…
It’s Conference Championship Sunday in the 2024 NFL Playoffs. The first game will feature Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs traveling to M&T Bank Stadium to face Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship. The Chiefs are playing in their sixth straight AFC Championship Game. The only team with more consecutive AFC title game appearances is the New England Patriots, with eight from 2011 to 2018. If Mahomes wins this game and then the Super Bowl, he will have a legitimate claim to be the second-greatest quarterback in NFL history. Meanwhile, Baltimore is making their first…
Dubai’s card-based ticketing system, Nol, is set to undergo an upgrade to an account-based system that uses central wallet technology. The project requires an investment of Dh350 million and uses artificial intelligence (AI) technologies such as facial recognition. It was not immediately clear how the facial recognition feature would be implemented. Currently, the system requires users to have a physical or digital card. The new project provides a digital payment system that leverages a centralised transport fare wallet technology. A digital wallet is an online service used to make payments electronically or store e-tickets or documents. Stay up to date…
Assailants launched an armed attack on an Italian church in Istanbul during a religious ceremony on Sunday, leaving one person dead, Turkey’s interior minister said. The attack occurred at around 11.40am in the Sariyer district of Istanbul and was carried out by two masked men, Ali Yerlikaya said on social media. He added that an investigation had been launched. The minister said an individual identified as C.T. — who was among those attending Sunday’s service — had died after the armed attack. “We strongly condemn this vile attack,” Yerlikaya said.
Volume and value of sales transactions hit new highs in 2023 By Realty Bytes/Richard Waind 2023 marks a new set of records for the Dubai real estate market, with both the volume and value of sales transactions hitting new highs. In September 2023, average prices surpassed the previous peak set in September 2014, and this upward trajectory persisted through the final quarter despite a dip in off-plan transactions. A combination of rising rents and a desire for long-term stability has motivated tenants to transition into buyers despite higher interest rates. Betterhomes noted a substantial shift toward domestic demand, with buyers…
Playing cricket at the highest level, and rubbing shoulders with the legends of the game is one of the dreams for aspiring cricketers. What then becomes the icing on the cake is, when one of their heroes drops in for a quick chat, unannounced. Wasim Akram Jr. who looking to make a splash in international cricket, is one of the few lucky players to have not only met his idol, the former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram, but he was also fortunate to receive some very valuable advice from the legendary pacer who is in the UAE for the DP World…
While some hotels offer complimentary HBO and other viewing packages, others only allow for limited options. But it doesn’t have to be this way. If you’re a Chromecast user, and remember to pack your device, you can get back to watching Netflix or Hulu easily. All you need to do is connect your Chromecast to a hotel TV. Here’s how you can start streaming while away from home. Connect the Chromecast to the TVThis first step is critical. The TV in your hotel room has to have an open HDMI port that you can access (many of them don’t). Otherwise,…