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Culture & Life
Culture and Lifestyle of Kerala — Kerala's Culture and Lifestyle: How Old Traditions Meet Modern Life
Festivals, a reading habit and Gulf remittances shape daily life on India's Malabar Coast.
David Morgan
Culture & Life
How much does it cost to live in Dubai
A single professional can live on AED 10,000-14,000 a month; a family of four typically needs AED 22,000-35,000 with school fees on top. The budget, item by item.
David Morgan
Culture & Life
Why the UAE moved to a four-and-a-half-day work week
From January 1, 2022, UAE federal employees work Monday to Thursday full days plus a half Friday, with Saturday and Sunday as the weekend, the first state to align fully with global markets.
David Morgan
Culture & Life
Can you live in Dubai without a car
The Dubai Metro carried 275.4 million riders in 2024 and 294.7 million in 2025. Car-free living works in a band of districts along the Red and Green Lines, with caveats in summer.
David Morgan
Culture & Life
How working hours change during Ramadan in the Gulf
Fasting employees work two hours less per day under UAE and Saudi labour law. Ramadan 2026 ran from mid-February to mid-March; here is how schedules, courts and offices shift.
David Morgan