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Right on time with hypnosis

Fiona Vitel is a certified hypnotherapist with a practice in Abu Dhabi. Lee Hoagland / The National

Tired of my lack of punctuality, I decided to visit a hypnotherapist to find out why I am always running late and how to overcome the problem. Read Article Right on time with hypnosis

Our favourite things: Kayaking, online clothing shops, TuneIn Radio

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Each week, the Arts&Life team will share their secret pleasures. We review the services, products and places we love around the UAE. Read Article Our favourite things: Kayaking, online clothing shops, TuneIn Radio

On Your Side: Housing allowances are not mandatory for UAE employers

A reader had a problem with a deal involving an iPad through Cobone.com. Reuters

The National's consumer advocate answers readers' questions about housing allowances, a Cobone deal, a company's obligations after serving notice of termination and more. Read Article On Your Side: Housing allowances are not mandatory for UAE employers

Food for thought: tea

Rooibos, or redbush tea, has even more health benefits than green tea. Read Article Food for thought: tea

From laundry to cooking to, perish the thought, shared bathrooms, I'm nervous about the responsibilities that come with life beyond my family's home.

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Attachment parenting: an unbreakable bond

A recent cover photo on Time magazine of a mother breast-feeding her three-year-old son has stoked the debate over attachment parenting. We investigate the controversial style of child-rearing. Read Article Attachment parenting: an unbreakable bond

Red Crescent to benefit from local dance event

Eleven different performances offered in Rotary Club of Jumeirah-Dubai fund-raiser. Read Article Red Crescent to benefit from local dance event

Deals of the Week: RAKBank offers holiday deals to cardholders

Bank teams up with online travel agency for packages bonus; plus, Mashreq Bank offers a platinum credit card with premium benefits. Read Article Deals of the Week: RAKBank offers holiday deals to cardholders

Securities should be able to bounce back when times are hard

Nigel Murdoch, the managing director of BlackRock Middle East outlines five topics to discuss with your financial adviser before investing in this new world of volatile markets and low confidence. Read Article Securities should be able to bounce back when times are hard

Camel leather is poised for the mainstream, but not quite over the hump

The thought of harvesting camel hides for fine leather has yet to take hold despite their ubiquity in UAE life. Selina Denman visits a modern tannery in Abu Dhabi trying to change consumers' perceptions. Read Article Camel leather is poised for the mainstream, but not quite over the hump

Paper Spice gives recycled paper a colourful, quirky makeover

This Dubai-based company is rapidly expanding into homewares and jewellery and helping women in rural India along the way. Read Article Paper Spice gives recycled paper a colourful, quirky makeover

Tuk-tuks jockey with Aston Martins and Lamborghinis on India's streets

The world's second most populous country is also one of its fastest growing economies, and prestigious car makers have taken heed. Read Article Tuk-tuks jockey with Aston Martins and Lamborghinis on India's streets

Move to the uptown beat in New York City's Harlem borough

My Kind of Place Home to music greats, Harlem is one of New York's most diverse neighbourhoods. Read Article Move to the uptown beat in New York City's Harlem borough

Czech marque Skoda's first SUV, the Yeti, is a little monster

Road Test Skoda's first foray into the 4x4 market is anything but abominable. Read Article Czech marque Skoda's first SUV, the Yeti, is a little monster

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