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World’s Safest Airlines 2026: Etihad Airways Soars to #1
Travel

World’s Safest Airlines 2026: Etihad Airways Soars to #1

In an era where travel is an intrinsic part of our lives, the assurance of safety is paramount. Every year, millions of passengers entrust their journeys to airlines, seeking not just efficiency and comfort, but above all, an unwavering commitment to safety. For 2026, the highly anticipated rankings from the global authority in aviation safety,…

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Living in the UAE

UAE Schools, AI and Bitcoin: What the Official Curriculum Announcements Say

AI teaching is confirmed. A dedicated national Bitcoin subject is not established by the announcements checked here. The UAE announced an AI subject for public schools from kindergarten to Grade 12, starting in 2025–2026. Its National Education Charter also prioritises financial literacy. My advice is to keep those statements separate: a technology lesson, a money…

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Living in the UAE

Ramadan 2027 in the UAE: Your Guide to Preparation and Dates

Ramadan 2027 in the UAE is expected to begin on Monday, 8 February—not yet an officially confirmed start date. That is the forecast reported by Gulf News on 10 October 2026. The UAE’s announcement following the moon-sighting process determines the observed start. For planning, I’d pencil in the expected date and keep non-refundable arrangements separate…

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Living in the UAE

UAE Sick Leave Law 2026: Pay, Days & Medical Certificates

Private-sector employees covered by the UAE’s federal Labour Law can take up to 90 days of sick leave per year after probation: the first 15 days at full pay, the next 30 at half pay and the remaining 45 without pay. The leave can be continuous or split across separate illnesses. The employee must notify…

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Sneakers

PUMA Lounge Dubai: Inside the December 2025 Creative Event

The part of PUMA Lounge Dubai I would borrow is the customisation station, not the invitation list. Give people something to make their own and there is a reason to engage beyond posing beside a logo. Black Pearl Charms supplied that idea; Knot Bakehouse supplied another local connection. Those choices are more interesting to me…

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CRYPTOCURRENCY

Crypto Staking in the UAE: How It Works, Permissions, Tax and Risks

I would reject any crypto-staking pitch that explains the yield but cannot explain how you get your money out. Rewards are only one part of the decision. The asset can fall in value, a provider can restrict withdrawals and the product called “staking” may be doing something quite different from supporting a blockchain. Crypto staking…

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Lifestyle

Omar Afridi x Vuja Dé ‘NOIR’ Collection: British-Japanese Fusion

The Rudo trousers are the piece I would look at first in Omar Afridi x Vuja Dé’s NOIR capsule. The finish gives an all-black outfit something to look at without needing a big print. Beside the softer-looking jacket and glossy bag, the trousers make the case for texture much better than another slogan about quiet…

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Living in the UAE

UAE New Year Holiday: Dates, Paid Leave and Remote Work Explained

January 1 is the UAE’s listed Gregorian New Year public holiday. January 2 is not an automatic second day off. For the next New Year, 1 January 2027 falls on a Friday. The federal remote-work arrangement that made headlines for Friday, 2 January 2026 belonged to that specific year—it is not a standing rule for…

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