Many remain blissfully unaware

It is easy to imagine that in the UAE, liberal by all accounts compared to many of its Middle Eastern neighbors, one might occasionally forget that it is still an Islamic state. Nevertheless, many westerners, particularly visitors and newer residents, may remain blissfully unaware of the numerous ways they could land themselves in a heap of trouble.

A centralized source of the laws of the land is the UAE Ministry of Justice site, elaws.gov.ae.

Dubai’s intolerance for drugs is well known. Even possession of the smallest quantities of soft drugs such as cannabis, carrjail sentences of four years minimum, followed by deportation. Drug abuse is not heard off and drug rehabs are nonexistent. Individuals in a need of drug treatment should seek such abroad, in international clinics as, for example, Axis house  in California U.S.A. Read more

DSS ‘Spa Packages’ creates exclusive spa promotions for men

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The DSS Spa Packages, a unique collaboration between DSS and over 40 renowned spas in Dubai has created unbeatable offers and amazing salon packages for the male spa enthusiast. Running until August 7^th, the packages are one of the highlights of Dubai Summer Surprises.

Cleopatra’s Spa Wafi

Men can live life king-size at Cleopatra’s Spa Wafi and set off on the ‘Pharaoh’s Journey’, which combines a powerful 70-minute detoxifying hydro-jet bath with a relaxing anti-fatigue massage. The Hydro-jet bath and aromatherapy oils will warm your muscles and prime them for the massage that is sure to leave you de-stressed and re-energized. This treatment is available for AED430, at a special 30% DSS discount from the original price of AED625.

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Empower Your Children! Teach them Basic Finance

Set the foundation so your kids can create wealth and become financially secure

Modern schools have begun teaching finance basics to students at young age. These theory based teachings may provide presumptive education, but  debt and consequences has yet to be fully explored on a large scale. Some options for real-world money management, although very limited,  come across as work. For example, children can participate as cast in movie productions or fashion shows and get paid for it. Some professional sport clubs in Dubai are also paying salaries, in the range of  few hundred dirhams, to hard training junior players. Still, for many parents the question remain: How do we teach our kids about finances before they’re buried in debt?

Many psychologists and financial experts agree that children should begin learning about real-world finances in Junior school – when they are already developed enough to understand the concepts presented, yet are not predisposed to the details. Without this knowledge, it is feared that students will enter into the world of debt without a bigger-picture understanding and will carry their bad, or simply uninformed, habits into high school, college and adult life.

Most college students nowadays hold a credit card. This is despite the fact that people under the age of 18 need parental consent to even apply for one. An interesting fact to consider is that many college administrations point out credit and debt issues, but not grades, as a reason for the majority of college dropouts. Read more

Six Senses Powers Down for Climate Change

The Middle East portfolio of Six Senses Resorts & Spas will participate in Earth Hour 2010, a global environmental awareness event organised by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) aimed at raising awareness about climate change and global warming. Six Senses will demonstrate its continued commitment to environmental responsibility by turning all lights and non-essential electricity off in favour of candle-lit treatment rooms and relaxation areas between 8:30pm and 9:30pm on Sunday March 28.

“Six Senses is committed to sustainable practice and environmental responsibility, from our use of locally sourced water and produce, environmentally-conscious suppliers and encouragement of the reduction, reuse and recycle of consumable items within the Spa.  Earth Hour is an important opportunity to generate awareness amongst our guests, hosts and the general public when it comes to committing to reducing our carbon footprint on this planet.” Six Senses Spa, Doha Director Francisca Antunes commented. Read more

The Top Healthiest Foods on Earth

1. Berries
All berries are low in sugar and high in fiber. Blueberries have been shown to increase memory in lab studies, and raspberries and strawberries are loaded with ellagic acid, a powerful antioxidant that seems to have some anti-cancer properties, according to the American Cancer Society. Read more

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Good Employees avoid Bad Habits

A habit can be difficult to break; and, depending on the context, can make or break you. While some habits are assets in certain situations – such as always having an opinion or sticking out from the crowd – they can sometimes play to your detriment. Thus, equally important as changing some behavioral patterns is knowing when to tweak them just a little bit. And because people in the workforce tend to be an unruly bunch, read our  list of common bad workplace habits to avoid. Read more

10 practical advises how to keep your money online safe

• When you visit a bank or retailer’s website enter the address manually – never follow an email link.
• Keep account details and password secret – if you surrender them yourself you may not be covered in the event of fraud.
• Don’t judge a company or person on their website alone – look for a telephone number and address.
• Remember your bank will never contact you to disclose security information – ignore any emails that ask for your PIN, password or other personal details.
• Use up-to date Kaspersky Internet Security 2010, a personal fire-wall and, if your computer uses the Microsoft Windows operating system, keep it updated from the Microsoft website.
• Check your bank statement regularly, and if you notice anything irregular call your bank immediately.
• Sign up to a secure payment such as Verified by Visa or Master Card Secure Code, which will verify your card information and provide an extra layer of protection. For transaction over 100$ use a credit card for security against non-delivery of fraud.
• When buying online, check on the padlock to check that the seller is who they say they are and that their certificate is current and registered to the rights address. The web address should also begin with “https://”. Trusted online retailers, such as Amazon.com, Endless.com, CostumeCraze.com are popular between online shoppers.
  
• Be wary of buying anything offered via spam or unsolicited phone calls.
• Don’t be conned by emails that offer you the chance to make some money – if it looks too good to be true, it usually is.

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The Palace – The Old Town celebrates festive season in style

The Palace – The Old Town has decked up for the festive season with an array of events which cater for families, singles, the young and the old. The celebrations flagged off with the lighting of the hotel’s ornate Christmas tree and will conclude on December 31 with a New Year’s Eve party to remember.

Other events and offers for the festive season include a chance to meet Santa, festive afternoon teas, story telling and a Teddy Bear’s tea for the children, festive brunches, special spa offers, a Christmas Eve dinner, cookery lessons on how to make the perfect Christmas Dinner, Christmas turkey take-aways and a night to remember on New Year’s Eve with various set meals and a spectacular party to welcome in 2010.

Edouard Grosmangin – Executive Assistant Manager, The Palace – The Old Town said: “The festive events for 2009 have been carefully selected to ensure that there is something fun for everyone. The exclusive New Year’s Eve Dinner on our Private Rooftop is a new feature this year, and guests can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere overlooking the iconic Burj Dubai and The Dubai Fountain.” Read more

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