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Scientifically Proven: Generous People Are Happier

Generosity makes people happier, even if they are only a little generous. People who act solely out of self-interest are less happy. Merely promising...

Young people are easy victims of consumerism

We live in a consumer-oriented society, where goods and services rule our lives and often even form our values. Today, in the 21st century,...

Family and Friends Most Important for Dubai Residents’ Health, Happiness

New YouGov research has found that family and friends play the most important role in living a healthy and happy life for 60% of...

Scientifically Proven: Best Friendships Keep You Safe

Friendships play a vital role in helping people get through substantial challenges in life. Until now, little scientific research has been carried out into the...

UAE’s Rich Expats Get Richer and Live Better, Survey Revealed

Expats living in the United Arab Emirates are rewarded for their hard work, according to the latest HSBC Expat Explorer survey. Singapore, Norway and...

First of January declared as paid holiday for all UAE private...

All workers and employees in the private sector institutions and companies will get a one-day paid holiday on The first of January 2010 to...

35% Decrease in Divorce Cases in Dubai Between 2016 to 2019

Conducted in partnership with Community Development Authority, Dubai Statistics Center and Dubai Courts, results provide accurate perspective on marriage and divorce rates in...
As the largest budget in the UAE’s History, The General Budget for 2022-2026 is approved with AED290 billion expenditures

General Budget for 2022-2026 Approved with AED290 Billion Expenditures

The Federal Budget for 2022-2026, with a total expenditures of AED 290 billion, has been approved by the Cabinet that is chaired by His...

Modesty Respect

It is Friday noon at Jumeirah mosque. The prayer congregation has just ended and worshipers are leaving. Just past the mosque she slowly treads...

British Expats Highly Satisfied with Life Standard in UAE

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) provides many economic opportunities, offering career advancement and generous benefits packages in a destination with an extensive expat network....

Muslims in Dubai can marry irrespective of their nationalities

Head of the family court at the Dubai Courts Judge Salem Obaid Othman has ruled that the marriage officiants in the emirate of Dubai...

Women foreign workers growing in importance in the Middle East

Labor migration has led to an increase in the independence of women and their influence over household decisions, but more could be done to...

62 People Own Same Wealth as Half the World

Runaway inequality has created a world where 62 people own as much as the poorest half of the world’s population – a figure that...

Young People in Emerging Markets Expect Better Off Than Their Parents

A turbulent 2016—punctuated by terror attacks in Europe, Brexit, and a contentious US presidential election—appears to have rattled millennials’ confidence, according to Deloitte’s sixth...

ORDNING&REDA and ECO BoraÌŠstapeter to celebrate the National Day of Sweden

•    Proud Swedish brands ORDNING&REDA and ECO Boråstapeter celebrate their national heritage on June 6th 2010 for the National Day of Sweden; •    The National...

The Secrets of Online Dating Sites

Online dating sites grew in popularity in recent years. Many people claim they have found the love of their life on the web, while others complain...

Dubai Divorces Rise amongst Locals and Expats

Lifestyle change and higher paychecks is the reason why most expatriates arrive in Dubai, but these "benefits" can take a toll on married life,...

Third Annual Emirati Women’s Day To Be Celebrated This Week

The third annual Emirati Women’s Day will be held August 28. The celebration will recognise the contribution of the nation’s women in developing and...