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An art expert with a niche of her own

May 27, 2012

The Life: The daughter of a famous auctioneer, Garance Massart began collecting art when she was a teenager. She has since made a business out of her hobby. Read Article An art expert with a niche of her own

Gillian Duncan

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Workers reflect their boss

Photo illustration by istockphoto.com

May 27, 2012

The Life:  Read Article Workers reflect their boss

Tommy Weir

Property

Storied Hawaiian estate up for $65m

The estate is considered to be the home of Hawaiian polo, which had its heyday in the late 1800s. Courtesy Christie's International Real Estate

May 25, 2012

The Life: The birthplace of Hawaiian polo is on the market for $65 million.  Read Article Storied Hawaiian estate up for $65m

Gillian Duncan

The Life

Executives rising and falling

Michael Williams was replaced as chief executive of the US mortgage company Fannie Mae. Brendan Smialowski / Bloomberg News

May 25, 2012

The Life: Turover rates among chief executives have returned to pre-recession levels as a sign of stabilizing economy, says a new study.  Read Article Executives rising and falling

Sananda Sahoo

The Life

Dates, chocolates and a taste for success

Fuad Abdul Rahma of Chocolaty. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National

May 25, 2012

The Life: Fuad Abdul Rahma talks about his new line of business called Chocolaty as he ventures into dates and chocolates business.  Read Article Dates, chocolates and a taste for success

Sananda Sahoo

The Life

Bling on four wheels for rent in Dubai

The Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead is one of many high-end vehicles in the fleet of Bravo Luxury Car Rentals. Reuters

May 24, 2012

The Life: Dubai firms are tapping greater demand for high-end rental sports cars.  Read Article Bling on four wheels for rent in Dubai

Rebecca Bundhun

The Life

Antiques can fill need for beauty and value

Munchi, right, and Dinsha Shroff are owners and founders of antique stores including the Royal Treasures Gallery in Dubai and the Ancestry in Mumbai. Courtesy Munchi and Dinsha Shroff

May 24, 2012

The Life: Antiques can be valuable additions to homes beyond boosting an owner's pride about decor. They can also translate into a good investment. Read Article Antiques can fill need for beauty and value

Sananda Sahoo

The Life

Hotels seek eco cachet

May 24, 2012

The Life: Over the next three years, the Abu Dhabi hotel market is expected to expand by a further 40 per cent. The challenge of how to stand out awaits. Read Article Hotels seek eco cachet

Gillian Duncan

The Life

Abu Dhabi takes pitch for visitors directly to US

Luigi Romaniello, the managing director of Rosewood Abu Dhabi, says Americans are becoming more adventurous. Lee Hoagland / The National

May 23, 2012

The Life: Abu Dhabi is in the midst of a major drive to entice American tourists. Luigi Romaniello, managing director of Rosewood Abu Dhabi, which is scheduled to open at the end of the year, speaks about whether it will be successful.  Read Article Abu Dhabi takes pitch for visitors directly to US

Gillian Duncan

The Life

CareZone struggling for funds to help society

Many social enterprises are not financially viable, says Sabrin Rahman, the manager of corporate sustainability at HSBC in Dubai. Satish Kumar / The National

May 23, 2012

The Life: Social entrepreneurs need to narrow down their business proposition, find the right pople, and run it as a business to flourish. But it is a tough business environment for them.  Read Article CareZone struggling for funds to help society

Sananda Sahoo

BUSINESS

Sound & Vision

Video: Tedx Abu Dhabi speaker Gus Halwani on music and neuroscience

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Video: Ice hockey in the desert

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Video: The “Algerian Rose” in concert

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Video: Rowdy Rathore Bollywood stars in Dubai

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Video: In conversation with John Cleese

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Video: From the gym to the cage, portrait of MMA fighter Malik 'Smiler' Omarov

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