TAHPI NEWSLETTER
July 2017 Issue
Dubai Calendar
Dubai Summer Surprises 2017
Enjoy 6 weeks of Sales
Date: 01 July - 12 August 2017
Location: Festival Square, Dubai Festival City Mall
Unite with Tomorrowland
Date: 29 July 2017
Category: Live Entertainment
Location: Festival City Arena
Just Do It: Cooking Classes by Inked
Date: 13 July - 28 July 2017
Category: Community , Lifestyle
Location: Inked
Architecture & Health News
GCC start-ups set to drive healthcare innovation
The GCC’s technology companies enjoyed a breakout year in 2016, with a 45 per cent increase in the number of privately owned technology start-ups that raised equity funding, compared to 2015.
85% of GCC patients say healthcare improvements needed
EY survey also shows that more than half of Gulf healthcare professionals agree that service quality is inconsistent
KCH Healthcare to develop first GCC hospitals outside UAE
KCH Healthcare is planning to develop two major GCC hospitals, its first regional projects outside of the UAE.
Dubai says 12 new private hospitals to open by 2020
Twelve new private hospitals will open in Dubai by 2020, taking the total number of private hospitals in the emirate to 38, Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has announced.
Digitalising healthcare for a stronger patient experience
Consumers across the GCC expect more from healthcare providers than just meeting their basic physical needs; 69 per cent of respondents in the EY Report ‘What is the cure for a better patient experience in the GCC?’
Dubai Properties launches sales of Serena phase 3 project
Dubai Properties has announced the launch of sales of Casa Viva, marking phase 3 of its Serena community in Dubailand.
GCC's healthcare prognosis is looking good
GFH exits $55m Promoseven real estate portfolio
See How This Lightweight, Collapsible Aluminum Structure is Built
How OMA's First Project in Shanghai Acts As a Connecting Element for the City
Research Shows Magic Mushrooms Can Offer Real Benefits in Depression Therapy
Regional News
Dubai among world's top 10 locations for holiday
New UAE traffic law: All traffic violations, fines and black points
Here is a complete list of every single possible fine you could get while driving in the UAE.
Revealed: The highest temperatures ever witnessed in the GCC
Kuwait sets the record for the highest temperature ever recorded in the eastern hemisphere.
The GCC must embrace self-driving cars
Autonomous vehicle technology will have a devastating impact on countries that depend on oil exports. Yet players in the Gulf have a great opportunity
The Implementation Of Excise Taxes By The GCC & The Prevention Of Illicit Trade
As GCC countries prepare for the adoption of excise taxes starting January 2018, Forbes Middle East interviewed Michael Ellis, Managing Director of ‘Ellies & Associates Ltd’ and former Assistant Director of Illicit Trade and Anti-Counterfeit Sub-Crime Directorate at INTERPOL to find out how illicit trade can be avoided.
Every UAE resident has a PIN, and we're not talking credit cards
Did You Know?
Scientists Just Teleported a Photon from Earth to Orbit for the First Time
Amazon Just Submitted Patent for Delivery Drone Hive. Here’s What it Looks Like.
Dubai Redditors share their favourite activities for broke people
Two Emirati friends have found the ‘Best Biryani’ in Dubai and Sharjah
The journey began September last year, and ended just yesterday. The goal? To find the “Best Biryani” in Dubai and Sharjah.
Movies to Watch
WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES
Genre: Action
Running Time: 140 min
Release Date: 13 July 2017
Starring: Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson and Steve Zahn
VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS
Genre: Action
Running Time: 130 min
Release Date: 20 July 2017
Starring: Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne, Ethan Hawke, Clive Owen and Rihanna
BAYWATCH
Genre: Action
Running Time: 110 min
Release Date: 20 July 2017
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Zac Efron and Alexandra Daddario