Family and Friends Most Important for Dubai Residents’ Health, Happiness
New YouGov research has found that family and friends play the most important role in living a healthy and happy life for 60% of...
Young People in Emerging Markets Expect Better Off Than Their Parents
A turbulent 2016—punctuated by terror attacks in Europe, Brexit, and a contentious US presidential election—appears to have rattled millennials’ confidence, according to Deloitte’s sixth...
Scientifically Proven: Best Friendships Keep You Safe
Friendships play a vital role in helping people get through substantial challenges in life.
Until now, little scientific research has been carried out into the...
Inflation Effects on Dubai Residents
During the past two years, statistics show that Dubai's economy is on the path to a robust recovery. Some say that a new boom...
Expat Problems and How to Overcome Them
The year 2016 is just getting started, but the month of January is nearly a thing of the past — sadly, so are many...
Dubai Residents Concerned about Cost of Living
Although the latest Consumer Confidence Survey conducted by the Department of Economic Development (DED) shows general positive consumer sentiment, it also indicates that...
Expats’ Life in UAE: Great Quality at a High Cost
The international network for expatriates, InterNations.org has conducted a comprehensive survey about expats' life in UAE. You don't need to be a member to...
UAE’s Rich Expats Get Richer and Live Better, Survey Revealed
Expats living in the United Arab Emirates are rewarded for their hard work, according to the latest HSBC Expat Explorer survey. Singapore, Norway and...
High Rise in Emirati Divorces
Immaturity and false expectations seem to be the main reasons for the increasing number of divorces among Emiratis, according to psychologists and social...
Modesty Respect
It is Friday noon at Jumeirah mosque. The prayer congregation has just ended and worshipers are leaving. Just past the mosque she slowly treads...
Dubai Divorces Rise amongst Locals and Expats
Lifestyle change and higher paychecks is the reason why most expatriates arrive in Dubai, but these "benefits" can take a toll on married life,...
79% of new expats believe UAE is a happy, welcoming and...
In the run up to the UAE’s 44th National Day, 71% of residents say their country is well on track to becoming an innovation-led...
‘Trophy Wife’ Stereotype Debunked, But Still Exists
Most people are familiar with the "trophy wife" stereotype that attractive women marry rich men, placing little importance on their other traits, including physical...
Girls Should Always be Able to Achieve Their Dreams
Share with us what a #GirlCan achieve and allow others to take an inspiration from your success. Did you know that 94% of young...
Scientifically Proven: Generous People Are Happier
Generosity makes people happier, even if they are only a little generous. People who act solely out of self-interest are less happy. Merely promising...
“Middle East Point of View”: Social progress challenges in MENA countries
The use of technology in the public sector, the increasing appetite for alternative investments, achieving capital efficiencies and cost savings in the workplace and...
UAE western expats think they are in the ideal place to...
78% of expats see the UAE as the ideal expatriate location
90% of expats are aware of tax implications when returning home
94% of expats put...
GCC women striving professionally but expect employment difficulties in 2016
In light of International Women’s Day on March 8th, Oxford Strategic Consulting is releasing key findings from its recent GCC Employment Reports 2016 to...