Abu Dhabi, the economic superpower of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is renowned as a prime location for real estate investments, offering diverse opportunities for both local and international investors[1]. Driven by its government’s efforts to diversify the economy beyond oil, the emerging new sectors have created more job opportunities, thus driving a surge in demand for residential and commercial properties. The real estate sector has continued to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and saw massive growth with the value of transactions in the first quarter of 2023 increasing by 147 percent[2], compared to the same period last year.
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A Minority Within a Minority with Suryani Omar
A common misconception about being a Muslim living in the US is that there is limited access to mosques, religious classes, as well as halal food. The Muslim population there has been growing steadily over the years and it currently makes up about 1.1 percent of the US general population. Undoubtedly, this growth is the primary driving force for the 31 percent increase in the number of mosques being built, from 2,106 in 2016 to 2,769 in 2020[1].
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Exploring the World Beyond with Syahrom Rahmad
Apart from gaining international work experience that can provide long-term career benefits, many Singaporeans are considering working overseas for their own exposure and life experience as it offers them opportunities to experience new cities and cultures. A survey[1] conducted by the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Shapers community found that nearly 70 percent of Singaporean millennials who participated said that they are willing to work overseas, with Australia and the United States chosen as their preferred destinations.
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Igniting Change for Inclusivity and Diversity with Hana Saemon-Beck
Due to its large and diverse population of migrants, New Zealand has been described as a ‘superdiverse’ country with a quarter of its population born overseas. According to Stats NZ’s latest census[1], there are over 160 ethnic groups living in the country. As the country becomes increasingly diverse, the government is working towards a more inclusive New Zealand through its policies and activities to support social cohesion and social inclusion.
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Embracing A Career Change Abroad with Kefri Ismail
It is no secret that the Bay Area in San Francisco is a mecca for tech companies. With thousands of firms employing over 3.9 million workers[1], the Bay Area has become the largest tech talent labour pool in the US which continues to attract the brightest and best minds in the tech industry from across the globe. Individuals who are hoping to land a role in this competitive job market will be competing against a pool of global talent.
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Caring for Dementia Patients with Azraini Azri Alfred
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there were over 55 million people worldwide living with dementia in 2020 and the number is expected to rise to 78 million in 2030[1]. In Singapore, one in 10 Singaporeans or about 100,000 people aged 60 and above, suffer from the illness. As caring for a dementia patient can be exhausting and overwhelming for the caregivers, a nursing home is often considered as an option for their loved ones who require more medical attention and care than they are able to fulfill.
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The Evolving Role of Nurses with Afa Asmin
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of healthcare workers, especially nurses, who are needed not only in the hospitals but also in the community. In Singapore, a rise in interest in the profession has led to a nearly 50 percent increase in applications for Workforce Singapore’s nursing-related professional conversion programmes this year[1].
However, prior to the pandemic, 29-year-old nurse Afa Asmin often felt that people viewed nursing as a lower tier occupation, and nurses were not as respected as other healthcare professionals.
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The Search for the Best User Experience with Anwar Abdulhaqq
When we think about user experience or UX, we instantly associate the term with apps and websites. UX was first coined in 1993 by cognitive scientist, Donald Norman, who needed a term that would encompass all aspects of a person’s experience with a system, including industrial design, graphics, interface and physical interaction. Today, UX has become a rapidly growing industry with jobs on the rise. A career in the industry encompasses many different roles from product manager, UX designer, UI designer, content designer to UX researcher.
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Private Banking in Europe with Sharifah Ferdaus Ali Albar
Switzerland is one of the world’s leading financial centres and is highly diversified with a high concentration of international and local financial service providers. Its financial sector is one of the most important sectors of the country’s economy, contributing 9.7 percent1 to its gross domestic product (GDP) in 2020.
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