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Topic: The Life

LinkedIn works overtime to stay fresh

LinkedIn is based in Mountain View, California. David Paul Morris / Bloomberg

May 21, 2013

The Life: If a week is a long time in politics, 10 years, in social media terms, feels positively ancient. Read Article LinkedIn works overtime to stay fresh

East meets East at the Dubai Chinese Learning Center

Lucy Chuang organised an event in Bastakiya for the local business community, her language students and Chinese officials. Jaime Puebla / The National

May 21, 2013

The Life: Lucy Chuang runs the Dubai Chinese Learning Center and is seeing an increase in demand for the language as China continues to lead the world economy. Read Article East meets East at the Dubai Chinese Learning Center

First prize in entrepreneurs contest is four months in Dubai

Yousif Al Mutawa, chief information officer at DP World, says Dubai is thinking of becoming an innovation hub. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National

May 20, 2013

The Life: DP World's Turn8 seed accelerator is aiming to help put Dubai on the map as a hub for innovation. Read Article First prize in entrepreneurs contest is four months in Dubai

Education tourism one-stop shop

Bobbi Hartshorne is the head of education partnerships at Laimoon.com. Antonie Robertson / The National

May 20, 2013

The Life: Bobbi Hartshorne, the head of education partnerships with Laimoon.com, reveals how the website detailing UAE courses came about. Read Article Education tourism one-stop shop

 

Las Vegas, Dubai's brash cousin in the American desert

Las Vegas hosts many big conventions. Andrew Harrer / Bloomberg News

May 20, 2013

The Life: Las Vegas has many similarities with Dubai. It's a long haul from the UAE, but a fascinating place to visit. Read Article Las Vegas, Dubai's brash cousin in the American desert

 

Win on and off the pitch

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson arrives on the pitch at Old Trafford for the last time before retiring, before the English Premier League soccer match against Swansea City at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, northern England May 12, 2013. Manchester United's Alex Ferguson will collect the Premier league trophy as he takes charge for his final home game before retiring. REUTERS/Phil Noble (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT SOCCER) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. ED

May 19, 2013

The Life: As Sir Alex Ferguson steps down at Manchester United, there are lessons from his coaching style that can be applied to the boardroom. Read Article Win on and off the pitch

 

Keys to an evening of classic entertainment

Viktoriya Solyana plays a variety of music at Royal Meridian Hotel in Abu Dhabi. Ravindranath K / The National

May 19, 2013

The Life: Viktoriya Solyana is a pianist at Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi, and is awaiting her doctoral degree from Ukraine. She talks about a day in her life. Read Article Keys to an evening of classic entertainment

 

A farmhouse with the Wright stuff

Acorn Farm was inspired by the work of Frank Lloyd Wright.

May 17, 2013

The Life: Acorn Farm in South Carolina comes for US$6.9 million and has its own lake and an elevator. Read Article A farmhouse with the Wright stuff

 

Adding a whole new dimension to gift cards in the Middle East

Husain Makiya, left, and Abed Bibi are partners in YouGotaGift.com, an online system for giving people presents. Sarah Dea / The National

May 17, 2013

The Life: Husain Makiya and Abed Bibi co-founded online gifting platform YouGotaGift.com in April, and they talk about the growing trend in the UAE. Read Article Adding a whole new dimension to gift cards in the Middle East

 

Three brothers from Freiburg succeed in business in Dubai

The three Hohmann bothers - left to right, Uwe, Wolfgang and Lothar - take a seat at Lothar's Precise Group premises. Antonie Robertson / The National

May 17, 2013

The Life: Three German brothers run utterly different businesses, but remain connected in their support for one another. Read Article Three brothers from Freiburg succeed in business in Dubai

 

Sweetness on the side with java Turkish style

Kanat Kutluk is the co-owner of Dubai-based Turkish coffee shop Selamlique Istanbul. Sarah Dea / The National

May 16, 2013

Kanat Kutluk, a former executive at a chemical company, talks about his own Turkish coffee shop and his passion to spread the word about Turkey.  Read Article Sweetness on the side with java Turkish style

 

A new meaning given to bath crystals: Swarovski studded tub

The Swarovski Element Saracen bath from Catchpole and Rye comes studded with 22,000 crystals and can be yours for a mere £150,000. Courtesy Catchpole and Rye

May 16, 2013

Do you sometimes feel your bathroom is a little lacking in bling? How about a £150,000 bathtub studded with 22,000 Swarovski crystals. Read Article A new meaning given to bath crystals: Swarovski studded tub

 

Another take on gender conundrum

Work with Me: The 8 Blind Spots between Men and Women in Business is a good addition to the men/women relationship genre.

May 15, 2013

The Life: We review a book on a perennial topic: Work with Me: The 8 Blind Spots between Men and Women in Business, by John Gray (author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus) and Barbara Annis. Read Article Another take on gender conundrum

 

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Gold iPads for Dubai's Burj Al Arab guests

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Guests of the Burj Al Arab will now be presented with 24-carat gold iPads when they check in at the lavish hotel.  Gold iPads for Dubai's Burj Al Arab guests

Mental illness or just personality traits?

An executive yells at his staff - the guide could classify him as suffering from a personality disorder. Tim Pannell / Corbis

It is the manual for many US psychiatrists and the latest edition is out this week. Yet the DSM-5 is already under attack for listing as mental disorders what others regard as just personality traits.   Mental illness or just personality traits?

It's Dubai-based Michael Cinco's moment

DUBAI , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - April 27 , 2013 : Michael Cinco , fashion designer ( right ) with model during the rehearsal before the start of his show at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. ( Pawan Singh / The National ) For Arts & Life. Story by James Gabrillo

We spend the day backstage with Dubai designer Michael Cinco. See a video interview with him here.  It's Dubai-based Michael Cinco's moment

Constantine, the most beautiful city you've never heard of

Famous for its dramatic bridges, the eastern Algerian city of Constantine has been selected as the 'Arab Capital of Culture' for 2015. Photo: Lindsay Mackenzie for the National.

Most people don't know anything about the Algerian city selected by the Arab League's cultural arm to be the capital of Arab culture in 2015.  Constantine, the most beautiful city you've never heard of

Hollioake not short on confidence ahead of Fighting Chance

Surrey and England cricketer Adam Hollioake lifts a set of dumbbells at The Oval cricket ground in London on September 3, 2003 to promote his forthcoming 2,000 mile trip from Edinburgh to Tangiers. [The trip is due to begin on October 3, 2003 where he will walk, sail and cycle to raise five million pounds ($7,842,000 ) for the Ben Hollioke Memorial Fund which is aiming to build a centre for the CHASE Children's Hospice Service. Adam's brother Ben, a young England and Surrey cricketer who at the age of 19 wa

Former England cricket captain Adam Hollioake has morphed into a cage fighter and wants to show off his new boxing skills against Carlos Spencer at Fighting Chance Dubai.  Hollioake not short on confidence ahead of Fighting Chance

Tamil refugees sheltering in UAE granted asylum in the USA and Europe

Eleven of the Tamil refugees at Dubai International Airport before flying to the US last month. They were among a group of 46 Sri Lankan refugees, who were resettled in the US with the help of UNHCR. (Photo-Courtesy Red Crescent Authority.) FOR PREETI KANNAN STORY

Two of the four refugees will begin new lives in the USA, with the others moving to Sweden and Finland.  Tamil refugees sheltering in UAE granted asylum in the USA and Europe

In pictures: Eurovision Song Contest 2013

Action from Malmo and last night's Eurovision Song Contest.

Action from Malmo and last night's Eurovision Song Contest.  In pictures: Eurovision Song Contest 2013

Sound & Vision

Video: Talking Shehhi – a dialect from RAK's mountain tribes

Video: Talking Shehhi – a dialect from RAK's mountain tribes(Video)

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Video: Tracing UAE families through genealogy

Video: tracing UAE families through genealogy(Video)

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In pictures: Swarovski studded tub

The Swarovski Crystal Saracen bath from Catchpole & Rye.(Photos)

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In pictures: Maldives a piece of heaven on earth

Maldives a piece of heaven on earth(Photos)

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In pictures: Sir Bu Nair Island

Sir Bu Nair Island in charge of Sharjah government. One of the UAE’s untouched, natural islands is to be partially developed under new plans by Sharjah to promote eco-tourism.(Photos)

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