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Abu Dhabi’s Aldar records best quarter ever on deals, with Dh2.69b in Q3-21

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Occupied offplan dispatch plan is actually benefiting Aldar, and drawing in more youthful purchaser

Dubai: Abu Dhabi ace engineer Aldar is feeling the full advantages from consistent off arrangement dispatches and its expectation on conveying progressing projects. Net benefit for the initial nine months of 2021 are at Dh1.54 billion – and that comes from a 28 percent year-on-year increment.

In the July to end September period, the organization recorded improvement deals of Dh2.69 billion – its most noteworthy ever in any quarter. A “enhancing private purchaser and financial backer profile with expanding number of more youthful and female purchasers” was refered to by the engineer for the business spike.

“Aldar’s solid monetary and working presentation this year proceeded into Q3, mirroring our capacity to support development,” said Talal Al Dhiyebi, Group CEO. “As post-pandemic recuperation built up speed, our enhanced organizations kept on bouncing back at pace, with the second from last quarter conveying Dh2.69 billion being developed deals, supplemented by strong renting movement for our retail and business venture property portfolios.”

Aldar was the main designer in the UAE to get once again into offplan dispatch mode after the COVID-19 made break and it has kept the dispatches coming through occasionally this year too, focussed for the most part on the Yas Island.

“We hope to see working exercises across our business and retail resources keep on developing in accordance with the macroeconomic recuperation that is well in progress,” the CEO added. “Aldar keeps on looking for alluring and worth accretive speculation freedoms to develop our arrangement of working resources and we intend to carry all the more new advancements to the market, driven by our extending customer base, including abroad financial backers.”

Last quarter, the Abu Dhabi organization additionally made a drive into Egypt through a proposal for SODIC, one of the greater players in that market.

Income gains in same direction

With initial nine-month improvement deals at Dh6.14 billion, Aldar’s general incomes for the period was Dh6.32 billion, up 8 percent on 2020. Net benefits were at Dh2.43 billion. (In another enormous silver lining, the income accumulation likewise hit a record Dh5.86 billion, “supporting future income perceivability”.) All of the new deals age is assisting Aldar with hardening its money position, which was parted between Dh3.6 billion of unlimited money and Dh4 billion in undrawn submitted offices. These will assist with ‘feasible long haul development openings,” the designer said.

Obviously, the retail portfolio – with resources like Yas Mall – likewise recorded a ricochet back, with higher footfall and deals coming to up to “close pre-Covid” levels.

Update on Egypt bargain

Aldar is as yet anticipating administrative leeway in Egypt for the SODIC securing. Aldar has lined up with another Abu Dhabi substance – ADQ – in setting up the deal.

It was recently that Aldar talked about a section into new business sectors, mirroring an adjustment of its functional model and a selective spotlight on its headquarters.

SODIC is one of the greater names in the Egypt land space, with a portfolio that ranges for the most part upscale masterplanned networks.

Closer home

Aldar additionally sees openings opening up to gain huge land banks in Abu Dhabi – and somewhere else in the UAE. That would incorporate retail and instructive resources just as private, as per Fewer. Additionally, there will a nearer investigation of potential outcomes in the coordinations and warehousing, which after the pandemic drove interruption has become hot property.

“We think there is opportunities for loads of combination in Abu Dhabi,” said Greg Fewer, Chief Financial and Sustainability Officer. “Aldar has the solid capacity to make groundbreaking acquisitions.”

Obviously, it has the money close by to make those arrangements conceivable, when one appears The close to Dh7 billion has its employments. “Stay fluid when enormous portfolios become accessible out of nowhere,” said Fewer.

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India’s new passport fee rules explained: Who pays more and who gets discounts ?

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India will increase passport issuance and renewal fees by as much as 75% from 1 July, according to amendments to the Passport Rules notified by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

The revision, announced through a gazette notification issued on 20 June, marks the first major increase in passport fees since 2012. The move comes a day after the Indian government clarified that a passport is primarily a travel document and should not be treated as proof of citizenship.

How much will a new passport cost?

Under the revised rates, a standard 36-page passport will cost Rs2,500 under the normal scheme, up from Rs1,500. Applications under the Tatkaal (expedited) scheme will rise from Rs3,500 to Rs5,000.

A 60-page passport will now cost Rs3,500 under the normal process and Rs6,000 under Tatkaal, compared with the current Rs2,000 and Rs4,000 respectively.

For Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), fees will also increase significantly, with a standard 36-page passport rising from $75 to $125 and a 60-page passport from $100 to $175.

Higher charges for lost or damaged passports

Applicants seeking a replacement for a lost or damaged 36-page passport will have to pay Rs5,000 under the normal scheme and Rs7,500 under Tatkaal, up from Rs3,000 and Rs5,000 respectively.

For a 60-page passport, the fee will rise to Rs6,000 under the normal process and Rs8,500 under Tatkaal.

What about children’s passports?

Passport fees for minors have also been revised upward.

For applicants below 18 years of age, a fresh 36-page passport will now cost Rs1,750 under the normal scheme and Rs4,250 under Tatkaal, compared with the current rates of Rs1,000 and Rs3,000.

The cost of replacing a lost or damaged passport for minors has also increased, with fees now set at Rs4,250 under the normal scheme and Rs6,750 under Tatkaal.

Changes to other passport-related services

The government has also increased charges for services such as Police Clearance Certificates (PCCs), Surrender Certificates, Global Entry Programme verification and other passport-related certificates.

The fee for these services will now be Rs750 under the normal scheme. For NRIs, the charge will be $40.

Any relief for applicants?

The revised framework introduces a 10% discount on fresh passport applications for children up to eight years of age and senior citizens aged above 60.

However, the concession will apply only to new passport applications and not to passport reissues.

Why does it matter?

The increase represents the first passport fee revision in 14 years and will affect millions of applicants in India and abroad. With fees rising across nearly all categories, the cost of obtaining or renewing a passport is set to become significantly higher from July 1.

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Filipino passport renewals in UAE to change as VFS centres shut down

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Filipinos in the UAE who need to renew or apply for a passport will soon have to follow a different process.

The Philippine Passport Renewal Centres (PaRC) operated by VFS Global in Dubai and Abu Dhabi will stop accepting applications after June 30, 2026. From July 1 onwards, all passport applications and renewals will be handled directly by the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai.

The announcement was made by the Philippine missions in the UAE through their official social media channels.

What changes from July 1?

For nearly seven years, many Filipinos in the UAE have been able to complete passport renewals through VFS-operated Passport Renewal Centres, offering a convenient alternative to visiting diplomatic missions.

However, beginning July 1, applicants will once again need to book and process their passport services directly through the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi or the Consulate General in Dubai.

The Philippine missions did not provide a reason for the closure of the VFS passport renewal centres.

What happens to unclaimed passports?

Applicants who completed their passport renewal process through the VFS centres on or before June 30 do not need to worry.

According to the advisory, all passports processed through the VFS Passport Renewal Centres, including those that have not yet been collected, will be available for pickup from the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi or the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai starting July 1.

Officials have also urged applicants with ready passports awaiting collection to claim them as soon as possible.

Need assistance?

Filipinos with passport-related questions can contact the Philippine missions through the following channels:

Abu Dhabi

Phone: +971 50 813 7836

Dubai and Northern Emirates

Phone: +971 4 220 7800

Email

Applicants are encouraged to check directly with the embassy or consulate for the latest appointment and processing requirements before planning their visit.

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Dubai announces shorter government working hours for summer: Could private sector be next?

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Dubai government employees will once again enjoy shorter working hours and more flexible schedules this summer, thanks to the return of the Our Flexible Summer initiative.

Running from June 29 to September 10, the programme offers reduced working hours, flexible schedules and even three-day weekends for some government employees. 

The move is also likely to spark renewed debate about whether similar arrangements could eventually be adopted in the private sector. In an earlier AlArabiya report, experts suggested that Dubai’s flexible summer working model could pave the way for wider adoption of shorter workweeks across the UAE and potentially the broader GCC in the years ahead, although it may be a slow process.

Two flexible work models

Under the Our Flexible Summer initiative, government entities can choose between two different working schedules based on operational requirements.

The first group will work seven hours a day from Monday to Thursday, with a shorter four-and-a-half-hour workday on Fridays.

The second group will work eight hours a day from Monday to Thursday and enjoy a full day off every Friday, effectively creating a three-day weekend throughout the summer period.

In addition, government departments may introduce remote working arrangements where appropriate, depending on the nature of their operations and service requirements.

Focus on employee wellbeing

According to the Dubai Government Human Resources Department, the initiative is designed to enhance employee well-being without compromising productivity or service delivery.

Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of DGHR, said the programme has shown that flexible working arrangements can improve employee satisfaction while maintaining strong institutional performance.

He noted that creating people-focused workplaces remains a key priority for Dubai as it continues to develop modern government environments that support innovation, productivity and long-term sustainability.

By providing employees with more time for family, social commitments and personal wellbeing, Dubai aims to create a more attractive and future-ready workplace culture while maintaining high standards of public service.

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