VILLA PRICES FROM CBRE: Palm Jumeirah: Dh3,597 per square foot — up 0.2 per cent in September, up 1.9 per cent in August, up 4.6 per cent in July, up 4.9 per cent in June, up 5 per cent a month in May, up 5 per cent in April.
VILLA PRICES FROM CBRE: Palm Jumeirah: Dh3,597 per square foot — up 0.2 per cent in September, up 1.9 per cent in August, up 4.6 per cent in July, up 4.9 per cent in June, up 5 per cent a month in May, up 5 per cent in April.
Emirates Hills: Dh2,255 per square foot — up 3.8 per cent in September, no change in August, up 0.3 per cent in July, up 3.3 per cent in June, up 1.8 per cent in May, up 1.8 per cent in April. Photo: Knight Frank
Emirates Hills: Dh2,255 per square foot — up 3.8 per cent in September, no change in August, up 0.3 per cent in July, up 3.3 per cent in June, up 1.8 per cent in May, up 1.8 per cent in April. Photo: Knight Frank
Jumeirah: Dh2,137 per square foot — up 2.3 per cent in September, down 1.1 per cent in August, up 2.2 per cent in July, up 1.0 per cent in June, up 2.0 per cent in May, up 3.7 per cent in April. Sarah Dea / The National
Jumeirah: Dh2,137 per square foot — up 2.3 per cent in September, down 1.1 per cent in August, up 2.2 per cent in July, up 1.0 per cent in June, up 2.0 per cent in May, up 3.7 per cent in April. Sarah Dea / The National
District One: Dh1,991 per square foot — up 2.4 per cent in September, down 2.1 per cent in August, up 2.2 per cent in July, up 4.1 per cent in June, up 2.3 per cent in May, down 0.9 per cent in April. Satish Kumar / The National
District One: Dh1,991 per square foot — up 2.4 per cent in September, down 2.1 per cent in August, up 2.2 per cent in July, up 4.1 per cent in June, up 2.3 per cent in May, down 0.9 per cent in April. Satish Kumar / The National
Mohammed bin Rashid City: Dh1,661 per square foot — up 0.6 per cent in September, up 1.2 per cent in August, up 3.6 per cent in July, up 4.0 per cent in June, up 0.1 per cent in May, up 0.7 per cent in April.
Mohammed bin Rashid City: Dh1,661 per square foot — up 0.6 per cent in September, up 1.2 per cent in August, up 3.6 per cent in July, up 4.0 per cent in June, up 0.1 per cent in May, up 0.7 per cent in April.
Dubai Hills: Dh1,552 per square foot — up 1.0 per cent in September, up 0.9 per cent in August, down 0.2 per cent in July, up 4.1 per cent in June, up 1.2 per cent in May, up 1.5 per cent in April. Photo: Emaar Malls Management
Dubai Hills: Dh1,552 per square foot — up 1.0 per cent in September, up 0.9 per cent in August, down 0.2 per cent in July, up 4.1 per cent in June, up 1.2 per cent in May, up 1.5 per cent in April. Photo: Emaar Malls Management
The Meadows: Dh1,552 per square foot — up 1.2 per cent in September, up 1.5 per cent in August, up 2.5 per cent in July, up 0.9 per cent in June, up 1.6 per cent in May, down 0.5 per cent in April. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
The Meadows: Dh1,552 per square foot — up 1.2 per cent in September, up 1.5 per cent in August, up 2.5 per cent in July, up 0.9 per cent in June, up 1.6 per cent in May, down 0.5 per cent in April. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
The Lakes: Dh1,484 per square foot — down 1.1 per cent in September, up 1.3 per cent in August, up 1.3 per cent in July, up 1.6 per cent in June, up 1.2 per cent in May, up 1.0 per cent in April. Pawan Singh / The National
The Lakes: Dh1,484 per square foot — down 1.1 per cent in September, up 1.3 per cent in August, up 1.3 per cent in July, up 1.6 per cent in June, up 1.2 per cent in May, up 1.0 per cent in April. Pawan Singh / The National
Jumeirah Islands: Dh1,504 per square foot — up 2.9 per cent in September, down 3.7 per cent in August, down 0.1 per cent in July, up 3.6 per cent in June, up 0.9 per cent in May, up 2.5 per cent in April. Photo: Prestige Dubai
Jumeirah Islands: Dh1,504 per square foot — up 2.9 per cent in September, down 3.7 per cent in August, down 0.1 per cent in July, up 3.6 per cent in June, up 0.9 per cent in May, up 2.5 per cent in April. Photo: Prestige Dubai
Jumeirah Golf Estates: Dh1,498 per square foot — up 4.6 per cent in September, down 1.4 per cent in August, up 4.4 per cent in July, down 1.1 per cent in June, up 3.6 per cent in May, up 4.6 per cent in April. Pawan Singh / The National
Jumeirah Golf Estates: Dh1,498 per square foot — up 4.6 per cent in September, down 1.4 per cent in August, up 4.4 per cent in July, down 1.1 per cent in June, up 3.6 per cent in May, up 4.6 per cent in April. Pawan Singh / The National
The Springs: Dh1,155 per square foot — up 1.0 per cent in September, down 0.4 per cent, up 3.9 per cent in July, up 0.8 per cent in June, up 1.8 per cent in May, up 2.1 per cent in April. Photo: Better Homes
The Springs: Dh1,155 per square foot — up 1.0 per cent in September, down 0.4 per cent, up 3.9 per cent in July, up 0.8 per cent in June, up 1.8 per cent in May, up 2.1 per cent in April. Photo: Better Homes
Arabian Ranches: Dh1,220 per square foot — up 1.4 per cent in September, up 0.8 per cent in August, down 2.5 per cent in July, up 1.7 per cent in June, up 0.7 per cent in May, up 3.7 per cent in April. Pawan Singh / The National
Arabian Ranches: Dh1,220 per square foot — up 1.4 per cent in September, up 0.8 per cent in August, down 2.5 per cent in July, up 1.7 per cent in June, up 0.7 per cent in May, up 3.7 per cent in April. Pawan Singh / The National
Meydan City: Dh1,189 per square foot — up 0.4 per cent in September, up 0.6 per cent in August, down 0.4 per cent in July, up 1.3 per cent in June, up 0.9 per cent in May, up 0.9 per cent in April.
Meydan City: Dh1,189 per square foot — up 0.4 per cent in September, up 0.6 per cent in August, down 0.4 per cent in July, up 1.3 per cent in June, up 0.9 per cent in May, up 0.9 per cent in April.
Al Barari: Dh1,274 per square foot — up 2.9 per cent in September, up 2.2 per cent in August, up 3.5 per cent in July, up 3.0 per cent in June, down 0.7 per cent in May, up 4.9 per cent in April. Photo: Luxhabitat
Al Barari: Dh1,274 per square foot — up 2.9 per cent in September, up 2.2 per cent in August, up 3.5 per cent in July, up 3.0 per cent in June, down 0.7 per cent in May, up 4.9 per cent in April. Photo: Luxhabitat
Jumeirah Park: Dh1,128 per square foot — down 1.9 per cent in September, up 0.4 per cent in August, up 0.4 per cent in July, up 3.8 per cent in June, up 0.2 per cent in May, up 0.8 per cent in April. Pawan Singh / The National
Jumeirah Park: Dh1,128 per square foot — down 1.9 per cent in September, up 0.4 per cent in August, up 0.4 per cent in July, up 3.8 per cent in June, up 0.2 per cent in May, up 0.8 per cent in April. Pawan Singh / The National
Victory Heights: Dh1,093 per square foot — down 0.9 per cent in September, down 1.3 per cent in August, down 0.3 per cent in July, up 1.4 per cent in June, up 3.7 per cent in May, down 2.2 per cent in April. Photo: Luxhabitat
Victory Heights: Dh1,093 per square foot — down 0.9 per cent in September, down 1.3 per cent in August, down 0.3 per cent in July, up 1.4 per cent in June, up 3.7 per cent in May, down 2.2 per cent in April. Photo: Luxhabitat
Mudon: Dh1,021 per square foot — up 2.1 per cent in September, down 2.6 per cent in August, up 0.9 per cent in July, up 1.4 per cent in June, down 0.5 per cent in May, up 2.7 per cent in April. Satish Kumar / The National
Mudon: Dh1,021 per square foot — up 2.1 per cent in September, down 2.6 per cent in August, up 0.9 per cent in July, up 1.4 per cent in June, down 0.5 per cent in May, up 2.7 per cent in April. Satish Kumar / The National
Jumeirah Village Triangle: Dh1,003 per square foot — up 0.4 per cent in September, up 0.7 per cent in August, down 0.1 per cent in July, up 3.7 per cent in June, down 0.2 per cent in May, up 2.3 per cent in April. Pawan Singh / The National
Jumeirah Village Triangle: Dh1,003 per square foot — up 0.4 per cent in September, up 0.7 per cent in August, down 0.1 per cent in July, up 3.7 per cent in June, down 0.2 per cent in May, up 2.3 per cent in April. Pawan Singh / The National
Sustainable City: Dh970 per square foot — up 0.5 per cent in September, down 0.7 per cent in August, up 0.7 per cent in July, up 2.6 per cent in June, down 0.8 per cent in May, up 0.6 per cent in April. Antonie Robertson / The National
Sustainable City: Dh970 per square foot — up 0.5 per cent in September, down 0.7 per cent in August, up 0.7 per cent in July, up 2.6 per cent in June, down 0.8 per cent in May, up 0.6 per cent in April. Antonie Robertson / The National
Town Square: Dh811 per square foot — up 0.4 per cent in September, up 0.6 per cent in August, up 0.6 per cent in July, down 0.8 per cent in June, down 1.0 per cent in May, up 1.4 per cent in April. Satish Kumar / The National
Town Square: Dh811 per square foot — up 0.4 per cent in September, up 0.6 per cent in August, up 0.6 per cent in July, down 0.8 per cent in June, down 1.0 per cent in May, up 1.4 per cent in April. Satish Kumar / The National
Living Legends: Dh860 per square foot — down 1.9 per cent in September, up 2.6 per cent in August, up 0.7 per cent in July, up 4.0 per cent in June, up 1.2 per cent in May. Pawan Singh / The National
Living Legends: Dh860 per square foot — down 1.9 per cent in September, up 2.6 per cent in August, up 0.7 per cent in July, up 4.0 per cent in June, up 1.2 per cent in May. Pawan Singh / The National
Jumeirah Village Circle: Dh612 per square foot — down 1.3 per cent in September, down 1.4 per cent in August, up 3.3 per cent in July, down 1.6 per cent in June, up 0.8 per cent in May, up 1.3 per cent in April. Antonie Robertson / The National
Jumeirah Village Circle: Dh612 per square foot — down 1.3 per cent in September, down 1.4 per cent in August, up 3.3 per cent in July, down 1.6 per cent in June, up 0.8 per cent in May, up 1.3 per cent in April. Antonie Robertson / The National
Falconcity of Wonders: Dh749 per square foot — down 2.0 per cent in September, up 4.8 per cent in August, up 0.7 per cent in July, flat in June, down 2.5 per cent in May, up 1.6 per cent in April. Sarah Dea / The National
Falconcity of Wonders: Dh749 per square foot — down 2.0 per cent in September, up 4.8 per cent in August, up 0.7 per cent in July, flat in June, down 2.5 per cent in May, up 1.6 per cent in April. Sarah Dea / The National
Damac Hills 2: Dh602 per square foot — down 0.4 per cent in September, down 0.5 per cent in August, down 0.4 per cent in July, down 1.6 per cent in June, up 1.0 per cent in May, up 1.3 per cent in April. Photo: Allsopp & Allsopp
Damac Hills 2: Dh602 per square foot — down 0.4 per cent in September, down 0.5 per cent in August, down 0.4 per cent in July, down 1.6 per cent in June, up 1.0 per cent in May, up 1.3 per cent in April. Photo: Allsopp & Allsopp

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Dubai property prices: where they rose and fell — September 2022

Off-plan market sales increased by 51.4% while secondary property market tractions rose by 17.3%, CBRE said

Sarmad Khan
Sarmad Khan

October 20, 2022

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Transactions involving off-plan and secondary residential properties in Dubai climbed in volume and value in September as the emirate’s real estate market continued to recover strongly.

The total number of property deals last month jumped to 7,273, a 33.4 per cent year-on-year increase in volume, according to the latest report by consultancy CBRE.

Off-plan market sales increased by 51.4 per cent while the secondary property market transactions rose by 17.3 per cent over the same period.

In the 12 months to the end of September, the total volume of transactions reached 62,396, the highest level recorded since 2009, over the same period, CBRE said in its Dubai Residential Snapshot report.

Average prices for residential properties rose by 8.9 per cent in 12 months to the end of September, with average apartment prices rising by 8 per cent and villas recording a more than 14 per cent jump.

The average apartment price in Dubai at the end of September reached Dh1,133 ($308) per square foot, while for villas, it climbed to Dh1,350 per square foot.

However, despite the sharp increase, these average rates are “still below the highs witnessed in late 2014”, with apartments remaining 23.8 per cent and villas staying 21.6 per cent below that peak, according to the CBRE report.

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Dubai apartment prices — September 2022

APARTMENT PRICES BY CBRE: Jumeirah: Dh2,156 per square foot — up 0.2 per cent in September, up 3.4 per cent in August, up 0.1 per cent in July, up 1.8 per cent in June, up 3.6 per cent in May, up 3.5 per cent in April. The National
APARTMENT PRICES BY CBRE: Jumeirah: Dh2,156 per square foot — up 0.2 per cent in September, up 3.4 per cent in August, up 0.1 per cent in July, up 1.8 per cent in June, up 3.6 per cent in May, up 3.5 per cent in April. The National
Downtown Dubai: Dh2,096 - down 0.3 per cent in September, up 1.5 per cent in August, up 1 per cent in July, up 0.3 per cent in June, up 0.5 per cent in May, up 0.7 per cent in April. Reuters
Downtown Dubai: Dh2,096 - down 0.3 per cent in September, up 1.5 per cent in August, up 1 per cent in July, up 0.3 per cent in June, up 0.5 per cent in May, up 0.7 per cent in April. Reuters
The Palm Jumeirah: Dh2,071 per square foot — up 4.5 per cent in September, up 2.0 per cent in August, up 1.5 per cent in July, down 4.2 per cent in June, up 4.2 per cent in May, up 4 per cent in April. Antonie Robertson / The National
The Palm Jumeirah: Dh2,071 per square foot — up 4.5 per cent in September, up 2.0 per cent in August, up 1.5 per cent in July, down 4.2 per cent in June, up 4.2 per cent in May, up 4 per cent in April. Antonie Robertson / The National
DIFC: Dh1,683 per square foot — down 3.0 per cent in September, up 3.1 per cent in August, up 0.3 per cent in July, down 0.5 per cent in June, up 2.5 per cent in May, up 1.2 per cent in April. Jeff Topping / The National
DIFC: Dh1,683 per square foot — down 3.0 per cent in September, up 3.1 per cent in August, up 0.3 per cent in July, down 0.5 per cent in June, up 2.5 per cent in May, up 1.2 per cent in April. Jeff Topping / The National
Mohammed bin Rashid City: Dh1,600 per square foot — up 2.2 per cent in September, up 1.0 per cent in August, up 1.3 per cent in July, up 1.9 per cent in June, up 2.3 per cent in May, down 0.2 per cent in April. Satish Kumar / The National
Mohammed bin Rashid City: Dh1,600 per square foot — up 2.2 per cent in September, up 1.0 per cent in August, up 1.3 per cent in July, up 1.9 per cent in June, up 2.3 per cent in May, down 0.2 per cent in April. Satish Kumar / The National
Dubai Hills: Dh1,621 per square foot — up 4.0 per cent in September, up 1.4 per cent in August, up 1.7 per cent in July, up 1.6 per cent, up 2.7 per cent in May, up 0.3 per cent in April. Photo: Emaar Malls Management
Dubai Hills: Dh1,621 per square foot — up 4.0 per cent in September, up 1.4 per cent in August, up 1.7 per cent in July, up 1.6 per cent, up 2.7 per cent in May, up 0.3 per cent in April. Photo: Emaar Malls Management
Business Bay: Dh1,530 per square foot — up 1.5 per cent in September, up 2.6 per cent in August, down 1.4 per cent in July, down 2.2 per cent in June, up 1.3 per cent in May, up 1.7 per cent in April. Sarah Dea / The National
Business Bay: Dh1,530 per square foot — up 1.5 per cent in September, up 2.6 per cent in August, down 1.4 per cent in July, down 2.2 per cent in June, up 1.3 per cent in May, up 1.7 per cent in April. Sarah Dea / The National
Jumeirah Beach Residence: Dh1,425 per square foot — up 1.4 per cent in September, up 0.4 per cent in August, down 0.8 per cent in July, down 2.8 per cent in June, down 1.0 per cent in May, down 2.2 per cent in April. Photo: LuxuryProperty.com
Jumeirah Beach Residence: Dh1,425 per square foot — up 1.4 per cent in September, up 0.4 per cent in August, down 0.8 per cent in July, down 2.8 per cent in June, down 1.0 per cent in May, down 2.2 per cent in April. Photo: LuxuryProperty.com
Dubai Marina: Dh1,391 per square foot — down 2.0 per cent in August, up 2.3 per cent in July, up 1.8 per cent in June, down 0.3 per cent in May, down 0.7 per cent in April. Victor Besa / The National
Dubai Marina: Dh1,391 per square foot — down 2.0 per cent in August, up 2.3 per cent in July, up 1.8 per cent in June, down 0.3 per cent in May, down 0.7 per cent in April. Victor Besa / The National
The Greens and The Views: Dh1,141 per square foot — flat in September, up 3.0 per cent in August, up 2.4 per cent in July, up 1.2 per cent in June, down 2.5 per cent in May, down 0.6 per cent in April. Sarah Dea / The National
The Greens and The Views: Dh1,141 per square foot — flat in September, up 3.0 per cent in August, up 2.4 per cent in July, up 1.2 per cent in June, down 2.5 per cent in May, down 0.6 per cent in April. Sarah Dea / The National
Jumeirah Lakes Towers: Dh1,019 per square foot — up 0.6 per cent in September, down 0.9 per cent in August, up 1.7 per cent, down 0.9 per cent in June, up 3.1 per cent in May, down 1.1 per cent in April. Antonie Robertson / The National
Jumeirah Lakes Towers: Dh1,019 per square foot — up 0.6 per cent in September, down 0.9 per cent in August, up 1.7 per cent, down 0.9 per cent in June, up 3.1 per cent in May, down 1.1 per cent in April. Antonie Robertson / The National
Damac Hills: Dh1,056 per square foot — up 1.3 per cent in September, up 1.9 per cent in August, up 2.1 per cent, up 0.4 per cent in June, up 2.1 per cent in May, down 0.7 per cent in April. Pawan Singh / The National
Damac Hills: Dh1,056 per square foot — up 1.3 per cent in September, up 1.9 per cent in August, up 2.1 per cent, up 0.4 per cent in June, up 2.1 per cent in May, down 0.7 per cent in April. Pawan Singh / The National
Jumeirah Village Circle: Dh915 per square foot — up 0.7 per cent in September, down 0.8 per cent in August, up 0.5 per cent in July, up 1.2 per cent in June, up 0.4 per cent in May, up 0.1 per cent in April. Razan Alzayani / The National
Jumeirah Village Circle: Dh915 per square foot — up 0.7 per cent in September, down 0.8 per cent in August, up 0.5 per cent in July, up 1.2 per cent in June, up 0.4 per cent in May, up 0.1 per cent in April. Razan Alzayani / The National
Town Square: Dh849 per square foot — up 0.5 per cent in September, down 0.9 per cent in August, up 0.9 per cent in July, down 1.9 per cent in June, up 0.4 per cent in May, down 1.9 per cent in April.
Town Square: Dh849 per square foot — up 0.5 per cent in September, down 0.9 per cent in August, up 0.9 per cent in July, down 1.9 per cent in June, up 0.4 per cent in May, down 1.9 per cent in April.
Motor City: Dh658 per square foot — up 0.8 per cent in September, up 1.9 per cent in August, down 1.8 per cent in July, down 2.5 per cent in June, up 0.8 per cent in May, down 0.7 per cent in April.
Motor City: Dh658 per square foot — up 0.8 per cent in September, up 1.9 per cent in August, down 1.8 per cent in July, down 2.5 per cent in June, up 0.8 per cent in May, down 0.7 per cent in April.
Dubai Silicon Oasis: Dh612 per square foot — up 0.2 per cent in September, down 0.3 per cent in August, up 1.8 per cent in July, up 3.6 per cent in June, down 2.9 per cent in May, down 0.7 per cent in April. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dubai Silicon Oasis: Dh612 per square foot — up 0.2 per cent in September, down 0.3 per cent in August, up 1.8 per cent in July, up 3.6 per cent in June, down 2.9 per cent in May, down 0.7 per cent in April. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dubai Sports City: Dh619 per square foot — up 2.6 per cent per cent in September, down 1.0 per cent in August, up 0.5 per cent, up 3.0 per cent in June, down 3.9 per cent in May, down 1.1 per cent in April. Reem Mohammed / The National
Dubai Sports City: Dh619 per square foot — up 2.6 per cent per cent in September, down 1.0 per cent in August, up 0.5 per cent, up 3.0 per cent in June, down 3.9 per cent in May, down 1.1 per cent in April. Reem Mohammed / The National
Discovery Gardens: Dh525 per square foot — up 1.7 per cent in September, up 0.9 per cent in August, down 0.8 per cent in July, down 1.8 per cent in June, up 0.3 per cent in May, down 2.2 per cent in April. Pawan Singh / The National
Discovery Gardens: Dh525 per square foot — up 1.7 per cent in September, up 0.9 per cent in August, down 0.8 per cent in July, down 1.8 per cent in June, up 0.3 per cent in May, down 2.2 per cent in April. Pawan Singh / The National
International City: Dh460 per square foot — up 1.8 per cent in September, up 0.4 per cent in August, up 2 per cent in July, up 0.9 per cent in June, down 0.5 per cent in May, down 0.6 per cent in April. Antonie Robertson / The National
International City: Dh460 per square foot — up 1.8 per cent in September, up 0.4 per cent in August, up 2 per cent in July, up 0.9 per cent in June, down 0.5 per cent in May, down 0.6 per cent in April. Antonie Robertson / The National

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Dubai's property market rebound has picked up pace this year as the emirate's economy continues to make a strong recovery from coronavirus pandemic-driven headwinds.

The emirate's economy grew by 6.2 per cent in 2021, according to preliminary data from the Dubai Statistics Centre. In the first three months of this year, Dubai's gross domestic product expanded 5.9 per cent, according to government data.

The strong sales performance in September also encapsulates the sharp rise in Dubai’s off-plan and secondary property sales in the third quarter of this year.

Transactions in the July-September period, both in terms of volume and value, climbed to a 12-year high, Property Finder said in a report earlier this month.

The market boom is expected to continue through to the end of the year, with a further boost set to come from the hosting of the football World Cup in Qatar next month.

Average rental rates in the year to September also increased by 26.6 per cent, with average apartment rents rising by 26.7 per cent and average villa rents by 25.5 per cent.

The highest average yearly apartment and villa rental rates were respectively recorded in The Palm Jumeirah and Al Barari, CBRE said.

“In the apartment and villa communities that we track, rents in 6.5 per cent and 28 of these respective communities now sit above their last peak,” said Taimur Khan, head of research for the Mena region at CBRE in Dubai.

“Rents in 22.6 per cent of apartment communities and 96 per cent of villa communities, in September 2022, are higher than the same period five years earlier.”

— This article was first published on October 13, 2022

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UAE squad: Rohan Mustafa (captain), Shaiman Anwar, Ghulam Shabber, Mohammed Qasim, Rameez Shahzad, Mohammed Usman, Adnan Mufti, Chirag Suri, Ahmed Raza, Imran Haider, Mohammed Naveed, Amjad Javed, Zahoor Khan, Qadeer Ahmed

Fixtures: Monday, first 50-over match; Wednesday, second 50-over match; Thursday, third 50-over match

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What vitamins do we know are beneficial for living in the UAE

Vitamin D: Highly relevant in the UAE due to limited sun exposure; supports bone health, immunity and mood.Vitamin B12: Important for nerve health and energy production, especially for vegetarians, vegans and individuals with absorption issues.Iron: Useful only when deficiency or anaemia is confirmed; helps reduce fatigue and support immunity.Omega-3 (EPA/DHA): Supports heart health and reduces inflammation, especially for those who consume little fish.

Timeline

2012-2015

The company offers payments/bribes to win key contracts in the Middle East

May 2017

The UK SFO officially opens investigation into Petrofac’s use of agents, corruption, and potential bribery to secure contracts

September 2021

Petrofac pleads guilty to seven counts of failing to prevent bribery under the UK Bribery Act

October 2021

Court fines Petrofac £77 million for bribery. Former executive receives a two-year suspended sentence 

December 2024

Petrofac enters into comprehensive restructuring to strengthen the financial position of the group

May 2025

The High Court of England and Wales approves the company’s restructuring plan

July 2025

The Court of Appeal issues a judgment challenging parts of the restructuring plan

August 2025

Petrofac issues a business update to execute the restructuring and confirms it will appeal the Court of Appeal decision

October 2025

Petrofac loses a major TenneT offshore wind contract worth €13 billion. Holding company files for administration in the UK. Petrofac delisted from the London Stock Exchange

November 2025

180 Petrofac employees laid off in the UAE

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On Women's Day
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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
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The BIO:

He became the first Emirati to climb Mount Everest in 2011, from the south section in Nepal

He ascended Mount Everest the next year from the more treacherous north Tibetan side

By 2015, he had completed the Explorers Grand Slam

Last year, he conquered K2, the world’s second-highest mountain located on the Pakistan-Chinese border

He carries dried camel meat, dried dates and a wheat mixture for the final summit push

His new goal is to climb 14 peaks that are more than 8,000 metres above sea level

Europa League group stage draw

Group A: Villarreal, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Astana, Slavia Prague.
Group B: Dynamo Kiev, Young Boys, Partizan Belgrade, Skenderbeu.
Group C: Sporting Braga, Ludogorets, Hoffenheim, Istanbul Basaksehir.
Group D: AC Milan, Austria Vienna , Rijeka, AEK Athens.
Group E: Lyon, Everton, Atalanta, Apollon Limassol.
Group F: FC Copenhagen, Lokomotiv Moscow, Sheriff Tiraspol, FC Zlin.
Group G: Vitoria Plzen, Steaua Bucarest, Hapoel Beer-Sheva, FC Lugano.
Group H: Arsenal, BATE Borisov, Cologne, Red Star Belgrade.
Group I: Salzburg, Marseille, Vitoria Guimaraes, Konyaspor.
Group J: Athletic Bilbao, Hertha Berlin, Zorya Luhansk, Ostersund.
Group K: Lazio, Nice, Zulte Waregem, Vitesse Arnhem.
Group L: Zenit St Petersburg, Real Sociedad, Rosenborg, Vardar

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MATCH INFO

Manchester United 1 (Greenwood 77')

Everton 1 (Lindelof 36' og)

Whiile you're here
Key facilities
  • Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
  • Premier League-standard football pitch
  • 400m Olympic running track
  • NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
  • 600-seat auditorium
  • Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
  • An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
  • Specialist robotics and science laboratories
  • AR and VR-enabled learning centres
  • Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
The five pillars of Islam

1. Fasting 

2. Prayer 

3. Hajj 

4. Shahada 

5. Zakat 

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Benefits of first-time home buyers' scheme
  • Priority access to new homes from participating developers
  • Discounts on sales price of off-plan units
  • Flexible payment plans from developers
  • Mortgages with better interest rates, faster approval times and reduced fees
  • DLD registration fee can be paid through banks or credit cards at zero interest rates
While you're here
How to protect yourself when air quality drops

Install an air filter in your home.

Close your windows and turn on the AC.

Shower or bath after being outside.

Wear a face mask.

Stay indoors when conditions are particularly poor.

If driving, turn your engine off when stationary.

Our legal consultant

Name: Dr Hassan Mohsen Elhais

Position: legal consultant with Al Rowaad Advocates and Legal Consultants.

Updated: October 20, 2022, 9:20 AM
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