money
Jun 19, 2020 - INVESTMENT
Do you remember life before smartphones? Probably not. Smartphones are used for almost everything these days, from ordering groceries to tracking workouts and pretty much answering all our questions.
May 8, 2020 - SAVINGS
What A Savings Account Can Do for YouBeyond earning interest, there are many convincing reasons why opening a savings account makes financial sense. According to a recent survey, more than half of UAE residents struggle to save, while nearly a third admit to not saving a single dirham every month.
Apr 14, 2020 - DIGITAL BANKING
As we continue to tackle COVID-19, we are also grappling to keep the economy from coming to a grinding halt. To this end, corporations, schools, small businesses, NGOs, governments, and individuals have adopted various digital strategies to stay connected and productive.
Mar 13, 2020 - MONEY TRANSFER
The UAE is a global destination with great infrastructure and connectivity. It attracts people from all over the world who relocate to this dynamic city for work and livelihood.
Mar 10, 2020 - CREDIT CARD BENEFITS
Offering a unique value proposition to consumers, popular discount app VoucherSkout has attracted more than 45,000 users and 500 outlets in the UAE.
Feb 25, 2020 - SAVING
Many people striving for financial freedom struggle with saving. By making a few simple changes, you can avoid common mistakes and start building a better financial future.
Feb 17, 2020 - CREDIT CARDS
With so many types of credit cards available in the UAE, many of them allow the customer to earn rewards.
Dec 17, 2019 - FRAUD
According to the 2017 Norton Cyber Security Insights, a report by Symantec Corporation, credit cards.
Dec 17, 2019 - SAVING
A vacation is just what you need to stop the clock and recharge once in a while.
Dec 17, 2019 - CREDIT CARDS
The lure of plastic money is steadily rising and UAE is slowly inching towards becoming a cashless economy.
Dec 17, 2019 - CREDIT CARDS
With credit cards having become a key factor in the financial lives of people worldwide, it comes as little surprise that providers are offering attractive offers and deals to those who sign up.
Dec 17, 2019 - CREDIT CARDS
Chances are that you have seen your parents use them, your relatives and friends.
Dec 17, 2019 - CREDIT CARDS
Making the most of your credit card benefits (that you may not be aware of).
Dec 17, 2019 - SAVING
Ramadan is traditionally a time where people spend more time with friends and family, dine out more frequently and even donate more than other times of the year.
Dec 17, 2019 - SAVING
If your income doesn't cover your expenses, you must either cut your expenses or increase.
Dec 17, 2019 - CREDIT
The first step to using credit wisely is figuring out how much credit you can.
Dec 17, 2019 - SAVING
The best way to deal with credit problems is to develop good habits before problems.
Dec 17, 2019 - LOANS
Most expats come to the UAE with dreams of a better lifestyle than in their home countries.
Dec 17, 2019 - DEBTS
UAE residents are increasingly putting themselves at risk of debt by turning to personal loans or credit cards.
Dec 17, 2019 - LOANS
An unplanned trip, a close friend needs help, hard to miss vacation deal, shopping festival, special anniversary, higher education, medical emergency
Dec 17, 2019 - INVESTMENTS
Fixed deposit (FD) - or term deposit- is one of the safest, oldest and most common investment avenues. In the UAE, although the returns from FDs are tax-free, inflation can affect the returns significantly.
Dec 17, 2019 - INVESTMENTS
If you are looking for an alternative to conventional deposits that offers attractive interest payments and portfolio diversification, then bonds should be on your radar.
Dec 17, 2019 - INVESTMENTS
You have some money to invest. There are two ways to go about it - identify the stocks, bonds and similar assets - invest individually and manage them yourself. To do so requires expertise, time and effort.
Dec 17, 2019 - SAVING
A sunny beach holiday, pursuing hobbies, and enjoying time with loved ones. If that is your picture of retirement, like most people, then planning towards it is a must. Let's face it - you retire from work, not life.
culture
May 25, 2020 - EID AL FITR
After a long month of fasting during Ramadan, Eid Al Fitr presents a festive respite for Muslims everywhere. Also called the Festival of Breaking the Fast – fitr translates to breakfast.
May 21, 2020 - RAMADAN
You may be surprised to find out that Ramadan is a lot more than just fasting. In this article, we highlight a few important lessons from the holy month, which can be beneficial to just about anyone.
May 18, 2020 - RAMADAN
Ramadan is a chance to slow down, and reflect upon the relationship we have with ourselves and with each other.Perhaps the most obvious aspect of Ramadan is the fast; abstaining from food and water during daylight.
Apr 30, 2020 - RAMADAN
Ramadan is traditionally considered a special time of the year, but current events in 2020 will shape the Islamic holy month in unprecedented ways. The global COVID-19 outbreak means that many usual events have been cancelled and traditions may be marked differently in line with health recommendations.
Dec 17, 2019 - TRAVEL
The holy month of Ramadan lets you witness a different side of the United Arab Emirates. Muslims fast from dawn to dusk and only break their fast at sunset for a whole month.
lifestyle
Jul 2, 2020 - MOMENTS
Imagine you had to recount the lockdown to your children or grandchildren 50 years from now. What would you tell them? This period will forever be etched in our hearts – for those in the frontlines, a time when they stood up to the call of duty and for many of us, a time when plans and aspirations were put on hold to fight a common unseen threat.
Jun 12, 2020 - WELL BEING
Is your lifestyle positively affecting your health or destroying it? The constant reminder to stay healthy is everywhere from billboards to social media, but unfortunately, we’ve gotten so used to it, muted it out, and failed to live out its message consistently. All it takes is making small behavioral changes, one-step at a time.
Jun 7, 2020 - SPECIAL DAYS
With Father’s Day around the corner, here’s a look at the best gift experiences for dads with different interests.
Jun 3, 2020 - WELL BEING
Creativity Hacks to Improve Your Mental wellness You’ve been indoors for a couple of weeks, since the compulsory ‘stay home’ directive. The first two weeks were great- you finally got to spend quality time with your family.
Mar 19, 2020 - SPECIAL DAYS
Mother's Day is a special and unique day to honor all mums. This day of celebration is fast approaching and will be celebrated on 21st March. It's easy to get swayed into thinking that the most valuable things in life come with a high price tag but something as small as choosing to be present sends a clear and heartfelt message too.
Mar 5, 2020 - WINTER ACTIVITIES
After months of summer, when there is not much choice but to stay mostly indoors, winter in the UAE (from October to March) is a sweet taste of freedom with unlimited hours of fun in the sun.
Jan 14, 2020 - WELL BEING
When the clock ticks closer to midnight on New Year's Eve, it's time to think deeply about what you can accomplish in the New Year. After all 2020 dawns with new hopes and promises, so why not to make the most of it.
Jan 14, 2020 - SHOPPING
It's that time of the year again! Dubai is gearing up to end 2019 and welcome the New Year on a high note with its annual shopping, merrymaking and feasting extravaganza - the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF)
Dec 17, 2019 - TRAVEL
If you have ever had the misfortune of missing a flight or dealing with a long stopover.
Dec 17, 2019 - DIGITAL BANKING
We have all been through it. Queuing up at the teller, waiting for the branch to open, unable to bank during holidays or weekends - just when we need, forgetting to pay bills. Welcome to digital banking! The smarter, simpler way to bank while on-the-go.
news
Jun 26, 2020 - ENVIRONMENT
Our physical environment is changing at an unprecedented pace and organizations – both public and private – recognize the need to shift from a business-as-usual mind-set.
Jun 24, 2020 - CREDIT CARD FEATURE
The new Citi PayAll feature gives cardholders plenty of opportunities to earn big rewards and simplify their scheduled payments. All credit cards are not equal.
Apr 20, 2020 - CITI
Citi announced today that Citi and the Citi Foundation have committed over $65 million to date in support of COVID-19-related community relief efforts around the world.
Apr 4, 2020 - CITI
Citi CEO Michael Corbat said, “These funds are just a first step in helping to support those immediately impacted by this crisis, including healthcare workers on the frontline and the foodbanks in the U.S. that are feeding our young people
Dec 17, 2019 - DIGITAL
McKinsey research suggests the digital market could add $95 billion per year to the Middle East's annual GDP by 2020 if the correct government, business, funding and talent measures are taken.