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Deepthi Nair

Deepthi Nair

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Deepthi is a business writer who covers the personal finance beat at The National. A graduate of the Asian College of Journalism in India, she has media experience spanning more than 16 years, both in the UAE and India. She has also worked with Gulf News and Khaleej Times in the UAE since 2008.

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There is no automatic state pension for foreign workers and no strict mandatory retirement age for expats in the private sector. Getty Images
Baby boomers in UAE delay retirement to maintain residency and meet rising costs

Many older professionals choose to carry on working well into their sixties, recruiters say

MoneyNovember 22, 2025
Personal finance experts say that if your goal is to grow wealth over the long term, you must be investing in the stock market. Getty Images
A beginner’s guide to investing in the UAE

Waiting too long to start is one of the biggest mistakes people make, experts warn

MoneyNovember 22, 2025
Akshat Jain, co-founder and director of production at KAD Designs, calls himself a smart spender and values experiences above all. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Money & Me'Our business should help us be financially free in five years’

Akshat Jain, a pilot and entrepreneur, invests in real estate and exchange-traded funds

MoneyNovember 21, 2025
Construction work at Jubail Island. The public-private partnership model offers international contractors chances to invest in Abu Dhabi's infrastructure development. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Abu Dhabi seeks Turkish contractors to fill construction industry gaps

Infrastructure sector facing supply chain challenges, experts say at Istanbul summit

PropertyNovember 21, 2025
Some retired people can live in the UAE on Dh5,000-Dh7,000 a month, while others prefer Dh15,000-Dh20,000 or more to maintain the lifestyle they have today. Getty Images
How much do you need to retire comfortably in the UAE?

Cost of living should be a major driver of your retirement target

MoneyNovember 21, 2025
Aditya Gupta, operations manager at a UAE-based start-up, took a lower salary for higher equity in the company. Photo: Alaan
My Dubai Salary‘I'm 26 and earn around Dh18,000 a month at a start-up’

Rise in company’s equity value after stock buyback has given Aditya Gupta financial freedom to start his own business

MoneyNovember 18, 2025
Oman Air has made temporary adjustments to some flight schedules after global supply chain disruptions forced a number of its aircraft out of service. Getty Images
Oman Air grounds some aircraft amid supply chain delays

State-owned airline is working with manufacturers to return affected fleet to operation

AviationNovember 13, 2025
The Midnight, designed by Archer Aviation, can carry up to four passengers and a pilot. Photo: Abu Dhabi Investment Office
Electric air taxis: Adio and Archer Aviation speed up plans for Abu Dhabi

US company plans to introduce two piloted Midnight aircraft in the emirate soon

AviationNovember 12, 2025
One of Vietnam's oldest pagodas, Tran Quoc is on a small islet in Hanoi's West Lake. Getty Images
Hanoi in 48 hours: What to see, do and eat in the Vietnamese capital

As Etihad launches direct flights from Abu Dhabi, it's time to explore the charming yet chaotic city

TravelNovember 12, 2025
Dubai leads the Savills global ranking for the number of international schools and ranks within the top 10 for lifestyle. AFP
Dubai and Abu Dhabi among world's top 10 cities for ultra wealthy

UAE cities rank above traditional financial centres New York, Singapore and Hong Kong

MoneyNovember 11, 2025
Jazz Ferguson says his best investment was going back to school. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Money & Me‘Losing my Rolex watch taught me material things hold less value'

Jazz Ferguson, a professional basketball player turned life coach, believes financial education is essential

MoneyNovember 09, 2025
Many Gen Z candidates want a top-tier role immediately after graduating, which can lead to misalignment with employers, recruiters say. Getty Images
Recruiters in UAE warn young people against leaning solely on AI to create CVs

Gen Z are using platforms such as TikTok and Instagram to look for jobs as progressive employers adopt new methods to evaluate candidates

MoneyNovember 08, 2025
Of the 152,402 units launched in Dubai so far this year, 89 per cent were apartments, according to an Allsopp & Allsopp report. Bloomberg
Dubai’s new housing supply fails to keep pace with population growth

An average of 470 more residents a day translates into demand for nearly 150 new homes a day, experts say

PropertyNovember 08, 2025
The Tran Quoc Pagoda and West Lake in Hanoi, Vietnam. Direct daily flights are expected to make the UAE–Vietnam route more attractive. Getty Images
Beyond trade: How UAE-Vietnam Cepa will support stronger tourism flows

Expanded flight connectivity and streamlined visa processes are expected to make travel easier

EconomyNovember 07, 2025
Wasim Ahmed says property and gold are the only asset classes he invests in. Photo: Banke International Properties
My Salary'I earn up to Dh100,000 a month in property sales'

Wasim Ahmed overcame adversity after his father's death to build a career in real estate

MoneyNovember 04, 2025
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