Dubai Voted as 3rd Best City in the World

 Congratulations Dubai! 

Dubai City ranks 3rd in the world's top cities, beating New York, London & Paris.

“Filipinos have a significant presence in the UAE, They constitute 6.1% of the UAE’s total population, which means approximately 700,000 individuals. Among them, around 450,000 Filipinos reside in Dubai alone, representing roughly 21.3% of the emirate’s total population.”

Meanwhile, on June 12,  Dubai's Burj Khalifa, The tallest building in the world lit up as Philippine Flag  to commemorate the Philippines 125th Independence Day.”

📸 The Filipino Times

I lived in Dubai for eight years and it's like a second home for me. It feels like home whenever I am Dubai. Whenever you will go to Carrefour you will feel like you are inside SM City in Manila as you will encounter many Filipinos who love malling.

Source :Khaleej Times

2015 UAE salary increase by 7.1 percent reports says

UAE salaries to rise by 7.1 percent in 2015 according to Gulf Talent report.

Key highlights of the report include:

• UAE salaries are set to increase 7.1% in 2015, compared with 6.2% in 2014

• 47% of UAE companies surveyed plan to create jobs in 2015

• Across the Gulf, Healthcare and Education saw the largest headcount expansions

• Qatar is expecting the region's highest rate of job creation and highest salary rises averaging 8% in 2015


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Souq.com now ships to Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and More

Souq.com now ships to Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and More where International shipping is here.

Select your destination on the top of the page, browse products that ships to you, and enjoy top brands being delivered to your door.

• Low international shipping fees. 
• Orders will be shipped from the Untied Arab Emirates. 
• Order price will be charged in AED. Local currency displayed is an approximate exchange rate conversion, and should be only used as a guide.



Check main answers below, or all details at International Shipping FAQs.

Can my order be delivered internationally?

Yes! We're pleased to provide an enhanced international shipping experience for shoppers in Jordan, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and Lebanon. Customers in these countries will now get the benefit of seeing product prices in their local currency, cost-effective international shipping and much more.

What items can I order and be shipped internationally? We are pleased to offer you a wide selection of items to choose from across most of the categories. Unfortunately, some product categories sold on souq.com UAE are not available for international shipping, due to shipping regulations: TVs, Perfumes, hair care, skin care…Please click here for the full list.

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Apple Largest Store in the World opens in Dubai

MacRumors reports, Apple is reportedly planning to build the largest Apple Store in the world in Dubai's Mall of the Emirates, Business Insider reported.

The new Apple Store was originally planned to fill the mall's large cinema complex, a source told MacRumors.

According to GulfNews, The store will likely create more awareness of Apple and drive demand, according to Nadeem Khanzadah, head of retail at Jumbo Electronics, which is a premium reseller of Apple products.

The smartphone market in the UAE is saturated. Euromonitor International expects 2.8 million smartphones to be sold in the UAE this year.

“Instead of being a competition to Emax and other ‎speciality stores, it will act as a catalyst to improve sales of Apple products in Emax and enhance availability of products and services to international standards in our region,” said Neelesh Bhatnagar, CEO of Emax.

Dubai Christmas Festival- UAE Celebrates Christmas

A snowball fight, an outdoor ice rink, a fairground, a gingerbread house, an enormous Christmas tree and Santa Claus and his elves – these are the new features to be expected when the Dubai Christmas Festival returns in December. Running from 5-7 December 2013 at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre, the event has quickly become a must-attend show marked on all Christmas lovers’ calendars. One of the city’s largest Christmas trees will be the focal, overlooking the new Pantomime stage. The Christmas Cookery Show will feature a host of popular chefs live on stage demonstrating how to create the best festive fare. The North Pole will move to Dubai for the weekend, allowing children to meet Santa in his Grotto, while a snowball fight area keeps them entertained.For parents and Dubai shoppers, the Christmas Market will bring together a collection of global brands, local designers and artisans who will be selling their exclusive seasonal products, ideal for unique gifts on Christmas day.

More information is available at www.dubaichristmasfestival.com

Al Hijri New Year 2013 Holiday in Dubai

The UAE Cabinet has announced the Al Hijri New Year holiday for the public sector will be on Sunday November 3.

The Hijri New Year, also known as Islamic New Year is the day that marks the beginning of a new Islamic calendar year, and is the day on which the year count is incremented.

The first day of the year is observed on the first day of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic calendar.

According to Emirates24/7 report, The private sector will get a paid day off on Saturday November 2.

The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

The Islamic year lasts for about 354 days and consists of 12 months. Muharram is the first month and some Muslims mark the start of the Islamic year on the first day of Muharram. Many Muslims fast during daylight hours on the ninth and 10th or 10th and 11th days of the month to mark the Day of Ashura (Yaumu-l 'Ashurah). This is the anniversary of the death of Husayn ibn Ali, a grandson of the Prophet Muhammed.

source: Emirates24/7 and TimeandDate.com