Why the UAE moved to a four-and-a-half-day work week
From January 1, 2022, UAE federal employees work Monday to Thursday full days plus a half Friday, with Saturday and Sunday as the weekend, the first state to align fully with global markets.
Culture & Life
Expos, sport, entertainment spending and the lifestyle economy of the Gulf.
Doha's museums: a visitor's guide
The Museum of Islamic Art opened in 2008 and the National Museum of Qatar in 2019. Together with Mathaf and the sports museum, they anchor a cultural district built on gas wealth.
What is Riyadh Season
Riyadh Season is Saudi Arabia's months-long entertainment festival: 17 million visitors came to the sixth edition, after 19 million the season before, making it the engine of the kingdom's events economy.
How much does it cost to live in Dubai
A single professional can live on AED 10,000-14,000 a month; a family of four typically needs AED 22,000-35,000 with school fees on top. The budget, item by item.