I just got to my seat at work and a quick check at my inbox, I know today's going to be a long day. A work colleague went for his annual vacation (we get 30 days off each year) and I need to step in - do all his work on top of what I already have. No violent reactions as that's how it works here. …
When people gather and talk about their autobiographies
I was at a function a few nights ago - a party to celebrate the Japanese Emperor Akihito's birthday hosted by the consulate of Japan in the UAE. (If you're a new reader, it may be worth a mention that my husband is Japanese that's why we got this invitation.) It is a yearly event celebrated and …
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5 Things you need to know about the work culture in Dubai
Working in Dubai can become quite an enjoyable and learning experience The Burj Khalifa, Dubai Expo 2020, Burj Al Arab and many more things. This is what strikes our mind, as soon as we hear the name "Dubai". A land full of exotic destinations and people from all the corners of the world- Dubai …
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Job Seeker Alert: Important Things To Consider Before Applying for a Job in Dubai
Just after I came back from vacation, I received a bunch of emails from readers of this blog asking how to go about finding/landing a job in Dubai so I thought I'd share some important things to consider before you hop on that plane! Do share your job seeking tips in the comments. Top photo …
Precious time in paradise
As working parents, my husband and I juggle too many things at the same time so once a year, we hit that point where we tell ourselves we need to get off the rat wheel. We need time to decompress. With the kids. We decided not to travel far this time - a 12 hour flight to Tokyo was off the cards. …
That one thing to remember on Iftar
I had a major Ramadan related faux pas last night at Iftar. You would think - 8th Ramadan in the UAE, nothing could go wrong. Culture, tradition, special events, I should've covered all the bases in terms of how to behave and act and know the rules during this special time in Islamic world. Last …
