Monthly Archives: September 2014
Spring/Summer 2015 Fashion Season Kicks Off in New York
The Spring/Summer 2015 fashion season is officially on, at least in the news! The latest edition of New York Fashion Week kicked off a...
Top Social Network for Teens Not The Most Prestigious
Who is using social media and how? It may look that teenagers are most active on the Internet, but a new report reveals that...
Today is International Day of Charity
Today, September 5, the world marks the International Day of Charity, which promotes charitable initiatives, educates and raises awareness of the importance of giving....
Registration open for Young Entrepreneur Competition 2014
Dubai SME, the agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, has...
China Golden Week Sale
If you are planning a trip to China for the upcoming Eid Al Adha holiday, consider staying at one of the hotels in the...
Do You Speak the Language of Happiness?
If you speak Spanish, than you know the language of happiness. At least, this is what scientists claim. A new research has ranked different...
First Female-Scientists LEGO Set Turns Instant Hit
For years, LEGO has been viewed as boy’s toy company. Although it did its best to change its image and become more girl-friendly by...
Foreign-Born UAE Population Up 500% since 1990
It is a well-known fact that the majority of people living in UAE today were born outside the country. According to a new study...
Bitcoin in UAE?
The United Arab Emirates is joining the Bitcoin mania. Earlier this week, it was announced that an Australian company will launch the first exchange...
Special Eid Al Adha Getaways from UAE
The Eid Al Adha holiday is just a month away and if you want to spend it somewhere else, you need to move fast...
UAE Up Seven Places On Global Competitiveness Report 2014-2015
Global Growth at Risk from Slow Reform Progress
The Global Competitiveness Report 2014-2015 finds insufficient progress in adopting and implementing structural reforms necessary for long-term...
Tenants Rejoice! Dubai Rents Are Falling
The skyrocketing Dubai rents, the biggest concerns for expatriates, have cooled during the hot summer months. Most recent RERA rental index update shows that...
Will 2014 be the Year of the Hacker
While Hollywood celebrities are complaining over their stolen, over-exposing snaps and tarnished images, the world is facing a bigger problem. Although there are a...
In-Store Shopping Preferred in the Middle East
Although e-commerce is growing, traditional brick-and-mortar shops are still dominating the retail industry around the world. And the Middle East is no exception –...
Dubai’ Ambitious Project among World’s Expensive Travel Fails
Recently, Dubai found place on another “most expensive list”, but this time, the list does not promote the city as a beautiful, luxury and...
World’s Most Luxurious Hotel Celebrates in Half-Luxury Style
Dubai’s Burj Al Arab, known as the world’s most luxurious hotel, will mark its 15th anniversary this December. For this purpose, the hotel has...
Best and Worst Buys in September
Summer is almost over, but it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be looking for hot shopping deals right now. In fact, September marks the beginning...
Coffee Naps: The New Way to Stay Alert
Mondays don’t have to be so horrible – scientists have come up with a better alternative to the coffee-doused mornings, coffee naps. What may...