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Japanese company help workers quit their jobs for $450

Stressed out, overworked, or just over it: Workers in Japan who want to leave their jobs — but don't want to face the .

Bruno De Champris: The UAE is a great place to make films

After 20 years making films, the French director Bruno De Champris decided to settle down here in the UAE, which he .

Beetles were used for lipstick by ancient Egyptian women

The first lipstick can be traced back to ancient Egyptian women, who’d crush beetles to make the product. Queen .

Why Emiratis love falcons?

Falcons are a big part of traditional culture in the UAE. Their culture goes back hundreds of years when they were used .

The longest flight in the world takes 19 hours…can you guess where it travels?

The world’s longest flight is between Singapore and New York. It takes 19 hours to travel the 16,700-kilometres (10,400 .

Things to do in Dubai this Halloween

Get your spook on! It’s almost time for Halloween, and Dubai is full of things to do on the scariest night of the year. .

Where is Dubai’s best karak?

It’s a well-known local expression: karak chai fuels Dubai! No matter where you’re from and whether you work on a .

Think again about using the ‘dot’ in your chat apps!

Did you know that in the virtual world, a ‘point’ or full stop usually signals the end of a dialogue? Be careful when .

Think again about using the ‘dot’ in your chat apps!

Did you know that in the virtual world, a ‘point’ or full stop usually signals the end of a dialogue? Be careful when .

What’s a meme?

Condescending Wonka, Evil Kermit, Grumpy Cat…everybody’s got their favourite meme. But do you really know what a meme .

The UAE is the first Arab country to adopt vertical farms

The Emirates is the first Arab country to start using vertical farm. At these farms, plants grow in vertical .

Is there a link between creativity and mental illness?

If you look at some of the world’s most famous painting, a lot of them are created by people who suffered from mental .

Basil Azizoghly: Creating Passion

Local guitar maker Basil Azizoghly creates sensational instruments out of cigar boxes, scraps of wood and anything else .

26th September: International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons

The International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons is about educating the world on the dangers of .

Spotify is coming to the Middle East in November

The music streaming giant Spotify has advertised for staff who’ll be based in Dubai, and the rumour is they’re looking .

The history of the “monkey’s tail”

The Greeks call it “little duck”. To the Germans, it’s a “monkey’s tail”. But for most people, it’s the “at” sign. The .

Are millennials really the entitled generation?

Newspaper columnists and social media all seem to agree on one thing: “millennials”, those born after 1980, are the .

Dubai’s best independent book shops

Dubai is one of the best places in the Middle East for independent and second hand book stores. Whether it’s a .

On International Justice Day: Lawyers serve the law and protect humanity

Hanan Al Ali, an Emirati lawyer, who is celebrating international Justice Day, told Dubai Post: "lawyers should study .

Can you sell your Twitter name?

To get the user name you want, you need to join social media apps as soon as they launch. Photographer Gene X. Hwang .

The next time your kids lose their milk tooth make sure not to throw them away!

A study showed that milk teeth contain a large number of intermediate stem cells that can regenerate most of the .

Weird foods you can try in Dubai

Want to try some weird and exotic food in Dubai? The great thing about so many nationalities all living together in the .

Tips for Dubai’s new school year

The new school year in Dubai is upon us, so the roads will be getting busier and the supermarkets definitely crazier on .

Khalifa Sat, the first 100% Emirati satellite, to be launched next October

Introduction: Work began on Khalifa Sat, the first 100% Emirati satellite, in late 2013. By 2014 all the designs were .

What’s the happiest minute of the day?

3:25, say researchers. Find out why, and what other high and low points there are in the day, by watching our video.   .

An inspiration on Emirati women’s day

Emirati woman Amna Al Habtoor is the founder of Arcadia, a fine fragrance series based on the power of scents. The idea .

The weirdest Google searches ever

We share more information with our phones than our family and friends, so it’s little wonder we turn to it when we’ve .

The weirdest Google searches ever

We share more information with our phones than our family and friends, so it’s little wonder we turn to it when we’ve .

What is the history of the hashtag?

You probably call # a hashtag, but like so many other things we have the Romans to thank for this famous symbol. The .

Want a unique way to watch movies?

Films were shown outdoors as early as the 1960s in Dubai. The Al Watan Cinema would project films onto a white wall in .

What is ‘Al Eidiyah’?

The names may differ from one country to another, but ‘Al Eidiyah’ remains a popular social tradition for Muslims in .

Leila AlMaeena .. Embracing Happiness

‘I knew from the time I was very little that I wanted to do something that was against the trend,’ confesses Dubai- .