{"id":404,"date":"2015-12-27T20:48:36","date_gmt":"2015-12-27T13:48:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/most-popular-uae-business-stories-of-2015-in-pictures\/"},"modified":"2016-01-03T13:49:48","modified_gmt":"2016-01-03T06:49:48","slug":"most-popular-uae-business-stories-of-2015-in-pictures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/most-popular-uae-business-stories-of-2015-in-pictures\/","title":{"rendered":"Most popular UAE business stories of 2015 &#x2013; in pictures"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><html><body><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\nFrom property to aviation, personal finance to smartphones, find out which stories were out big hitters during the past 12 months. newslideJanuary: World\u2019s top 10 safest airlines 2015 &#8211; in pictures AirlineRatings.com revealed the safest airlines in the world for 2015 from the 449 airlines it monitors. Qantas was the leader last year and held on to its title again.For the full story click herenewslide&#13;<br \/>\nFebruary: UAE armed forces show their skills at Idex 2015 in Abu Dhabi \u2013 in picturesEmirati armed forces took part in a military show at the opening of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (Idex) at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.For the full story click herenewslideMarch: A guide to the UAE\u2019s end of service gratuityThe end of service gratuity has always been a talking point in the UAE. While it is handed to employees when they leave a company &#8211; almost like a bonus payment &#8211; many believe it is a substitution for a pension plan. We asked two UAE-based experts to answer a series of questions on the end of service benefit.&#13;<br \/>\nFor the full story click herenewslideApril: New property projects at Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2015 \u2013 in picturesA host of spectacular new property projects were showcased at Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2015, and we had all of the stunning renderings plus pictures from the event.For the full story click herenewslideMay: Leaving the UAE? Here\u2019s how to do so the right wayLeaving the UAE can be time-consuming for expats \u2013 you need to be physically present to close down many accounts, and personal possessions, such as cars and furniture, can take time to sell. We looked at how to plan ahead and make your exit as smooth as possible.&#13;<br \/>\nFor the full story click herenewslideJune: Sony Xperia Z3+ review: Far from a revolutionary overhaulAfter Sony announced its new flagship smartphone, we were quick off the mark to get one of the world\u2019s first reviews of the device.For the full story click herenewslideJuly: Etihad A380 business class review: Bring your pyjamas and get some restAfter many a sleepless journey in economy, our reviewer finally got some rest in Etihad\u2019s A380 business class and found out what all the fuss was about.&#13;<br \/>\nFor the full story click herenewslideAugust: Dubai\u2019s Meydan One development aims for record-breaking success \u2013 in picturesDubai developer Meydan launched Meydan One, a 3.67 million square metre mixed-use development which, when finished before 2020, would feature some of record-breaking facilities including the longest indoor ski slope, the largest dancing fountain as well as the highest residential tower in the world.&#13;<br \/>\nFor the full story click herenewslideSeptember: Dubai\u2019s most expensive apartment: Dh181m home for rich and famousIt has the views, the location and the snazzy interior, though anyone lost in a dream world after seeing One at Palm Jumeirah will soon be woken up by the price tag.For the full story click herenewslideOctober: Passport to a better life: citizenship opportunities available to youAs the Middle East and African refugee crisis intensifies, having the right passport can be a matter of life and death.&#13;<br \/>\nFor the full story click herenewslideNovember: UAE salary guide 2016: How much you can expect to earn in finance, technology, HR and adminWe looked at where salaries are set to rise in 2016 and the going rates for a host of jobs, according to data from recruitment firm Robert Half.For the full story click herenewslideDecember: Is Trump being dumped in Dubai? 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