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March 21, 2009 11:55 by Aarti Nagraj

Good Times End for Dubai’s Expats

For thousands of expatriates lured to Dubai by the promise of year-round sunshine and a tax-free lifestyle, the party is over, says The Financial Times.

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From Dubai to Oman

A lower-key alternative to the bling of Dubai, the sultanate is opening its property market to foreign investors, says The Times.

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Three Cheers for Dubai

Expats might be dumping their cars in their haste to leave the city, but reports of the economy collapsing are greatly exaggerated, says The Guardian.

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Cities Beyond the Pain

The tough economic times are causing pain in cities around the world. But there are a few exceptions, says Newsweek and takes a look at where government spending and expansion is booming.

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How To Find a Job Online

Forget Monster. Try Facebook, says Slate.

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What’s Your Super Power?

When you meet someone, you need to have a super power. If you don’t, you’re just another handshake, says Seth Godin in his blog.

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How Not to Get Fired

Business Pundit lists out 10 tips for keeping your job in a bad economy.

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Consumer Spending: What’s In, What’s Out

Business Week checks out what it calls the sometimes predictable ways we behave when the financial going gets tough.

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5 Secrets to Great Advertising

Inc lists out some tips to attract customers through your ads including being slightly mysterious and looking beyond the obvious.

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10 Coolest Computer Mice

Oddee checks out some of the weirdest mice created including washable and wearable ones.