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UAE property‘Is my landlord allowed to wait until summer to repair my aircon?'

Owner is delaying the repair, saying the weather is cooler in winter

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Abu Dhabi's Modon raises Dh3bn as Hudayriyat Island project sells out in a day

Sharjah developer Arada looking at opportunities in US

Mubadala and Aldar launch Dh60bn expansion of Abu Dhabi financial hub

UAE Property: ‘Can my landlord increase my rent in Abu Dhabi by Dh15,000?'

‘Can I be evicted if my home is switched to a short-term rental?'

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Participants take part in the seventh annual Pyramids Half Marathon at the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt, 13 December 2025. The event brings together runners from around the world to compete under the slogan Race Through History, offering distances of 21 km, 10 km, and 5 km. EPA / Mohamed Hossam

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A model of Aldar Properties' Fahid Island development in Abu Dhabi. The company continues to expand its portfolio as housing demand grows. Antonie Robertson / The National

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