Rupkatha Bhowmick, Special to Gulf News

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Is it costly to have cats, rabbits, tortoises as pets?

UAE-based pet parents, veterinarians reveal what goes into caring for cats, exotic pets

UAE-based pet parents, veterinarians reveal what goes into caring for cats and exotic pets like rabbits, tortoises, hamsters, among others.

From librarian to speaker, a young expat woman’s tale

Co-founding her first business at age 22, here are four lessons UAE resident learnt so far

Now an avid speaker at global leadership conferences, mentoring fellow young entrepreneurs has become UAE-based Pakistani national Mashal Waqar’s second nature. The serial entrepreneur’s success also got her on the ‘Forbes 30 under 30’ list in 2018.

Why an Estonian entrepreneur sells kimonos in the UAE

After decade-long corporate career in the UK, newbie founder starts ‘energy fashion’ brand

UAE-based Estonian expat Margeri Ottis was a first-time start-up founder when she launched her own women’s fashion label which sells hand-stitched, embroidered silk kimonos – the traditional dress of Japan.

Costly to care for a dog? How 5 UAE pet parents manage

From annual vaccination to regular health check-ups there is a lot to consider.

Here are some first-hand experiences from UAE residents that will help pet parents prepare for regular and one-off pet care expenses. (Clockwise, from top left, 'Aria' - Ravania Reddy's dog, 'Zorro' - Shanon Mallier's dog, 'Giggles' - Rajiv Madidi's dog, 'Bella' - Shanon Mallier's dog, and 'Popo' - Sidhartha Halder's dog.)

Korean success story: From grocery to K-beauty store

How a second generation Korean expat and his wife built their family business in the UAE

Emirati CEO helps UAE entrepreneurs realise dreams

Sharjah’s Sheraa head Najla Al Midfa gives much-needed tactical advice to start-ups

After making an “unplanned” career decision to help entrepreneurs, Emirati national Najla Al Midfa, CEO of Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), saw support systems for business owners in the UAE “flourish”.

UAE expat talks budgeting and new career after job loss

How Dubai-based Indian mum learnt to cut back on expenses and look for opportunities

Dubai-based Indian national Venicia Dmello made three drastic job changes over three decades. Here's why a former flight attendant also took jobs later in PR and real estate.

From finance to farming, an erstwhile UAE expat’s tale

Filipino mindfully saved and invested money for his retirement during his corporate career

Walter Llanes, an erstwhile UAE resident who returned to his home country the Philippines after 23 years of working in a finance role, turns to farming for post-retirement income.

Start a side business while working? UK expat shows how

UAE resident’s business idea aligns with ‘Dubai Can’ initiative to curb plastic bottle use

Alongside her fulfilling event management job, Dubai-based British expat Jodie Fowler started a business, which sells reusable and personalised water bottles, amid the pandemic in 2020.

Child-free: Why parenthood should be a matter of choice

When someone chooses to be child-free, it is a choice that is scrutinised and criticised

The choice to be child-free is often looked upon as a passing phase.

Good to own a car, rent or carpool? UAE expats reveal

Those with plans to stay longer in the UAE opt to buy a car as a more economical option

UAE residents reveal if it's more cost-effective to buy a car on loan, rent one, or carpool.

Not all start-ups succeed, Emirati mentor explains why

UAE national recalls lessons learnt when startup for camel tracking devices shut shop

Despite spending six years in developing a FitBit-like tracking device for camels, UAE national Saeed Alnofeli, woefully recalls how his start-up failed to enter the market even though it won many competitions.

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