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Essential Tips for Buying a Second-Hand Car in the UAE
At the quick depreciation of new vehicles, the well maintained pre-owned car usually offers better value, lower upfront cost and lowered insurance premiums. But the UAE used car market is growing, with private sellers, car markets, online dealerships and certified vehicles. This gives you a lot of opportunities to find something good, but it can be even harder to win or make it into common traps if you don’t prepare for it.
By Sarath Menonabout a month ago in Families
Essential Checklist for Expats Buying a Car in the UAE (2025 Guide)
The increase in public transport has been dramatic, particularly in Dubai, but the fact is that the convenience for daily travel, weekend trips and cross-emirate travel is much more easily advantageous with the use of a private vehicle. The road network is well maintained, cheap fuel prices, and the variety of cars available make the UAE homeowner attractive. But finding the first few steps is difficult for newbies. The process of choosing the right car and knowing local traffic laws is vital. The guide serves as a comprehensive, essentials only overview for expats buying their first vehicle in the UAE with confidence in 2025.
By Sarath Menonabout a month ago in Families
Why Many People Take Advantage of Those Who Are Poor
Every day, many people live quietly, almost hidden from the world. People do not notice them, not because they are not good, kind, or smart, but because they do not have money. There is a worker who works very hard every day, but still earns just enough to survive. There is a parent who worries about paying bills, buying food, or keeping a home for their children. Being poor is not just about money—it can make people feel small, ignored, and treated unfairly. It is a hard life, full of worries, and many people live like this every day.
By Bilal khan about a month ago in Families
Home at Last: How Richard Ratcliffe Helped Bring Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe Back from Six Years of Captivity.
It began as a routine flight home from visiting family. In 2016, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe boarded a plane in Tehran with her toddler daughter, expecting to return to London. Instead she was arrested at the airport, accused of espionage and detained by Iranian authorities. She denied the charges - a plea that would matter less than the politics surrounding her.
By Cathy (Christine Acheini) Ben-Ameh.2 months ago in Families
From Poverty to Prosperity: Evan’s Unexpected Journey. AI-Generated.
Evan lived with his mother in a small village just outside a noisy, fast-growing city. Their home was a tiny room built from old bricks and a patched metal roof that rattled every time the wind blew. Money was never enough. Some nights, Evan went to sleep hungry, pretending he was full so his mother wouldn’t worry.
By StoryVerse2 months ago in Families
Fate or Fluke? You Decide.
Let me ask you something straight up: Do you believe in coincidences, or do you feel like everything in life is somehow arranged? For those of you who lean toward the idea that things just happen by random chance, I’ve pulled together five strange, real-life examples that might just make you rethink everything.
By Areeba Umair2 months ago in Families
Marty Saves Christmas
I was standing at the bar at 21, toasting the Lord's birthday, when a young woman caught my eye. She was sporting an upswept do rather than the pigtails I was accustomed to, so I didn't immediately recognize her.
By Marie Wilson2 months ago in Families
Where the River Meets the Stars
The river had always served as their place. When they were kids Mira and Rowan spent every summer evening sitting at the old wooden dock of her grandparents countryside home. They'd put their feet in the cool water and toss pebbles and pretend the fireflies dancing above them were tiny fallen stars.
By Nusuki2 months ago in Families
Your nipples are as unique as your fingerprints. AI-Generated.
Your Nipples Are as Unique as Your Fingerprints Did you ever stop to think that something as small as your nipples could tell a story all their own? Most folks see them as just another body part, all the same. But here's the truth: your nipples stand out like no one else's. They vary in shape, size, color, and feel, much like the ridges on your fingertips that no two people share.
By Story silver book 2 months ago in Families
Forgotten Voices: The Parents We Left Behind. AI-Generated.
The old-age home was quiet that morning. A slow wind carried the scent of jasmine from the garden, mixing with the faint smell of antiseptic and tea.
By HAADI2 months ago in Families
Tears of Resilience: A Mother's Unforgettable Eid
Eid al-Fitr is a time of joy, forgiveness, and celebration in Pakistan. The air is filled with the sweet scent of attar, the sound of laughter, and the warmth of family gatherings. But for me, this Eid will forever be etched in my memory as a bittersweet reminder of sacrifice, love, and resilience.
By Muhammad Kashif 2 months ago in Families
WOMAN BREAKS HER OWN GUINNESS WORLD RECORD BY DONATING BREAST MILK,
The Texas Mom Who Saved Thousands: Woman Donates 2,645 Liters of Breast Milk and Breaks Her Own World Record A 36-year-old mother from Texas, Alyse Ogletree, has done something truly extraordinary — something that has touched the lives of thousands of babies and inspired people around the world. She has officially broken her own Guinness World Record by donating an unbelievable 2,645.58 liters (about 700 gallons) of breast milk.
By Mustafa2 months ago in Families