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Property prices in our country and other parts of the world, are once again on the rise.

Property prices in our country and other parts of the world, are once again on the rise. But are banks doing their part to provide would-be buyers with home loans? Is home ownership being hampered by financial institutions' reluctance to lend?

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Teach kids values and the world is their oyster

Gary Clement for The National

On the money: My son and I are creating our very own adventure book. A sort of scrapbook where we're writing down where we want to travel to, sticking in photographs of the places, including maps, writing bits of information - and a target date.  Teach kids values and the world is their oyster

Digital advertising spend 'extremely low' in region

Most companies in the region allocate 15 per cent of their advertising budget on digital of which 12-13 per cent goes towards internet advertising. Stephen Lock / The National

The disparity between smartphone users and advertising spend on mobile and digital in the Middle East and North Africa region is one of the highest in the world according to research from Deloitte.  Digital advertising spend 'extremely low' in region

Great Gatsby in the Middle East: when movie merchandising goes high-end

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Tiffany & Co designed the jewelry worn by the stars in Baz Luhrmann's new film version of The Great Gatsby, which premieres in the UAE today. The collection is now available in stores in the Middle East.  Great Gatsby in the Middle East: when movie merchandising goes high-end

UAE bourses among world's top performers

Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange. Christopher Pike / The National

The UAE's stock markets are among the world's best performing this year, as banks resume lending, property deals sell out, and seasoned institutional investors scour the Emirates for bargains.   UAE bourses among world's top performers

$1 billion Viceroy Hotel set for Palm Jumeirah

Skai Holdings' $1 billion hotel and furnished residences project on The Palm Jumeirah will be operated by Viceroy Hotel and Resorts. Courtesy Skai

Skai Holdings, which is building the property, says it will feature 10 of the world's "best restaurants" as well as a gourmet market, bakery, beach club and three outdoor swimming pools.  $1 billion Viceroy Hotel set for Palm Jumeirah

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