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Flying out of the UAE? Here’s the new technique to beat jet lag in a flash
There’s a new trick to get over jet lag. According to a Stanford University doctor, using a flashing alarm clock will make the body think dawn is breaking earlier.
Dubai’s LinkedIn for lunching: app helps professionals to dine together
Homegrown app Lunch Matcher brings together fellow networkers for a meal and suggests a restaurant for them to meet in.
Leadership and teams: How US Navy Seals lead and win
Penned by two former Navy Seals, Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin is a straightforward business book that examines the relationship between leaders and their team.
It is more than just sticks and shapes for Dubai graphic recording specialist
Angela Fawcett's job as a 'graphic recorder', means she illustrates the minutes of a meeting through cartoons, colour and squiggles – a skill that has seen her work with leading organisations across the UAE.
Dangling incentives does not necessarily improve work performance
While incentives can motivate employees to work harder, it might not make them any better at actually doing the job, according to a new study.
Publicis hunts for digital start-ups to fund
Publicis Groupe, the third largest communications entity in the world, is offering prizes of up to Dh2 million to 90 new digital start-ups around the world to celebrate its 90th birthday.
Lending options for credit card holders in chronic debt
Three loan options for UAE residents struggling with chronic personal debt.
UAE credit card costs to watch out for
Five credit card costs UAE residents should watch out for.
The UAE’s loan rangers chase their prey
UAE residents are being plagued with calls from their banks offering them a 'credit card loan' – the unused balance of their card as an instant loan.
The history of credit cards – from their creation in the US to their popularity in the UAE
What is the history behind this financial tool, which is both loved and hated?
Black Box Thinking: Why most people never learn from our mistakes
Black Box Thinking by Matthew Syed explores how failure can be used to help individuals, companies, organisations and entire sectors operate more effectively.
Younger women give regional SMEs a wide berth on employment option
The majority of young women in the GCC are turning down jobs in the SME sector in favour of larger, more established companies or government organisations they feel can advance their careers further.
Day in the life: Dubai design and production manager at the cutting edge
Dressing for work is as important for uniform design and production manager David Sprakes as the working day itself.
Eureka moment for Homes or Houses with Dubai crowdfunding platform
'Eighty per cent of the Homes or Houses client base resides in the UAE, making it logical to use a crowdfunding platform headquartered in Dubai.'
Women tech entrepreneurs take root with Dubai’s Stem hackathon
The Women In Stem hackathon, coming to Dubai for the second time next month, aims to encourage more women to consider a career in the sector.
