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UAE Can banks close customers' accounts after multiple bounced cheques

UAE: Can banks close customers’ accounts after multiple bounced cheques?

Question: My two post-dated rent cheques bounced in the past six months because I forgot to maintain the required amount in my

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UAE Airlines may have to pay up to Dh500 per kg for losing passengers' luggage

UAE: Airlines may have to pay up to Dh500 per kg for losing passengers’ luggage

Question: I travelled from Europe to Dubai with an international airline last month. Upon arrival in Dubai, I was informed by the

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UAE Property prices, rents in some areas near Etihad Rail stations could rise by up to 15%

UAE: Property prices, rents in some areas near Etihad Rail stations could rise by up to 15%

Some properties could see value increases of up to 15 per cent following the recent announcement from Etihad Rail, real estate experts said.

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UAE More than 60% of employees worry their skills may not be relevant in long term

UAE: More than 60% of employees worry their skills may not be relevant in long term

Over 60 per cent of surveyed UAE employees are worried that their qualifications, skills and experiences will not remain relevant in

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Can tenants file complaints if rent hikes violate rules in Sharjah.

UAE: Can tenants file complaints if rent hikes violate rules in Sharjah?

Your landlord may not increase the rent for a period of three years from the date of commencement of the tenancy

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UAE How residents can file complaints about loud construction noise in Abu Dhabi

UAE: How residents can file complaints about loud construction noise in Abu Dhabi

Question: I am an Abu Dhabi resident living in a rented accommodation. A building is being constructed near my home. Lately, I

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Dubai How much rent landlords can increase under the new rental index (1)

Dubai: How much rent landlords can increase under the new rental index

Question: I own a villa in Dubai that I have rented out. As per the latest rental index, my tenant is paying much

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UAE Will VAT apply to cryptocurrency mining FTA clarifies

UAE: Will VAT apply to cryptocurrency mining? FTA clarifies

Cryptocurrency mining for residents’ personal accounts will not come under the UAE’s value-added tax (VAT), the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) said

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Dubai How much rent landlords can increase under the new rental index

Dubai: How much rent landlords can increase under the new rental index

Question: I own a villa in Dubai that I have rented out. As per the latest rental index, my tenant is paying much

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