Dubai’s property sales surged nearly 20% in 2024, with transactions hitting a record as the city attracts ever-more residents and investors. ( read original story ...)
Dubai Property Buyers to Face 6% Extra Upfront Costs
From February 1, 2025, property buyers in Dubai seeking mortgages will need to budget an additional 6% upfront, following a new directive by the UAE Central Bank.Read More: Your Guide To Owning Proper ... ( read original story ...)
UAE: Property prices, rents in some areas near Etihad Rail stations could rise by up to 15%
It’s likely that areas around the Etihad Rail stations could experience rental and price increases of around 10 to 15 percent,” said Jeff Raju, CEO of Manifest Real Estate. “The proximity of ... ( read original story ...)
Assad’s fall opens window for Syrian refugees to head home − but for many, it won’t be an easy decision
Syrians have been the world’s largest refugee population. More than 6 million Syrians have fled the country since 2011, when an uprising against the regime of Bashar Assad transformed into a 13-year ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka Ex-president’s Son Issued Travel Ban In Corruption Case
The son of Sri Lanka's former president Mahinda Rajapaksa was banned Monday from leaving the island nation following his arrest for alleged money laundering. ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka: Dissanayake rival Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son banned from foreign travel in 2005 graft case
Several members of the powerful Rajapaksa family and close associates have been charged with an array of offences over the years, including corruption and even murder – all of which are still pending ... ( read original story ...)
Kim’s North Korea Fires Nuclear-Capable Missiles: Photos
South Korea 's Yonhap News Agency said North Korea might be using a vertical cold-launch system to fire the missiles. The system, which is commonly associated with submarine- and ship-based weapons, ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia Opens Foreign Property Investments in Holy Cities
Saudi Arabia said it will begin allowing foreigners to invest in publicly-traded companies owning real estate in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah as the kingdom looks to draw in more overseas ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese contractor picked to build medical city in Iraq
China State Construction Engineering Corporation has been chosen to build a “medical city” in the Dhi Qar Governorate in Iraq. ( read original story ...)
Marriott Bonvoy expands in Thailand with new property in Bangkok
The new establishment aims to redefine urban hospitality by blending a timeless design concept with modern amenities. ( read original story ...)