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Case study: My four trips to the doctor ...
When the temperatures shot up a few weeks ago, I became one of the country's many victims of heat wave-induced illness.
Weather's enough to make you sick
For those among us unlucky enough to be vulnerable to such things, the changes of seasons can mean sickness is inevitable. Health experts say that a rise or fall in temperature can distract our immune systems from their task of protecting our well-being.
Money & Me: Respect for money brings success
Ashok Sawlani is a partner at Royal Traders, a textiles wholesale trading company, and its subsidiary Royal Fashion, a bespoke tailoring business that has six branches across Dubai.
Money&Me: Balance is key to conserving cash
Azhar Siddiqui works at the Mojo Group, an integrated communications agency based in Dubai. He has lived in the UAE for 30 years and recently joined the company as a partner and shareholder.
Stem cell research: the future of medicine is born
These 'master cells' have the ability to self-renew almost indefinitely and to develop into cells with specialised characteristics that can treat dozens of conditions including cancer and blood disorders.
Embryo research a moral and ethical minefield
Stem-cell research may be the future of medicine but it is also mired in controversy.
Money & Me: Diverse investments reap financial rewards
Shereen Mitwalli is an entrepreneur, television presenter and events moderator. The Australian, who has lived in Dubai for six months, has set up three businesses during her career and believes in diversifying her income stream
Deals of the week: Managing earnings and savings
ENBD aims to make managing earnings and savings easier.
Money&Me: A passion for investing in antique weaponry
Gavin Samson, the managing director of Christie + Co, a hotel investment and advisory consultancy talks finance, with Alice Haine.
Money & Me: Life lessons invaluable in achieving independence
Nadia Ivanova Briggs has set up three businesses during her career.
A holiday at home is easy when you live in tourist hotspot Dubai
Travelling with Kids: We may have lived in Dubai for seven years, so, yes, perhaps the novelty had worn off a little, but we live in a holiday destination. And with kids, there's never a dull moment.
Deals of the Week: New loan aimed at 'dream home' customers
Emirates Islamic Bank's Bina home finance solution offers 100 per cent loans, while Emirates NBD also announced an expansion of its home loan portfolio.
A successful investment portfolio takes a personal touch
Practical Matters Any balanced portfolio should include cash, an investment in equities, fixed-income bonds and property.
App of the Week: Impress everyone with Convert Everything
This app is perfect for the myriad expats residing in the Emirates who struggle to convert between currencies, languages and measurement systems.
