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Safety awareness lessons for business travellers
While travelling to some countries for business may be deemed dangerous, a new survey reveals executives are more at risk from traffic accidents than terror.
App review: Workflowy helps you get organised
Workflowy is the ideal list-making app for those that like to 'organise their brain. But you'll need to be up to speed on hashtag use to make it work efficiently.
Workplace yoga gets staff to de-stress while on the job
Emma Carbery, the founder of Workplace Yogi, hosts yoga sessions in offices to help reenergise employees and ease stress-related health issues such as headaches, back and wrist problems.
Behind every successful executive is a hardworking personal assistant
Keeping up with Sir Richard Branson's international schedule would be a tough job for anyone, but for his PA, Helen Clarke, it's all part of the job.
Day in the life: MedColl owner on secret to staying youthful
Entrepreneur that produces nutritional anti-ageing supplements, negotiates with UAE distributors via email, Skype and Whatsapp as she is based in her native Ireland.
Smooth sailing for Dubai start-ups with AstroLabs co-working space
AstroLabs, Dubai's newest co-working space, officially launched last month to offer tech entrepreneurs a cut-price route to a full Dubai Multi Commodities Centre free zone licence.
Executive travel: St Regis Abu Dhabi Corniche offers stunning views and your own butler
The St Regis Abu Dhabi Corniche caters well to business travellers with the gym, business centre and room service available 24 hours a day.
Day in the life: Inspirus Learning boss leads an organised life
Coaching and training entrepreneur, Tara Cherniawski, has a healthy work-life balance to ensure she practises what she preaches to her clients.
UAE air miles credit cards compared
Choosing an air miles credit card can be a tricky process. Here we round up the costs, benefits and offers available from the five banks offering airline-affiliated cards to help you choose which is best for your needs.
How to get the most out of your UAE air miles credit card
12 tips to help you build up your air miles balance and use those miles in the most effective way possible.
Air miles in the UAE: make it work and take your flight of fancy
With many airline credit cards, earning enough air miles to qualify for a discounted or free flight simply doesn’t add up to a economical proposition. It takes a cleverly thought-out strategy to make it work.
Bespoke Dubai home made all their own
The Hussains’ move to Dubai brought them from London, where space is confined, which is why they wanted to open out their six-bedroom, five-bathroom villa as much as possible.
Renovation new name of UAE property game
The ups and downs of the UAE's residential property market have encouraged some owners to renovate their homes to help raise or even retain value. But does the investment pay off?
Day in the life: Wolves & Lion sales director is real undercover agent
How a friendship took sales director Michel Brouillet's career from the real estate business to the men's underwear retailer Wolves & Lions.
Day in the life: Entrepreneur adds Italian flavour to Dubai restaurant scene
Entrepreneur Amber Haque co-owns two restaurants with her husband Rami and says splitting responsibilities is key for a couple working and living together.
