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Many UAE workplaces push for miscarriage leave to support grieving parents
An increasing number of employers across the UAE are now providing miscarriage bereavement leaves, suggesting a change in wellness policies in this part of the world. This development comes as regional and international statistics
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UAE: 50% surge in lease contracts in Ajman as residents move to beat rising rents in Dubai, Sharjah
Residents and investors alike are increasingly turning to Ajman — a trend reflected in the 50 per cent growth in the number of lease contracts for the year 2024. Ajman Municipality and Planning Department also announced a total
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UAE work permit for private tuitions makes at-home studies more affordable for parents
Parents in the UAE are noticing that licensed tutors help them with customised learning support more frequently. Expanded teacher access has allowed parents to select from more tutor options while creating more competitive tuition
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UAE employees demand higher housing, transport allowances amidst rising rents, Salik tolls
Workers in the UAE are pushing for more housing, transport and children’s school allowances and bonuses from employers in the wake of rent
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UAE: Rents in Sharjah likely to remain high for the next 2 years
Sharjah rents will be high for the next two years, as new residents come into the emirate. According to experts, rentals are 5–10 per cent
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UAE: Why some parents opt to homeschool their children
Tara in Sharjah’s home was the reason her daughter’s first report card set her on the homeschooling path. She still homeschools all three
Read MoreNew Dubai smart rental index: Landlords must improve property ratings to hike rents
The old buildings that landlords own in Dubai will need to be modernised to level up with luxury ones and get upgraded based on their rating in order to fetch higher rents, authorities announced the new smart rental index details on
Read MoreHow parents can help children reduce screen time
Perhaps this is the perfect winter break for parents to ask their children to detox digitally, according to experts. Some said it would help their imaginations, while others said it was a great way to see their families again. ‘A
Read MoreDubai rents: Tenants in older buildings can negotiate with landlords
Renters of some of Dubai’s old properties will have room to negotiate with the landlords as new supply comes on the market. The big real estate companies think that building owners in older buildings will need to provide a bit of a
Read MoreOver Dh1,000 per week: UAE parents question if high winter camp costs are value for money
Dubai: Parents are concerned with the price of winter camps for their children, some of which cost up to Dh1,100 per week and lasted only a few hours per day. While all the national schools are out for a three-week winter break (December
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