{"id":376047,"date":"2025-12-29T22:57:13","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T22:57:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/376047\/"},"modified":"2025-12-29T22:57:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T22:57:13","slug":"my-sharjah-rent-artist-creates-open-gallery-in-dh65000-apartment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/376047\/","title":{"rendered":"My Sharjah Rent: Artist creates ‘open gallery’ in Dh65,000 apartment"},"content":{"rendered":"

My Sharjah Rent<\/a> is proudly sponsored by Property Finder<\/a>, the UAE\u2019s No 1 real estate portal. With verified listings, trusted SuperAgents and powerful search and comparison tools, Property Finder helps property seekers find the right home with confidence and ease.<\/p>\n

Wael Hamadeh is a 56-year-old full-time artist and creative director from Lebanon who moved to the UAE in 1995.<\/p>\n

For 12 of those years he and his family \u2013 which includes his wife, a daughter aged 16 and his son, 13 \u2013 have shared an apartment in the Tawoon area of Sharjah.<\/p>\n

Mr Hamadeh, who exhibits his work locally and internationally, showed The National around the home.<\/p>\n

What can you tell us about this apartment?<\/p>\n

It is in Emirates Tower in Sharjah. <\/p>\n

We have three bedrooms and a maid\u2019s room, and one small balcony. There are four bathrooms in total, including one for the maid\u2019s room.<\/p>\n

We currently pay Dh65,000 a year to rent the apartment. It has good space for a family and we have a parking area.<\/p>\n

When did you move into your home? <\/p>\n

I have been in this home for 12 years.<\/p>\n

I lived in Al Nahda, Dubai, from 2005 to 2013, and then moved to my current home at the end of 2013, where I\u2019ve been ever since.<\/p>\n

Before that, I lived in Dubai, on Sheikh Zayed Road.<\/p>\n

Why did you choose this address?<\/p>\n

It is cheaper than Dubai. And it is a family-orientated area, near to the kids\u2019 school.<\/p>\n

Our home is also near an industrial area, which is handy for my artistic and creative projects, mainly for art facilities, including access to carpenters, blacksmiths, hardware suppliers, recycled material sources, and affordable labour.<\/p>\n

Do you feel you get good value for your rent?<\/p>\n

Yes, it is a good deal and still cheaper for what I have, in this area.<\/p>\n

Have you experienced strong rent fluctuations?<\/p>\n

When I was in Dubai, my accommodation was provided by another company, so I didn\u2019t experience fluctuations. <\/p>\n

In Sharjah, there was a difference of about Dh5,000. But, overall, the changes were manageable.<\/p>\n

How have you made this place your home?<\/p>\n

My apartment is like an open gallery to a certain extent. <\/p>\n

I have a busy workshop area and a neatly designed salon for a display.<\/p>\n

The walls are thoughtfully decorated with paintings, sculptures, and art pieces that reflect my style and heritage. <\/p>\n

I have one bedroom that I use as a workshop and store area for my art.<\/p>\n

What amenities do you have in or close to your building?<\/p>\n

There are a lot of Arabic grocery stores near where we live, and affordable places to eat.<\/p>\n

Sahara Centre and City Centre Al Zahia, plus big supermarkets, including Nesto, Co-op, and Viva, are nearby.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s easy to walk around the area. Sometimes, there\u2019s traffic during school hours in the morning, but generally it\u2019s convenient. Oriana Hospital is also nearby.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m close to Khalid Lake, where I do my morning walks. And Al Mamzar Lake is about a 10-minute drive away. <\/p>\n

There are plenty of mosques nearby, but only a few galleries; Al Kasba has one called Al Maraya Gallery. <\/p>\n

My artwork is mainly displayed in Dubai galleries and Beirut.<\/p>\n

The building doesn\u2019t have a gym, pool, or kids\u2019 area, only parking. But, there is a gymnastics centre nearby.<\/p>\n

Is it a friendly neighbourhood and building?<\/p>\n

It\u2019s somewhat friendly, but it doesn\u2019t feel like home because of the mix of nationalities. <\/p>\n

Occasionally, you see strangers around but, overall, safety is excellent, which is a great blessing in the UAE.<\/p>\n

Does your home offer easy access in and out of Sharjah?<\/p>\n

Not really. Most of my exhibitions are in Dubai, and traffic during peak hours makes it challenging, especially when transporting artworks for loading and unloading.<\/p>\n

What would you change about living in this location?<\/p>\n

Less traffic and more balcony space. <\/p>\n

Also, it would be good to have a small green park around here.<\/p>\n

Are you planning to stay at this apartment?<\/p>\n

Yes. We have no plans for moving. <\/p>\n

I will stay in this apartment until my kids finish university.<\/p>\n

Have you thought about buying property?<\/p>\n

I feel that it is too late \u2013 with the high prices I cannot afford to buy here now.<\/p>\n

I did already buy property back home, however, in Lebanon.<\/p>\n

Breast cancer in men: the facts<\/p>\n

1) Breast cancer is men is rare but can develop rapidly. It\u00a0usually\u00a0occurs in those\u00a0over the ages of 60, but can\u00a0occasionally affect younger men.<\/p>\n

2) Symptoms can include a lump, discharge, swollen glands or a rash.\u00a0<\/p>\n

3) People with a history of cancer in the family can be more susceptible.\u00a0<\/p>\n

4) Treatments include surgery and chemotherapy but early diagnosis is the key.\u00a0<\/p>\n

5) Anyone concerned is urged to contact their doctor<\/p>\n

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Ten tax points to be aware of in 2026 <\/p>\n

1. Domestic VAT refund amendments: request your refund within five years<\/p>\n

If a business does not apply for the refund on time, they lose their credit.<\/p>\n

2. E-invoicing in the UAE<\/p>\n

Businesses should continue preparing for the implementation of e-invoicing in the UAE, with 2026 a preparation and transition period ahead of phased mandatory adoption.\u00a0<\/p>\n

3. More tax audits<\/p>\n

Tax authorities are increasingly using data already available across multiple filings to identify audit risks.\u00a0<\/p>\n

4. More beneficial VAT and excise tax penalty regime<\/p>\n

Tax disputes are expected to become more frequent and more structured, with clearer administrative objection and appeal processes. The UAE has adopted a new penalty regime for VAT and excise disputes, which now mirrors the penalty regime for corporate tax.<\/p>\n

5. Greater emphasis on statutory audit<\/p>\n

There is a greater need for the accuracy of financial statements. The International Financial Reporting Standards standards need to be strictly adhered to and, as a result, the quality of the audits will need to increase.<\/p>\n

6. Further transfer pricing enforcement<\/p>\n

Transfer pricing enforcement, which refers to the practice of establishing prices for internal transactions between related entities, is expected to broaden in scope. The UAE will shortly open the possibility to negotiate advance pricing agreements, or essentially rulings for transfer pricing purposes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

7. Limited time periods for audits<\/p>\n

Recent amendments also introduce a default five-year limitation period for tax audits and assessments, subject to specific statutory exceptions. While the standard audit and assessment period is five years, this may be extended to up to 15 years in cases involving fraud or tax evasion.\u00a0<\/p>\n

8. Pillar 2 implementation\u00a0<\/p>\n

Many multinational groups will begin to feel the practical effect of the Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT), the UAE’s implementation of the OECD\u2019s global minimum tax under Pillar 2. While the rules apply for financial years starting on or after January 1, 2025, it is 2026 that marks the transition to an operational phase.<\/p>\n

9. Reduced compliance obligations for imported goods and services<\/p>\n

Businesses that apply the reverse-charge mechanism for VAT purposes in the UAE may benefit from reduced compliance obligations.\u00a0<\/p>\n

10. Substance and CbC reporting focus<\/p>\n

Tax authorities are expected to continue strengthening the enforcement of economic substance and Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting frameworks. In the UAE, these regimes are increasingly being used as risk-assessment tools, providing tax authorities with a comprehensive view of multinational groups\u2019 global footprints and enabling them to assess whether profits are aligned with real economic activity.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Contributed by Thomas Vanhee and Hend Rashwan, Aurifer<\/p>\n

GIANT REVIEW<\/p>\n

Starring: Amir El-Masry, Pierce Brosnan<\/p>\n

Director: Athale<\/p>\n

Rating: 4\/5<\/p>\n

More from Neighbourhood Watch:Joe Root’s Test record<\/p>\n

Tests: 53; Innings: 98; Not outs: 11; Runs: 4,594; Best score: 254; Average: 52.80; 100s: 11; 50s: 27<\/p>\n

Dubai Bling season three<\/p>\n

Cast: Loujain Adada, Zeina Khoury, Farhana Bodi, Ebraheem Al Samadi, Mona Kattan, and couples Safa & Fahad Siddiqui and DJ Bliss & Danya Mohammed\u00a0<\/p>\n

Rating: 1\/5<\/p>\n

Profile<\/p>\n

Co-founders of the company:\u00a0Vilhelm Hedberg and Ravi Bhusari<\/p>\n

Launch year:\u00a0In 2016 ekar launched and signed an agreement with Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi. In January 2017 ekar launched in Dubai in a partnership with the RTA.<\/p>\n

Number of employees:\u00a0Over 50<\/p>\n

Financing stage: Series\u00a0B currently being finalised<\/p>\n

Investors: Series A – Audacia Capital\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sector of operation: Transport<\/p>\n

Frankenstein in Baghdad
Ahmed Saadawi
\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bPenguin Press<\/p>\n

Winners<\/p>\n

Best\u00a0Men’s\u00a0Player\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0Year:\u00a0Kylian\u00a0Mbappe (PSG)<\/p>\n

Maradona\u00a0Award\u00a0for\u00a0Best\u00a0Goal\u00a0Scorer\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0Year:\u00a0Robert\u00a0Lewandowski (Bayern\u00a0Munich)<\/p>\n

TikTok\u00a0Fans\u2019\u00a0Player\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0Year:\u00a0Robert\u00a0Lewandowski<\/p>\n

Top\u00a0Goal\u00a0Scorer\u00a0of\u00a0All\u00a0Time:\u00a0Cristiano\u00a0Ronaldo (Manchester\u00a0United)<\/p>\n

Best\u00a0Women’s\u00a0Player\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0Year:\u00a0Alexia\u00a0Putellas (Barcelona)<\/p>\n

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Best\u00a0Defender\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0Year:\u00a0Leonardo\u00a0Bonucci (Juventus\/Italy)<\/p>\n

Best\u00a0Goalkeeper\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0Year:\u00a0Gianluigi\u00a0Donnarumma (PSG\/Italy)<\/p>\n

Best\u00a0Coach\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0Year:\u00a0Roberto\u00a0Mancini (Italy)<\/p>\n

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Best\u00a0Agent\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0Year:\u00a0Federico\u00a0Pastorello<\/p>\n

Best\u00a0Sporting\u00a0Director\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0Year:\u00a0Txiki\u00a0Begiristain (Manchester\u00a0City)<\/p>\n

Player\u00a0Career\u00a0Award:\u00a0Ronaldinho<\/p>\n

Who’s who in Yemen conflict<\/p>\n

Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government<\/p>\n

Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council<\/p>\n

Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south<\/p>\n

Habrish ‘rebels’: Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory<\/p>\n

A%20Little%20to%20the%20Left<\/p>\n

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Match info<\/p>\n

Uefa\u00a0Champions League Group C<\/p>\n

Liverpool v Napoli, midnight<\/p>\n

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pocketsKey findings of Jenkins report
\nFounder of the Muslim Brotherhood, Hassan al Banna, “accepted the political utility of violence”
\nViews of key Muslim Brotherhood ideologue, Sayyid Qutb, have \u201cconsistently been understood\u201d as permitting \u201cthe use of extreme violence in the pursuit of the perfect Islamic society\u201d and \u201cnever been institutionally disowned\u201d by the movement.
\nMuslim Brotherhood at all levels has repeatedly defended Hamas attacks against Israel, including the use of suicide bombers and the killing of civilians.
\nLaying out the report in the House of Commons, David Cameron told MPs: “The main findings of the review support the conclusion that membership of, association with, or influence by the Muslim Brotherhood should be considered as a possible indicator of extremism.”
\nWho is Mohammed Al Halbousi?<\/p>\n

The new speaker of Iraq\u2019s parliament Mohammed Al Halbousi is the youngest person ever to serve in the role.<\/p>\n

The 37-year-old was born in Al Garmah in Anbar and studied civil engineering in Baghdad before going into business. His development company Al Hadeed undertook reconstruction contracts rebuilding parts of Fallujah\u2019s infrastructure.<\/p>\n

He entered parliament in 2014 and served as a member of the human rights and finance committees until 2017. In August last year he was appointed governor of Anbar, a role in which he has struggled to secure funding to provide services in the war-damaged province and to secure the withdrawal of Shia militias. He relinquished the post when he was sworn in as a member of parliament on September 3.<\/p>\n

He is a member of the Al Hal Sunni-based political party and the Sunni-led Coalition of Iraqi Forces, which is Iraq\u2019s largest Sunni alliance with 37 seats from the May 12 election.<\/p>\n

He maintains good relations with former Prime Minister Nouri Al Maliki\u2019s State of Law Coaliton, Hadi Al Amiri\u2019s Badr Organisation and Iranian officials.<\/p>\n

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UAE SQUAD<\/p>\n

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Goalkeepers: Ali Khaseif, Fahad Al Dhanhani, Mohammed Al Shamsi, Adel Al Hosani<\/p>\n

Defenders: Bandar Al Ahbabi, Shaheen Abdulrahman, Walid Abbas, Mahmoud Khamis, Mohammed Barghash, Khalifa Al Hammadi, Hassan Al Mahrami, Yousef Jaber, Mohammed Al Attas<\/p>\n

Midfielders: Ali Salmeen, Abdullah Ramadan, Abdullah Al Naqbi, Majed Hassan, Abdullah Hamad, Khalfan Mubarak, Khalil Al Hammadi, Tahnoun Al Zaabi, Harib Abdallah, Mohammed Jumah<\/p>\n

Forwards: Fabio De Lima, Caio Canedo, Ali Saleh, Ali Mabkhout, Sebastian Tagliabue<\/p>\n

RACE RESULTS<\/p>\n

1. Valtteri Bottas (FIN\/Mercedes) 1hr 21min 48.527sec
2. Sebastian Vettel (GER\/Ferrari) at 0.658sec
3. Daniel Ricciardo (AUS\/Red Bull) 6.012\u00a0
4. Lewis Hamilton (GBR\/Mercedes) 7.430
5. Kimi R\u00e4ikk\u00f6nen (FIN\/Ferrari) 20.370
6. Romain Grosjean (FRA\/Haas) 1:13.160
7. Sergio P\u00e9rez (MEX\/Force India) 1 lap
8. Esteban Ocon (FRA\/Force India) 1 lap
9. Felipe Massa (BRA\/Williams) 1 lap
10. Lance Stroll (CAN\/Williams) 1 lap
11. Jolyon Palmer (GBR\/Renault) 1 lap
12. Stoffel Vandoorne (BEL\/McLaren) 1 lap
13. Nico H\u00fclkenberg (GER\/Renault) 1 lap
14. Pascal Wehrlein (GER\/Sauber) 1 lap
15. Marcus Ericsson (SWE\/Sauber) 2 laps
16. Daniil Kvyat (RUS\/Toro Rosso) 3 laps<\/p>\n

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Cryopreservation: A timeline
\nKeyhole surgery under general anaesthetic
\nOvarian tissue surgically removed
\nTissue processed in a high-tech facility
\nTissue re-implanted at a time of the patient\u2019s choosing
\nFull hormone production regained within 4-6 months
\nBenefits of first-time home buyers’ scheme
\nPriority access to new homes from participating developers
\nDiscounts on sales price of off-plan units
\nFlexible payment plans from developers
\nMortgages with better interest rates, faster approval times and reduced fees
\nDLD registration fee can be paid through banks or credit cards at zero interest rates
\nIn numbers: China in Dubai<\/p>\n

The number of Chinese people living in Dubai: An estimated 200,000<\/p>\n

Number of Chinese people in International City: Almost 50,000<\/p>\n

Daily visitors to Dragon Mart in 2018\/19: 120,000<\/p>\n

Daily visitors to Dragon Mart in 2010: 20,000<\/p>\n

Percentage increase in visitors in eight years: 500 per cent<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"My Sharjah Rent is proudly sponsored by Property Finder, the UAE\u2019s No 1 real estate portal. With verified…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":376048,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[76,354,355,49,48,356,75,160457,2225,1320,46173],"class_list":{"0":"post-376047","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-arts-and-design","8":"tag-arts","9":"tag-arts-and-design","10":"tag-artsanddesign","11":"tag-ca","12":"tag-canada","13":"tag-design","14":"tag-entertainment","15":"tag-my-dubai-rent","16":"tag-standard","17":"tag-story","18":"tag-uae-desk-team"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/376047","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=376047"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/376047\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/376048"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=376047"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=376047"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=376047"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}