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The great wealth we possess in our youth and our land
Young Emiratis love the wilderness and their golden sand dunes, but they sometimes love their gadgets and video games more, and here we are talking about the country¿s future leaders.
Buy gold jewellery and revel in being financially astute
I find one thing to be wary of when it comes to investing in this precious metal – gold does not really have an intrinsic value.
Plan your seasonal shopping - or plan to take a heavy hit
Shoppers' bad planning is good business for most retailers and banks, and possibly retailers are making their best money at this time, with Eid and back-to-school only a week apart.
There's a secret to landing a job and it's word of mouth
Job seekers are in isolation when on the employment hunt, surfing the internet and online job sites behind their PC and smartphone screens. A growing body of findings reveal that they are going about things the wrong way.
Time to get tough and ensure success of Emiratisation
If I got a dirham every time my Emirati friends talked about unemployment and Emiratisation, I would now be a millionaire.
Work is changing fast – so what do we teach children?
It is vital that Emirati students are directed to pursue fields that would help them in tackling the changing work fields – ones that would require the application of analytical and cognitive skills.
Retail via the internet is not just for big operators
While the UAE's businesses are pioneering in certain fields such as oil and tourism, e-commerce is still lagging behind elsewhere in the world, partly because of security concerns, and partly because of the lack of awareness of local e-retailers.
Ramadan can be a great experience for everyone here
So how does Ramadan and the office mix? They mix pretty well.
Finding an edge in business with social networking
It is remarkable how an act as simple as pressing a key on my computer keyboard can have a major impact on someone's life choices.
When it comes to recycling, Abu Dhabi must not waste time
While Abu Dhabi aims to be a world leader in many areas, such as renewable energy, I was disturbed to read it is the world's number one waste-producing city relative to its population and size.
My life: Manar Al Hinai on Arab beauty
There's no reason to alter the most beautiful features on the planet.
Shallow it may be but this teen drama has a huge influence
Can a TV show for and about teenagers really affect what grown women might wear and even eat? More than you might think, and retailers are already capitalising on it.
Lavish weddings costing Emiratis more than money
I believe exorbitant costs, the continuation of a trend that began in the 1980s during the height of the oil boom, are the main reasons behind the escalating number of spinsters in the country.
Emirati job seekers feeling shut out in their own country
Despite the Government's efforts, many fresh Emirati graduates remain jobless. With the number of Emiratis entering the workforce likely to more than double in 10 years, the country cannot afford to wait for an effective solution.
Customers should not be forced to pay for using plastic
Some say that if credit card companies are charging merchants a fee for using the service, then the merchants should have the option to pass that additional cost on to customers. I strongly disagree.
