Dh85,000
Annual rent for a two-bedroom villa in Mirdif
Features The 1,100-square-foot property is located in Al Shamsi Villas, a cluster of 12 homes on Street 17D in Mirdif, Dubai.
Pros The two-storey semi-detached villa is within walking distance of a park, a neighbourhood grocery store and a bakery, while Uptown Mirdif is also a short distance away. The kitchen comes fitted with a cooker, fridge and dishwasher. All maintenance is covered by the landlord.
Cons The exterior architecture might be viewed as a bit of an eyesore, in a Flintstone-esque kind of way. With its grand-looking rock faces and oversized columns, the community pool looks like something straight out of a theme park.
They say Excellent value.
We say Location-wise, Mirdif is not for everyone – but it is the last bastion of reasonable rent and relative value for money. It's also a short drive from the airport and has a friendly community feel.
Contact Better Homes, 600 522 233
How to wear a kandura
Dos
- Wear the right fabric for the right season and occasion
- Always ask for the dress code if you don’t know
- Wear a white kandura, white ghutra / shemagh (headwear) and black shoes for work
- Wear 100 per cent cotton under the kandura as most fabrics are polyester
Don’ts
- Wear hamdania for work, always wear a ghutra and agal
- Buy a kandura only based on how it feels; ask questions about the fabric and understand what you are buying
Who's who in Yemen conflict
Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government
Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council
Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south
Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory
Key findings of Jenkins report
- Founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, Hassan al Banna, "accepted the political utility of violence"
- Views of key Muslim Brotherhood ideologue, Sayyid Qutb, have “consistently been understood” as permitting “the use of extreme violence in the pursuit of the perfect Islamic society” and “never been institutionally disowned” by the movement.
- Muslim Brotherhood at all levels has repeatedly defended Hamas attacks against Israel, including the use of suicide bombers and the killing of civilians.
- Laying out the report in the House of Commons, David Cameron told MPs: "The main findings of the review support the conclusion that membership of, association with, or influence by the Muslim Brotherhood should be considered as a possible indicator of extremism."
Labour dispute
The insured employee may still file an ILOE claim even if a labour dispute is ongoing post termination, but the insurer may suspend or reject payment, until the courts resolve the dispute, especially if the reason for termination is contested. The outcome of the labour court proceedings can directly affect eligibility.
- Abdullah Ishnaneh, Partner, BSA Law
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