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      Dona Cheriyan

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      Dona Cheriyan has worked in UAE newsrooms for over 10 years with a focus on digital editions and reader analytics. She loves writing about life in the UAE, personal finance, and start-ups and homegrown businesses.

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      WellbeingSeptember 13, 2024
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      How UAE residents can invest with minimal funds

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      MoneyAugust 08, 2024
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