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Is It Time for a Shorter Workweek?

The 40-hour workweek and the 9-5 concept are considered the norm in most countries around the world, but now experts are suggesting we should...

Most Dubai Private Schools Raise Fees for 2014/2015

In June, some of the Dubai private schools began notifying parents that tuition fees will be raised for the 2014/2015 academic year. Recently, an...

Dubai International to Increase Air Traffic

After the 80-day refurbishment of two runways, Dubai International Airport is expected to see an increased air traffic by approximately a third of the...

Frozen-themed Products Replace Furby as Most Preferred by Kids

Furby toys have been the most popular Christmas gift for kids in 2013 and many years ago when they just emerged. However, this year...

Amazon Aids Moms with Dedicated Program

Being a parent can be exhausting, complicated and expensive, but now a new online subscription can save a lot of troubles. Offering exclusive discounts,...

Top Work-Life Balance Jobs

One of the main tendencies influencing modern-day job seekers’ choice of a career is closely related to work-life balance jobs. Jobs that do not...

Fears of Deadly Outbreaks Increase in Saudi Arabia

Two patients with possible Ebola symptoms are said to have escaped from a health center in the Madinah province of Saudi Arabia, according to...

Hollywood Inspired the Creation of Origami Robot

If you are a movie fan, you probably know that Transfomers are a type of robots which can take on different forms and shapes...

Top 10 Most Preferred Countries for Emiratis

France tops the list of the most preferred European countries by Muslim travelers, according to a new survey conducted among residents of Saudi Arabia,...

Bigger Wedding, Happier Marriage

Many couples dream of a huge, rich wedding with hundreds of guests, expensive food and extravagant décor, while others prefer to take their vows...

Breakfast: Still The Most Important Meal of The Day

There’s no mistaking the impact that technology is having on our daily lives—and its steadily expanding. Being connected can oftentimes encourage us to accomplish...

Eating Organic, Even in the Heat of the City

Organic eating has by this time long been a leading—and admirable—trend in big cities from L.A. to London. But these places, with their nearby...

Less than 100 Days until Black Friday 2014 – Be Prepared

There are less than 100 days until this year’s Black Friday. However, you can be sure that the holiday shopping season will kick off...

Basic Social Media Tips for Parents

Posting baby pictures and daily updates about your children is a common sight on social media websites, but more and more parents are starting...

Ecological Debt Day – Why borrow from next generations

Starting August 19, the population of our planet will live in ecological deficit, said the nonprofit organization Global Footprint. According to it, we have...

AED 37.5 Billion Invested in Dubai Real Estate Market in H1...

Dubai Land Department has reported that total of 17,289 real estate transactions worth AED 37.5 billion were conducted in the first half of this...

Woman Suspected of Ebola Dies in Abu Dhabi

A 35-year-old Nigerian woman, who traveled to India for cancer treatment, died during her transit in Abu Dhabi after showing Ebola-like symptoms. Her husband,...

In Dubai Apple Store May Open Ahead of Black Friday 2014

Rumours about the opening of Dubai Apple Store have circulated in the media since 2011. Recently, they have resurfaced, but this time it seems...