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 UAE dirham was introduced in circulation for the first time on 19 May 1973. The Qatar and Dubai riyal were in circulation since 1966 in all of the emirates except Abu Dhabi, where the dirham replaced the Bahraini dinar. For example, oil prices collapsed in 2015 and reduced revenues for GCC countries.5 Many countries toyed with the idea of devaluing their currency against the U.S. dollar. The word "dirham" ultimately comes from drachma the Greek coin The devaluation would boost local revenue because U.S. dollars collected from oil sales could be repatriated for more dirhams.  Currency analysts predict further strengthening of the dirham in the coming months. Emerging markets will most likely continue to struggle and their currency value will depreciate further. This, however, will translate to better returns on remittance for expats in the UAE. Currency analysts advise expats who remit on a monthly basis to continue taking advantage of the soaring dirham...

    Instagram CEO recently said: "We are no longer photo-sharing app". Which literally means Instagram wants its users to post more short video type of content - REELS. Tiktok is growing super fast and Instagram is determined to win this battle .   That's why they will invest $1bln in rewardings for reels creators next years. My opinion that it's just a matter of time when we all start sharing short video posts instead of photo posts Although TikTok has only existed globally for two years, it has already become a cultural staple for Gen Z. TikTok has more than 2 billion downloads and it has all but solidified its place as a social media titan. It outperforms a number of US based apps that attract younger audiences — including Instagram. In late 2019, TikTok dominated in downloads, beating Instagram by over 238 million users. It was the only app...

" The introduction of the Attractions Marketplace marks an important step towards providing the city’s attractions and experiences with the power to market themselves more effectively to a wider audience. The native, purpose-built platform aims to bring this diversity and accessibility into focus, with the online portal facilitating the interaction between all stakeholders to amplify Dubai's reach globally. It will also create a repository of attractions with real-time availability and connectivity, making it an effective one-stop-sh op for global resellers. His Excellency Helal Saeed Al Marri  Director General, Dubai Tourism The WTTC reveals that in 2015, travel and tourism directly supported 330,000 jobs (5.7 percent of total employment). This was expected to rise by 3.8 percent in 2016 and 4.3 percent per annum to 520,000 jobs (or 7.6 percent of total employment) in 2026. An estimated $23 billion is expected to be generated between 2015 and 2021, which is 24% of th...

October 11 is the International Day of the Girl Child. International Day of the Girl Child is an opportunity to celebrate the power of young girls, highlight the challenges they face, and advocate for their empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights.  International and national efforts to  promote gender equality are chronically underfunded, particularly when compared to other priorities outlined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.   An educated young girl is a step toward a brighter and more democratic future. This International Day of the Girl Child, let’s keep investing in girls and working toward that future.  The focus of this year’s internationally recognized day is "EmPOWER girls: Before, during and after crises,"  Girls are breaking boundaries and barriers posed by stereotypes and exclusion, including those directed at children with disabilities and those living in marginalized communities. As entrepreneurs, innovators and initiato...

World Mental Health Day provides an opportunity to talk about mental health in general, how to break the stigma around it, and the importance of speaking out when struggling with a mental health issue. .Everyone, everywhere can participate in this year’s campaign: as individuals, to take concrete actions in support of our own mental health, and to support friends and family who are struggling, as employers, to take steps towards putting programmes in place for employee's wellness. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, depressive and anxiety disorders featured as leading causes of burden globally, despite the existence of intervention strategies that can reduce their effects. The themes for World Mental Health Day expanded along with the times. Women, children, health, work, trauma, suicide, and so much more became a part of the conversation, and today, the average citizen is more knowledgeable in regards to mental health. we all have mental health that will fluctuate and n...

In the absence of appropriate social policies, the green economy may exacerbate existing gender inequities to the detriment of overall sustainability. In the developing world, women are often the primary agricultural producers. As farmers, entrepreneurs, producers, consumers and household managers, women are key for implementing low-carbon strategies – and thus important agents of change. Structural gender inequality needs to be addressed to assure the well-being of women, the successful transition to a green economy and the achievement of sustainable development . Market-based approaches that emphasize economic growth have tended to exploit and marginalize women in both developed and developing countries in their roles as workers, consumers and citizens. For green growth strategies to succeed, equity issues must be fully addressed.The green economy offers a possibility for a more equitable sharing of revenue between men and women, capital and labour, and rich and poor ...