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uae birth guide
11 things you didn't know about your maternity leave rights in the UAE
Private-sector employees are entitled to 45 days of paid maternity leave in the UAE, but that's by no means the full story. Here are some things you may not have realised about your maternity leave rights in the UAE...
November 01, 2017 -
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paperwork and practicalities
All the paperwork you need to have a baby in the UAE
From marriage certificates to baby passports and visas, so much documentation is required to give birth in the UAE that at first it’s just plain confusing. Here’s your pregnancy- and newborn-paperwork action plan...
March 21, 2017 -
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paperwork and practicalities
All the paperwork you need to have a baby in the UAE
From marriage certificates to baby passports and visas, so much documentation is required to give birth in the UAE that at first it’s just plain confusing. Here’s your pregnancy- and newborn-paperwork action plan...
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family life
13 cool places to take kids over the Dubai summer
Stuck for ideas of what to do with little ones when it's so hot outside? Here's our pick of the best (and they're not all soft plays!)
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all about you
'Why I let my five-year-old decide we should leave Dubai'
Newly ex-expat, Louise Emma Clarke, reflects on what made her leave the city, and asks where is 'home' for expat families?
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healthy baby
10 things you can do to boost the quality of your breastmilk
Nutritionist Maria Baghdoyan explains how you can ensure your nursing sessions are as nourishing for your baby as possible
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bumps to birth
Caffeine in pregnancy: Why even decaf coffee could harm your baby
New research suggests that, contrary to official advice, even low-level caffeine consumption during pregnancy (including chocolate!) may be detrimental to your baby’s health
