Category: Science & Tech

When picking an agent it is highly recommended that investors choose an area specialist.

Providing guidance and assisting sellers and buyers in marketing and purchasing property for the right price, under the best terms, is a real estate agent’s finest role. A good agent should be able to determine the clients’ needs, matching their financial situation and propose suitable options. In order to advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages and related matters, the agent performs comparative market analysis to estimate properties’ value and stays up to date with the legal requirements. When the agent has found his client’s new home, it is the agent’s job to help with the negotiation, prepare documents such as representation contracts, and purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and leases.

When picking an agent we highly recommend choosing an area specialist, this will ensure the agent has the best knowledge of the area and therefore negotiate the best terms for the client.

Why must agents be licensed?

The answer is simple, it is illegal for agents to work as a broker without being certified by the Real Estate Brokers Registration (RERA). It is essential agents apply for the RERA Exam and get the Broker ID. Only then will they be able to legally work as a broker, conduct contracts and have access to the right databases.

Pros and cons

When it comes to renting or buying a property in Dubai, there are both advantages and disadvantages to using an agent or dealing directly with the owner.

Here are the benefits of working with an agent:

Highly skilled at negotiating, ensuring the best terms are met

Full understanding of the market which will help the client find best option possible

One point of contact, the agent will keep track of messages, emails and follow ups with the landlords.

Wide selection of properties to choose from, as agents have access to listings from multiple owners and developers

Here are the disadvantages:

Agent fees

May experience communication delays or miscommunications with the agent

Possibility of dealing with unprofessional agents, although this can be mitigated by researching and choosing a reputable agent.

Ultimately, the decision to buy or rent directly from an owner or through an agent depends on individual preferences, budget, and goals.

She serves as the proud founder of Soul and Skin Wellness, a rising boutique wellness studio based in the UAE.

There are two sets of people in this world. One is who believes in blindly following the traditional methods and the crowd for building their career, and the other is who believes in carving their own unique path to growth and success by walking unconventional roads and making bold choices and decisions to ultimately reach their desired destination in their careers and lives. This is definitely easier said than done, but there are a few people and professionals working across industries of the world who have done even that and have stunned people around them in ways more than one. It is essential to put more light on the successes of these professionals, who go ahead in inspiring others greatly, just like Zelmaré Viljoen has done in the sports, recreation and wellness industry in the UAE.

Zelmaré Viljoen stands tall and unique as a one-of-a-kind trainer in the field. She was born in South Africa and studied interior designing, but she soon realized it was not her calling. Later, she discovered how helping people made her the happiest, and for the love of sports, alternative healing methods and music, she dived deep into the world of Yoga, Pilates and Sound Healing. Today, she is a Master Trainer with TechnoGym in UAE and also an “entertainer” on their global workout and wellness app. This has become her full-time job after studying and meditating all day during her quarantine period. She began by offering free online sessions to anyone under emotional and mental stress or those who wished to use their time at hand for the better.

As she kept transforming lives online with her knowledge, she realized the need to establish her own studio. Today, her physical studio is located at Park Hyatt Hotel and Villas in Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, where they conduct daily classes in fitness and wellness but also offer workshops, retreats and wellness events. She also authored a Kids Yoga and Mindfulness Book. Zelmaré Viljoen says that her grandfather, who was a doctor and her mother both influenced her career incredibly.

Through fitness and wellness, Zelmaré Viljoen (@zelmareviljoen) has truly changed lives for the positive and how.

Newest four-legged member of growing robot family will learn more through interactions.

The ‘pet’ uses 360-degree perception to map terrain and avoid obstacles; it can balance on uneven surfaces.

Dubai: Museum of the Future in Dubai has introduced a four-legged robotic ‘dog’ as the latest member of the museum’s growing family of advanced robots. The agile robodog, which has 3D vision and moves using 17 joints, will join Ameca, the museum’s AI-powered humanoid, along with Bob the robot barista and the museum’s flying robots, among several others.

The Museum has invited people on social media to name the robodog. Individuals can suggest names via the museum’s social media handles, including Twitter and Instagram.

DUBAI: MEmob+, a data and location-driven marketing services company, has announced its strategic investment in GeoDB, a decentralized peer-to-peer data-sharing ecosystem, to help accelerate innovation in blockchain.

The investment reinforces the companies’ shared vision of democratizing data, changing how data is shared and monetized by users and brands, according to a joint statement.

MEmob+ and GeoDB’s shared focus includes a decentralized wallet, with a vision of empowering people to earn rewards for the data they share. The soon-to-be-released decentralized wallet allows users to earn GeoTokens providing a secure bridge to the world of cryptocurrency.

Launched in 2009, GeoDB is a pioneer in the decentralized blockchain data-sharing ecosystem.

The digital wallet will be a major source of data collection for both companies, re-establishing the relevance of users as data creators and solidifying their presence as the core assets in a digital marketplace.

Both companies aim to attract a large number of users to the decentralized app, making it the main cryptocurrency wallet internationally.

MEmob+ will be able to gather first-party data from users, supported by the Open Data Interoperable Network protocol enabling efficient peer-to-peer transactions, which allows users to share their information anonymously while earning rewards for it.

“Over the last few years, MEmob+ has invested in blockchain technologies that will soon become critical in a world that is geared towards the metaverse, enabling users to use cryptocurrencies and NFTs (non-fungible tokens) in a virtual world,” said Ihab El Yaman, co-founder and CEO of MEmob+.

He added: “Third-party cookies are becoming obsolete, and consumers are now demanding more transparency and control over their information. Our partnership with GeoDB will enable us to access quality first-party data for capturing consumer preferences so we are able to form trusted and direct relationships.”

MEmob+’s investment in GeoDB represents the company’s broader strategy of diversifying globally and collaborating with partners to redefine users’ data experience.

Dr. Duaa Dergham is a Cosmetic and General Dentist born, raised and educated in Jordan. Her passion for dentistry came along with her artistic talents and the art of creating beautiful smiles. In true artistic spirits, Dr. Dergham is a perfectionist in her work, it is those high standards that helped her stand out in such a competitive industry.

Dr. Dergham has continuously strived to keep learning and expanding on her skillset through the pursuit of advanced dentistry courses and healthcare management. She found a particular passion in cosmetic dentistry as she aims to show her patients the power of a beautiful smile and the lasting impression reflected in healthy, bright teeth. She adores her work and finds her success in the happiness her patients radiate after their dental treatments.

Over the years, she has expanded her clientele base to include family, friends and celebrities, some of which have become her dearest friends. She is proud to say that more than 30% of her circle are also patients who she might have helped in one way.

Dr. Dergham completed her B.D.S. from the University of Jordan which has proven to be one of the top ten dental faculties in the region. She started her early career in Jordan’s private sector before moving to the UAE. Since then, Dr. Dergham has managed to build her experience from various well-reputable institutions, including Dubai’s Ministry of Health, Public Schools’ health clinics as well as privately-owned and managed clinics. To add to her practical experience, Dr. Dergham has attended and participated in many international dental workshops, sessions, and conferences. She has developed a particular interest in root canal treatments and aesthetic dentistry, including veneers, whitening, and teeth bonding. All of which have led her to become one of the leading Cosmetic Dentists in the UAE.

Coming from her dedication to empowering women both in their professional and personal lives, Dr. Dergham is a strong believer in the power of words and their impact in changing women’s lives. She has, thus, become an active member of the Dubai Business Women Club and multiple social groups, including the Roses Club, Ask, Connect, Empower Women Group. She makes it a priority to participate in various health, and women’s rights awareness sessions within the community. In her personal life Dr. Dergham is a single mother to three children who she considers to be her biggest and most important life achievement.

Dr. Christina Rahm has a Masters of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling, with multiple theses, dissertations, publications, and abstracts as a study coordinator, researcher, and principal investigator with IRBs, BODs, and research companies. She obtained her first Doctorate Degree in Counseling Psychology, which involved both Doctorate and Post Doc work in child psychology, relationship psychology, business strategy psychology, neurotransmissions of pathways, analytics, diagnostics, cloning, and human monoclonal antibody development. Her second Doctorate Degree is in Strategic Science with post Doc work from Harvard University in Nanobiotechnology from the Graduate Bioscience Engineering and Medical Departments.
She has lectured in many settings, including CME for Johns Hopkins, in the areas of Oncology, Orthopedic Surgery, and Neurosurgery. Dr. Rahm has worked for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in the medical, clinical, and research science divisions of companies such as  Janssen, Johnson & Johnson, Biogen, BiogenIdec, UCB, Bristol Meyers Squibb, and Alexion. She also worked on the sales, marketing, and payer side for companies such as Pfizer, Biogen, and Janssen. Along with working for these companies, Dr. Rahm has also worked as a formulator for several companies, including those she has founded. Dr. Rahm has created multiple provisional patents, proprietary formulas, and trade secrets.
But that’s not why Dr. Rahm does what she does. That’s just one part of a very multifaceted life and career.
Dr. Rahm was born and raised in the farmland of Dexter, Missouri.  She is a mother of four, a daughter, a sister, a friend, and an ex-wife.  She’s lived a life not free from failure and trauma. But instead of succumbing to the negative forces, she’s had to face,  she has learned to deal with them through the academic, professional, spiritual, emotional and instinctive discoveries she has made at every stage in her life. After battling Lyme disease in her twenties, and multiple bouts with cancer in her thirties, Dr. Rahm made a vow to help people find their own paths of empowerment. A path that will lead them to a healthy, happy productive life.
Christina has been CEO and Chairman on the Board of Directors for many companies, foundations, and societies, most currently serving as CEO and Chief Science Officer for ROOT Wellness, Dr. Rahm has also become known for speaking both from her brain and her heart with honesty and down-to-earth wisdom. Because of that honesty, she has endured personal attacks on her position on science and global conditions. She truly believes it is failure, more than success, that has helped her realize that everything she has worked so hard for, has put her in the perfect position is to serve others.
Dr. Rahm has made it her mission to help empower people by ridding them of the negative environmental and personal forces that prevent them from living a healthy and meaningful life. Through years of laboratory research and ethical observations, she has developed a personalized and predictive consulting company. Working on everything from the environment in and around companies and societies, to DNA/detox wellness plans, Dr. Rahm helps us reset our bodies and minds to be spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically balanced.