1. Dubai property rent gains see no slowdown in Q1-2023, with sharp hikes at Dubai Marina, JBR

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Dubai's prime tower clusters - Dubai Marina, JBR and Downtown - have maintained the hot streaks that propelled their rents during 2022.

Dubai tenants keep seeing sharp rent increases in Q1-23

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2. Kuwait introduces new regulations for expat driving licences

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Kuwait has made changes to the tenure of driving licences when they are renewed.

Renewals limited to one year for expats, domestic drivers exempt from new rules

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3. Fans spot Park Hyung Sik and Park Shin Hye filming in school uniforms for their new K-drama

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K-drama stars #ParkHyungSik and #ParkShinHye

The duo was seen in their hit project ‘Heirs’, a decade ago

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4. 13 UAE school teachers awarded for excellence in teaching STEM subjects

Surya Vignesh, from Global Indian International School in Abu Dhabi, shared the coveted STEM Teacher of the Year Award.
Surya Vignesh (left), from Global Indian International School in Abu Dhabi, shared the coveted STEM Teacher of the Year Award, presented by the Director of BPDC Professor Srinivasan Madapusi.

UAE teachers awarded for excellence in teaching STEM

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5. More holiday home options in UAE as Ajman becomes latest emirate to allow short-stay rentals

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Dubai holiday homes had another brilliant run during the recent Eid break. Ajman too is entering this space, which would help better meet supply and demand within its hospitality and residential property markets.

In Dubai, landlords spoilt for choice on offering long- or short-term rentals

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