Author: Arabian Media staff

Image credit: Dubai Media Office/Website Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has approved a series of strategic policies and projects aimed at strengthening Dubai’s global position in education, business, and sustainable development. Read-Dubai issues new guidelines to ensure accountability in public finances The approvals came during a meeting of The Executive Council held at Emirates Towers, attended by Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, a Dubai Media Office report said. Making Dubai a…

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Summer is one of the busiest times for travel, and this year, there may be more travel disruptions than usual. A shortage of air traffic controllers, predicted above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic, and problems with aging airport infrastructure, such as radio outages that have caused widespread delays at Newark airport, could all make trip delays even more likely than in years past. If you’re traveling this summer, taking out travel insurance can be a good investment and give you some financial peace of mind, especially when things are not in your control. Key Takeaways Trip delays could be worse…

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Financial worries are common. About 70% of Americans say that financial uncertainty has made them feel depressed or anxious, an 8 percentage point increase from 2023, according to a 2025 Northwestern Mutual survey. More than 60% of Americans say money worries have kept them awake at night, and 40% of Americans say financial worries have made them feel physically ill. The stress also affects people’s job performance and personal relationships. The impact hits younger generations especially hard. A staggering 56% of Gen Zers report that financial worries have made them feel physically ill. And nearly four in 10 Gen Zers…

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Many Americans are going without homeowners insurance, simply because they can no longer afford it. But this move can have devastating financial consequences, especially with extreme weather events on the rise. Uninsured homeowners may be responsible for most, if not all, costs incurred during disasters, thefts, and accidents in or around their homes. Plus, if you have a mortgage, your mortgage company can force you to pay for expensive insurance they buy for the home. In extreme cases, you could lose your home. Key Takeaways Homeowners insurance prices are rising due to climate change, the inflated price of building materials,…

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Splitwise is a free app that allows consumers to split expenses with friends. If a group needs to share the cost of a particular bill, Splitwise ensures that anyone who pays is reimbursed the correct amount and with a minimal number of transactions. With Splitwise, users can send an email notification when a bill is due, and the app allows users to send an IOU to someone else in the group. The app is marketed to keep track of informal debts, including the cost of rent, dining and travel expenses, bills, and more. Users of Splitwise enter notes into the…

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The gig economy is no longer an outlier. For many people in Generation Z, it is becoming the norm. A 2023 World Bank report estimated that there were as many as 435 million gig workers around the world, representing as much as 12.5% of the global labor force. By 2027, about half of all workers in developed countries are expected to be part of the gig economy, which is growing three times faster than the traditional workforce, according to a report by Ogilvy. And Gen Z appears to be leading that trend. Stoy Hall, CEO of the financial advisory firm…

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