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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Airbnb doesn’t just want to find a place for travellers to sleep. It wants to be their go-to source for chef-cooked meals, spa treatments, hair appointments and personal training services too.The company that took short-term rentals mainstream this week unveiled a major redesign that would make it easier for users to book services such as a massage in London, and experiences like wrestling with a luchador in Mexico City. In the same way that one can “Uber” a ride, the idea is…
What Is Semi-Retirement? Whether you love your job or don’t have a enough savings to leave the workforce entirely, semi-retirement could be a good option for you. Semi-retirement is a phenomenon where people continue to work part-time in retirement. This could look like scaling back hours at a full-time job or quitting your current role to work part-time or freelance instead. Some people may opt for semi-retirement out of financial necessity, while others may have a desire to keep working because they enjoy their jobs and find meaning and purpose in their careers. Key Takeaways During semi-retirement, retirees work part-time…
The Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry Ladies Organisation (FICCI FLO). The partnership agreement, signed on the concluding day of SBWC’s four-day trade mission to Mumbai, considered as the commercial capital of India, is expected to mark a new phase of cross-border collaboration between Emirati and Indian women entrepreneurs. The agreement aims to open new avenues for cooperation in vital sectors and enhance economic empowerment for women in both regions. During the mission, SBWC members were also engaged in high-level meetings and site visits, connecting…
Consumer sentiment falls for 5th straight month in May as inflation worries grow Source link
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Train drivers on the commuter railway between New York and New Jersey have gone on strike after pay talks between their union and public transportation system NJ Transit broke down on Thursday night. NJ Transit’s 450 engineers and trainees halted work on Friday, with picket lines starting at locations including New York’s Penn Station, one of the city’s main terminals, and the operator’s headquarters in Newark. The state-owned commuter railway, which has more than 350,000 daily users, provides a vital transportation link between the…
For retail investors, a fundamental question emerges: Should you try to time the market to buy low and sell high, or invest consistently regardless of market conditions? Dollar-cost averaging (DCA)—investing equal amounts at regular intervals regardless of market conditions—is widely championed by financial advisors as a disciplined approach that reduces risk and emotional decisions. “Dollar-cost averaging into quality investments—think ETFs [exchange-traded funds], blue-chip stocks, and even undervalued sectors like utilities or health care—can be powerful,” Stoy Hall, CEO and founder of Black Mammoth, told Investopedia. Meanwhile, attempting to buy at market lows and sell at highs potentially maximizes returns but…
Elsewhere, Saudi Arabia’s testing of skills for expat workers was in focus, the 50 best Arab universities were revealed and former UK Boris Johnson spoke to Arabian Business about conflict in the Middle East, his liking for Donald Trump and more. Catch up with 10 of the biggest stories this week as selected by Arabian Business editors. Emirates named ‘World’s Best Airline’; Qatar Airways and Etihad in Top 10 Emirates has been named as the “World’s Best Airline” in a comprehensive and methodological study by Telegraph Travel. The ranking of 90 global carriers also featured Qatar Airways and Etihad in…
Crypto broker Coinbase is slated to join the S&P 500 on Monday as the sector gains favor while trading platform eToro’s IPO hits pay dirt and Chime files to go public. Source link
A three-person arbitration panel convened privately in London this week to try to resolve a dispute over Claridge’s hotel that forms the centrepiece of one of the most acrimonious, and potentially lucrative, legal battles of the past decade.On one side is Paddy McKillen, the wealthy Irish property developer who owns a whiskey distillery with U2 star Bono. On the other, Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber al-Thani, the billionaire former prime minister of Qatar known as HBJ.McKillen claims he is owed up to £1bn for his work at three of the world’s most glamorous hotels — Claridge’s, the Connaught and…
The importance of creating an engaged and active social media following cannot be understated for startups, regardless of the industry. When most brands are starting out, marketing budgets are tight, and it can be difficult to justify spending cash on campaigns when it could be spent on other essential areas of the business. But, with the help of social media quizzes and polls, you can quickly develop an engaged list of leads ready to interact with your brand. The best part? They’re completely free to create! Here, we will talk about the power of social media quizzes and polls and…