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Shaikh Mohammed amends Judicial Council law
Shaikh Mohammed amends Judicial Council law (Wam) / 9 February 2014 Dubai Ruler issues decrees referring Dr. Ahmed Saeed bin Hazeem, Director-General of Dubai Courts, and Mohammed Youssif Ahmed Saleh, Deputy Director-General of Dubai Courts to retirement. His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, has issued two decrees referring Dr Ahmed Saeed bin Hazeem, Director-General of Dubai Courts, and Mohammed Youssif Ahmed Saleh, Deputy Director-General of Dubai Courts to retirement. Shaikh Mohammed has also issued a decree transferring Youssif Hassan Mohammed Al Mutawa, Senior Advocate General, from the Public Prosecution office to Dubai Courts and promoting him to Director-General. Another decree promoted Judge Abdul Gader Musa Mohammed Abdul Rahman to a Senior Cassation Judge and appointed him as Deputy Director Manager of Dubai Courts in addition to his position as Chairman of Dubai’s Rental Dispute Settlement Centre. All the above mentioned decrees are valid from the date of issuance and will be published in the official gazette. Shaikh Mohammed also issued a decree promoting Khalifa Rashid Demas Al Swiadi as Attorney General at the Public Prosecution office. He issued a law partially amending Law No (6) for 1992 regarding the establishment of the Judicial Council in Dubai. Article (2) of the law has been amended. Establishing the Judicial Council of the Emirate of Dubai as follows: Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Chairman; Director General of the Ruler’s Court, Vice-Chairman; The Dubai Attorney General, Member; Director-General of Dubai Courts, Member; Chairman of Dubai Cassation Court, Member; Chairman of Dubai Appeal Court, Member; Chairman of Dubai First Instance Court, Member; General Manager of Judicial Inspection, Member. Article (2) of the new law amended Article (7) of Law No (6) for 1992 to read as follow: “The Judicial Council will create a Secretariat General and the secretary-general will be appointed pursuant to a decree issued by the Ruler, and he will act according to the rules and regulations issued by the Judicial Council.” Shaikh Mohammed also issued a decree appointing Khalifa Rashid Demas Al Swiadi as Secretary General of the Judicial Council in addition to his position in the Public Prosecution office. Shaikh Mohammed issued a law partially amending the Judicial Inspection Law No (2) for 1992. Article (3) of Judicial Inspection Law No (2) for 1992 has been amended to read as follow: “The Judicial Inspection Division is established and attached to the Dubai Judicial Council.” His Highness has also issued a law partially amending Law No (27) for 2009 regarding Dubai Judicial Institute. The new partially amended Law No (27), most importantly, attaches the Dubai Judicial Institute to the Dubai Judicial Council. All decrees and laws are active from the date of issuance and to be published in the Official Gazette. — Wam For more news from Khaleej Times, follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/khaleejtimes , and on Twitter at @khaleejtimes Continue reading
Sharjah rents sizzle; Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah follow
Sharjah rents sizzle; Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah follow Issac John / 6 February 2014 Apartment rents in Sharjah jumped 33 per cent year-on-year while Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah witnessed respective 23 per cent and 18 per cent hikes in 2013. Despite a three-year freeze on hikes, residential rents recorded steep increases in Sharjah in 2013, in line with a general upswing felt across a resurgent UAE leasing market. A two-bedroom apartment at the Corniche now rents for up to Dh70,000. — KT file Apartment rents in Sharjah jumped 33 per cent year-on-year while Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah witnessed respective 23 per cent and 18 per cent hikes in 2013 amid vivid signs of a long-awaited resilience in the property sector, said analysts at Asteco, a real estate consultancy. “Our research shows that the rental law that was created to protect tenants from steep annual rent increases, is being circumvented by some landlords asking for additional fees for maintenance and extra parking spaces, to compensate for the three-year rent freeze stipulated in the rent law,” said John Stevens, managing director Asteco. In March 2013, the Sharjah Municipality warned landlords not to hike rents before the completion of three years in line with the tenancy law. In Sharjah’s popular Al Majaz, Al Qasimia, Al Nahda and Al Wahda areas, residential rents rose nearly 38 per cent in 2013, Asteco said. “Rental rates throughout Sharjah increased, on average, by eight per cent in the last quarter alone. A two-bedroom apartment in Corniche now rents for up to Dh70,000 per annum,” it said in a report. Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman and Fujairah also witnessed a fourth-quarter growth of up to six per cent. While the annual rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Ras Al Khaimah has gone up to Dh50,000 per annum, the cost of a similar property in either Fujairah or Ajman is up to Dh45,000. The steepest increases of 2013 were recorded in Dubai with rents on average surging to between 50 and 60 per cent across all residential apartments and villas. While Dubai’s apartment rents jumped by almost 50 per cent, villa rents rose by 20 per cent, Asteco said. Prices of Dubai property also rose by up to 60 per cent in prime residential developments, but current price level is still 21 per cent lower than 2008 peak, Asteco said. However, in 2014, Dubai is forecast to witness slower growth in residential rental rates with the addition of 25,000 new units. The International Monetary Fund, raising its 2014 economic growth forecast for the UAE to 4.5 per cent, has observed a steep recovery in 2013 in real estate sector, with home prices in Dubai having increased rapidly in some areas. Knight Frank said in its Prime Global Forecast that Dubai’s real estate market would be the world’s top performer in 2014, building on the previous year’s rapid price growth. It predicted a price growth of between 10 and 15 per cent this year in Dubai. In Abu Dhabi, prime residential rents rose on average by 17 per cent during 2013 amid an eight per cent surge in the last quarter, partly driven by the removal of the five per cent annual rent cap. According to Jones Lang LaSalle, property prices in Abu Dhabi rose by up to 25 per cent last year but the significant gains were limited to prime projects. issacjohn@khaleejtimes.com For more news from Khaleej Times, follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/khaleejtimes , and on Twitter at @khaleejtimes Continue reading
Roads along Dubai Tour to be closed till February 8
Roads along Dubai Tour to be closed till February 8 Lily B. Libo-on / 6 February 2014 RTA is coordinating closely with the Dubai Police General Headquarters and Dubai Sports Council to ensure the best traffic movement and traffic safety for road users during the four-day race. Some of Dubai’s road entrances and exits will be closed for three hours every afternoon, and traffic controls will continue as part of the Dubai Tour until February 8, when the race ends at 3.30pm. The heavy traffic on both sides of Shaikh Zayed Road. Internal lanes leading up to First Interchange and The Dubai Mall bridge are clogged. — KT photo by Muaz Shabandri RTA is coordinating closely with the Dubai Police General Headquarters and Dubai Sports Council to ensure the best traffic movement and traffic safety for road users during the four-day race. “All road users are advised to exercise care and caution. RTA will close only some road entrances/exits and a part of some roads where participants will pass along in order to ensure the safety of the race track and the smooth flow of traffic, as well,” RTA said. 30 schools to remain closed today Muaz Shabandri Thirty private schools in Dubai will remain closed today as the city witnesses its first ever professional cycling race. Parents have been advised to check with schools to know about school closures or change in timings. Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) issued a communication to schools, allowing them to remain closed if needed. The 121km race on Thursday will force the closure of schools close to Oud Mehta Road, Meydan Road, Dubai-Al Ain road, Emirates Road, Al Sufouh road and Hessa Street. Hind Al Mualla, Chief of Engagement, KHDA said: “As a result of road closures, 31 schools have decided to close for the day. The decisions were made in consultation with parents, to protect the safety of children.” Guruswany Kalloor, CEO of JSS Schools Dubai said: “We already have fewer working days because of public holidays. Unplanned closures affect teaching schedules but we still took the decision to close for a day keeping in view the safety of our students and their convenience.” muaz@khaleejtimes.com List of Schools American School of Dubai Al Eman Private School Al Ittihad School – Al Mamzar Al Salaam Private School Al Thuraya Private School Arab Unity School Brandenton Preparatory Academy Choueifat School – Al Sofouh – from KG1- Grade 4 Dar Al Marefa Delhi Private School, Dubai Dubai Arab American School Dubai British School Dubai Gem Private School Dubai International School Dubai International Academy International Academic School Lycée Français International Georges Pompidou Lyceé Libanais Francophone Privé JSS International School Queen International School North American International School Pakistani Education Academy Regent School Russian International School Sabari Indian School Springdales School Dubai Star International School – Al Twar The Indian High School – Oud Metha The Indian International School – DSO Victoria’s Heights Primary School At the start of the race on Wednesday (Stage 1), RTA’s proposed traffic procedures were in place from Dubai World Trade Centre where the race started, right to Al Saada Street, along the Financial Centre Street and Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard before returning to the starting point at the Dubai World Trade Centre via Al Saada Street and the Financial Centre Street. Today, (Stage 2) the roads used by participants will close from 12.25pm to 3.30pm. The race starts from the Dubai World Trade Centre left to Al Saada Street then right along Za’abeel 2nd Street, Dubai-Al Ain Road passing along Oud Metha Street to Meydan Street, Dubai-Al Ain Road, Nad Al Sheba Street, Emirates Road, Al Qudra Road, Umm Suqeim Street, Hisa Street and along some internal streets in Motor City, Al Safouh Street towards JBR, then to JLT until the finish line at Jumeirah Palm after passing along the internal roads of Dubai Media City. On Friday (Stage 3), the roads will close from 11.30am to 3.30pm. The race starts from the Festival City, passes through Marrakeck Street to the Airport, Al Khawaneej Street across Al Khawaneej Bridge, Al Amardi and Al Awir Street, Emirates Road, Lehbab Road, Hatta Road, the finish line in Hatta through Sharjah Emirates (Al Madam and Melaiha) and Ras Al Khaimah Emirate (Shoka and Manna’ee). For Stage 4 (Saturday), the roads will close from 12.30pm to 3.30pm. The race starts from Al Saada Street and passes to Za’aabel 2nd Street, Shaikh Zayed Road along the Trade Centre Roundabout and then turn right to Umm Suqeim Street, 2nd of December Street, Jumeirah Street, Umm Harir Street, Al Karama Tunnel, Bani Yas Street, through Al Maktoum Bridge, Corniche Street and back to Bani Yas Street, Tariq bin Ziyad Street, through Al Maktoum Bridge, Khalid bin Al Waleed Street, and then turn right to Al Seef Street, Al Fuhaidi Street, Ali Ibn Abi Talib Street, Al Falah Street through Al Ghubaiba Street, Al Khaleej Street, and Al Mina Street, Jumeirah Street Al Uruba Street, Al Wasl Street, Al Safa Street and then to the finish line at the Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard Street across the Financial Centre Street. lily@khaleejtimes.com For more news from Khaleej Times, follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/khaleejtimes , and on Twitter at @khaleejtimes Continue reading
