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Muna Al Gurg, an Emirati businesswoman and philanthropist, donates Dh1 million to a hospital unit in Jenin, Palestine. The National

Emirati businesswoman donates Dh1m to neonatal unit at West Bank hospital

January 12, 2021
Raphael Nagel, a venture capitalist and co-founder of the Abrahamic Business Circle, says the biggest problem being an investor is to find the right opportunity at the right time and exit at the correct time. Photo: Reem Mohammed / The National

Money & Me: ‘I try to save on things that don't add to the quality of my life'

December 31, 2020
Experts say obsessive-compulsive disorder is often mocked and not taken seriously enough. Getty  

'It's not a cute way of saying you don't like mess': why OCD needs to be treated more seriously

November 21, 2020
Count Oliver invests the majority of his money in his own companies, stocks, real estate and commodities. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National

Money & Me: ‘My savings are my personal insurance that I don't want to spend lightly’

October 29, 2020
Interest in fillers, liposuction and nose jobs has gone up during the coronavirus pandemic. Getty Images

Why experts think the pandemic has contributed to a rise in plastic surgery

October 4, 2020
Entrepreneur Natasha Rudatsenko had to close her yoga studio Dryp in March due to Covid-19 regulations but she hopes to reopen soon. Courtesy Health Nag

Money & Me: 'I have set up a few businesses, lost them and got into debt'

May 28, 2020
Edward Kandaleft became the third generation of jewellers in his family when he launched his business at the age of 24 in Dubai earlier this year. Antonie Robertson/The National

Money & Me: 'With more people at home and online, Covid-19 has benefited my business'

April 23, 2020
 Platinum Desert Safari in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Courtesy Platinum Heritage

The new breed of camps, clubs and lodges redefining the desert experience

March 11, 2020
Jebal Shams is the tallest mountain in Oman. Treks here come with impressive views of Wadi Ghul. 

Hiking in Oman: everything you need to know

February 26, 2020
Travelling by plane is one of the biggest culprits of carbon emissions. Getty Images

Keeping up with the Thunbergs: How to reduce your carbon footprint as a family

February 22, 2020
Heba Al Hamwi stars as writer Julia in UAE-made psychological thriller ‘Nyctophobia’. Courtesy of the director

Emirati director channels his childhood fear to the big screen in ‘Nyctophobia’

February 18, 2020
Many selfie deaths are the result of tourists taking risks Getty

How selfie-related deaths have given rise to 'killfie' travel insurance

January 23, 2020
Chris Koch in the Edmonton marathon. Photo: Tyler Sirman; courtesy Chris Koch

Lack of limbs won't keep Chris Koch away from Dubai Marathon

January 19, 2020
Choup Kanha with male performer at Phare circus in Cambodia. Diallo Jamal

Inside the Cambodian circus offering women and impoverished children a place to thrive

January 9, 2020
Experts say parents should be involved in their children’s online lives Getty

Digital intervention: how to help your children stay safe online

January 3, 2020