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Dona Cheriyan

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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A civic authority worker stands on a flooded street during heavy rain showers in Mumbai on August 19. AFP
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Mumbai residents wade through flood of memes after record rain

India’s meteorological department issued a red alert on Tuesday for Mumbai city and other suburbs

AsiaAugust 19, 2025
Pupils at the Dubai British School in Jumeirah Park, which is among those rated as 'outstanding'. Pawan Singh / The National
Dubai's 23 best-ranked schools with annual tuition fees

Knowledge and Human Development Authority rated them as 'outstanding'

UAEAugust 07, 2025
All institutions in Abu Dhabi are rated under the Irtiqaa evaluation programme of the Department of Education and Knowledge. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Abu Dhabi's 13 best-ranked private schools and how much they charge

Tuition fees at these schools range from Dh25,000 to more than Dh80,000, excluding transportation costs and other charges

UAEJuly 21, 2025
The company catalogue includes baby essentials including changing mats, bibs, dinnerware, ride-on cars and bikes, as well as personalised toys. Photo: Once Upon A Dua
UK couple launch Islam-inspired lifestyle brand for children in UAE

London-based start-up, which sells baby essentials, is one of the many emerging faith-inspired brands globally

BusinessJuly 11, 2025
Employees must submit a claim for benefits within 30 days of losing their job. Getty Images
How to renew unemployment insurance, check fines and claim benefits in the UAE

It is up to the employee to ensure their policy is active and renewed on time

UAEJune 12, 2025
The Campus will include shopping avenues, community centres, cafes and outdoor spaces. Photo: Ras Al Khaimah Hospitality Holding
Ras Al Khaimah hospitality staff campus set for first of 3,000 residents

Northern emirate is expected to add more than 25,000 jobs in sector by 2030

PropertyMay 02, 2025
Entry and stay in the city between April 29 and June 10 will be strictly restricted. AFP
Saudi Arabia restricts entry to Makkah to holders of Hajj visa

Foreign pilgrims and other visitors in the city for Umrah must leave by April 29, Saudi authorities reiterate

NewsApril 12, 2025
More than 2.2 million Indian tourists visited the UAE in 2023. Pawan Singh / The National
Explained: UAE's visa-on-arrival scheme for Indian nationals

The UAE has 30-day and 90-day visas available on arrival for more than 80 nationalities

UAEFebruary 14, 2025
The Creator HQ was launched during this year's 1 Billion Followers Summit, held from January 11 to 13 in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
How content creators can apply for UAE Golden Visa

The service will be processed through the Creators HQ project

UAEFebruary 05, 2025
Qadreya Al Awadhi is the founder and chief executive of Bumblebee, which produces healthy food for babies and toddlers through ready-made frozen meal plans. Chris Whiteoak / The National
How Bumblebee is changing the region’s baby food industry with frozen meals

Generation Start-up: Company offers mothers convenient and nutritious options for their babies, eliminating the need for cooking and meal planning

EconomyJanuary 11, 2025
Having a clear idea of exactly how much you spend each month is critical to start the financial planning process. Getty Images
How to make the most of your income in 2025

Budget your earnings, create an emergency fund, tackle debt, set savings goals and start investing

MoneyJanuary 02, 2025
The UAE marks Flag Day to celebrate the accession of the late President, Sheikh Khalifa. Photo: Dubai Media Office
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Why does the UAE celebrate Flag Day?

The occasion is marked across the Emirates, including in schools, businesses and government departments

UAENovember 01, 2024
A young Dona outside their home in Sanaa, Yemen. Dona Cheriyan / The National
CommentFrom Yemen to the UAE via India, my sense of home is defined by people, not places

After my family and I were uprooted from our home in Sanaa, here's how I've learnt to cope with impermanence

WellbeingSeptember 13, 2024
The habit of paying yourself first or saving before spending will help reach your goals faster, experts say. Antonie Robertson / The National
How UAE residents can invest with minimal funds

Whether you start with Dh100 or Dh1,000, investing can help your money grow over time

MoneyAugust 08, 2024
The Central Bank of UAE projected an inflation rate of 2.3 per cent for 2024 in a June report. Silvia Razgova / The National
Eight ways to earn with savings accounts in the UAE

In a bank account with no returns, your money is constantly losing value

MoneyJuly 18, 2024

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