Accommodation is usually the biggest monthly expense for anyone starting a new job in the UAE, so the way an employer handles housing can decide whether an offer is accepted. Yet many first-time employers are unsure whether a housing allowance is required, how it should be written into a contract and how it interacts with … Read more
I’ve never been to Dubai. Let me say that up front, because everything I know about it comes from friends who go every winter and come back talking about gold-flecked desserts and valet queues full of cars I can’t name. But London does a decent version of that world if you know where to look, … Read more
The fortnight from Christmas to the first week of January is the densest stretch of the sporting year, and the UAE, with its evenings that suit European kick-offs and its afternoons that suit Australian cricket, sees almost all of it live. This is the first festive season since Play971 launched as the country’s licensed online … Read more
Dubai is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, known for its modern skyscrapers, luxury shopping malls, beautiful beaches, and impressive landmarks. Millions of people visit Dubai every year for tourism, business, shopping, and employment. However, people unfamiliar with the Middle East may wonder where Dubai is located on the world map. … Read more
Participle clauses are a useful grammar structure that helps make sentences more concise and natural. They are commonly used in written English, especially in academic, formal, and professional contexts. By replacing certain subordinate clauses, participle clauses allow writers to avoid repetition and create smoother sentences. In this guide, you’ll learn what participle clauses are, the … Read more