Thanos Michaelides on Friday said hotel occupancy in July ranges between 80 and 85 per cent, stating that the flow of reservations is normal for this time of year.“We are at the peak of the summer ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain Golden Visa vs UAE: How Indians can choose the right Gulf path
Golden Residency Visa offers a lower-cost, flexible alternative to the UAE's, with options for professionals, retirees, and property investors ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai real estate: Property market sales surge 46% as market value hits $41.3bn in Q2 2025
Dubai ‘s property market recorded total sales value of AED151.8 billion in the second quarter of 2025, representing a 46 per cent increase year-on-year, a new report finds. Transaction volumes rose 25 ... ( read original story ...)
UAE Property: ‘What deductions can my landlord make from the security deposit?’
Question: What is the precise timeline for my landlord to refund my security deposit after I hand over the keys at the end of a tenancy and what exactly qualifies as “reasonable deductions”? MB, Dubai ... ( read original story ...)
UAE Clarifies Tax Depreciation Rules on Fair‑Valued Properties
The UAE Ministry of Finance has introduced Ministerial Decision No. 173 of 2025, establishing clear rules for applying depreciation adjustments to investment properties held at fair value under the ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia bets big on foreign property ownership to power post-oil future
The kingdom’s unprecedented policy shift aims to boost real estate investment while navigating religious and social sensitivities. ( read original story ...)
China’s Inaction Deepens Peril for Struggling Property Stocks
Investors are growing skeptical that Chinese developer stocks will stage a rebound this year, as Beijing’s reluctance to unleash sweeping stimulus deepens pessimism about the sector.A gauge of ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq confirms drone attack ‘findings’ without naming who targeted its bases
Drones used to attack military bases in Iraq during the recent Israel-Iran war were manufactured outside Iraq but were launched inside its territory, according to the decisive findings of an ...
Arson trial for former Turkey Leg Hut owner delayed despite lawyers’ request for a faster timeline
A federal judge has delayed Lynn Price's arson trial until November, citing a co-defendant's need for more time to review discovery.
Japan provides reality check for Couche-Tard’s grand retail dream
Tard's attempt to create a global convenience store behemoth was set back when it pulled its $46 billion bid for Seven & i , whose consumers in Japan have emotional ties to their purveyor of rice ...