The population in Dubai officially hit the 3.55 million mark in 2022, and with more expatriates making the emirate their second home, it continues to grow ..
Dubai residents can pay home rent automatically through bank accounts
The Central Bank of the UAE’s (CBUAE) Direct Debit System (UAEDDS) allows residents of Dubai with an automatic payment in an effort to facilitate recurrent bills from their bank accounts.
More Vehicles Move Freely Along Azerbaijan’s Lachin-Khankendi Road
Four more vehicles of Russian peacekeepers’ vehicles have driven along the Lachin-Khankendi road, passing near Shusha, without any incidents, trend reports from the scene. In total, 52 vehicles of …
Woman detained in Syria says Ottawa is forcing her to make agonizing choice in order to get her kids to Canada
A woman held in a detention camp in Syria, along with her three Canadian children, says the federal government is forcing her to make an agonizing choice: relinquish custody of her kids so they can be …
Meet the Syrian refugee who owns the biggest international grocery store in Atlantic Canada
Syrian refugee Rafat Harb, 24, owns Syriana Market in Halifax — the largest international grocery store in Atlantic Canada.
Bills limiting Asian and Russian ownership of Texas real estate protested in Austin
The bill would prohibit citizens and companies from a select group of nations from owning land in Texas. What do you think of this idea from state lawmakers?
The Myth of Doi Moi in Vietnam
It pushed globalization, including Vietnam’s accession to the World Trade Organization … rumors circulated about its connections to recent arrests. Truong My Lan, a property tycoon, was detained …
Property agents share tips for expats on how to get the best rental deals in Hong Kong’s property market
Expats should be open-minded and willing to compromise, say agents, with property typically smaller than in other markets.
Golf Course or Housing? A Patch of Green Divides Hong Kong
The dispute over one of the city’s golf clubs exposes rare political friction for the elite in the new Hong Kong, where the establishment is torn between defending wealth and following Beijing’s …
Sotheby’s to Auction Hong Kong Property Tycoon Joseph Lau’s Rare Hermès Bags
The first batch of 77 rare bags, which Lau acquired over the past two decades, is valued at 16.3 million Hong Kong dollars, or $2 million. Part of the sale proceeds will go to charity, Sotheby’s …