Smoking Shisha is not allowed in Ramadan tents
Smoking cigarettes and shisha will be banned inside small private tents during the holly month of Ramadan, while hotels setting up larger and...
Community Development Authority marks official launch of Dubai Early Childhood Development...
The centre is the first of its kind in the Middle East region
In line with the Dubai Strategic Plan 2015...
Expats’ Life in UAE: Great Quality at a High Cost
The international network for expatriates, InterNations.org has conducted a comprehensive survey about expats' life in UAE. You don't need to be a member to...
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...
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...
Dubai Residents Concerned about Cost of Living
Although the latest Consumer Confidence Survey conducted by the Department of Economic Development (DED) shows general positive consumer sentiment, it also indicates that...
Breaking down the barriers of stereotyping
People of all backgrounds and cultures are susceptible to stereotyping individuals from other groups.
Community Development Authority launches various activities to mark International Day for...
The Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai has announced the roll-out of a special campaign entitled “My parents…My Blessingâ€. Organised to mark the International...
Why do expats leave Dubai?
Many countries across the globe have lost the "come back home'' appeal for their citizens, who live abroad. Economic vows, financial crisis, natural disasters,...
UAE western expats think they are in the ideal place to...
78% of expats see the UAE as the ideal expatriate location
90% of expats are aware of tax implications when returning home
94% of expats put...
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...
Eid Al-Fitr holiday for Private Sector
The Eid Al-Fitr holiday (paid holiday) for private sector will be on the first and second of Shawwal 1431 Hijri year, according to a...
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...
Eid Al-Adha is expected to be on or around November 16
Eid Al-Adha is a holiday at the end of the Hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca which is one of the greatest religious...
UAE ranked 30th globally in Human Development Index
The UAE has been ranked the thirtieth among 187 countries, according to the index of human development world report 2011 released by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Expat Problems and How to Overcome Them
The year 2016 is just getting started, but the month of January is nearly a thing of the past — sadly, so are many...
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...
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...