The amendments, which covered 85 government services, included streamlining and merging fees of 47 services, cancelling the fees of 11 services, cutting down the fees of eight services and introducing …
Oman: Housing Ministry revises real estate service fees to boost investment
Lower real estate sales fees – Registration fees for sales contracts have been reduced from 2% to 1% for Omani individuals and companies, cutting real estate ownership costs by 50%. Islamic Bank …
Data leak: NRIC numbers of 3,300 individuals exposed due to ‘technical issue’ at property agent regulator
CEA apologized for having disclosed the personal data and told those involved about the steps it would take in the aftermath of the leak …
Dubai property booms as the city attracts growing numbers of residents
Dubai’s property sales surged nearly 20% in 2024, with transactions hitting a record as the city attracts ever-more residents and investors.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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, …