Experience round-the-clock daylight in St Petersburg, Russia, known as the White Nights, from late May to early July. To celebrate this short-lived spectacle, Corinthia Hotel St Petersburg is offering visitors its White Nights in St Petersburg package. The offer includes private airport transfers to and from the hotel, accommodation for two nights in an executive room, buffet breakfast and complimentary access to the fitness centre. Prices start from 52,840 roubles (Dh2,900) for two nights, based on a two-person stay, including taxes.
Head to the Balkans with Flight Centre
Young travellers can escape the heat this summer and visit the Balkans with Flight Centre’s Contiki Mini Balkan Tour. The five-night package takes travellers from Budapest, Hungary, through to Croatia, to the capital city of Zagreb, and includes visits to the lakes, waterfalls and surrounding forests of Plitvice, and a city tour of Split. Flights depart from Dubai and the package is valid until September 14, for those between the ages of 18 and 35. Prices start from Dh5,999 per person and include flights, accommodation, some meals and taxes.
Fishing season in Musandam
Head to Musandam, Oman, for peak fishing season and stay at either the Atana Musandam or Atana Khasab hotels to take advantage of Atana's special fishing-season offer. Book now and receive complimentary breakfast for two, and a three-hour speedboat rental with fishing gear. All fish caught during the outing will be cooked to the guests' liking by hotel staff and served for dinner. The offer is based on a superior king room or twin room and is valid from now until December 31. Prices start from 140 Omani rials (Dh1,335) per night, including taxes.
Mandarin Oriental offers two new suites
Book one of Mandarin Oriental, Milan's two new suites – the Milano Suite and Premier Suite – and take advantage of the Suite Arrivals package. Visitors who book into one of the new suites will receive a limousine transfer either on arrival or departure, internet access and the best rate available for either room. Prices start from €2,050 (Dh8,585) per night, including taxes.
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How the bonus system works
The two riders are among several riders in the UAE to receive the top payment of £10,000 under the Thank You Fund of £16 million (Dh80m), which was announced in conjunction with Deliveroo's £8 billion (Dh40bn) stock market listing earlier this year.
The £10,000 (Dh50,000) payment is made to those riders who have completed the highest number of orders in each market.
There are also riders who will receive payments of £1,000 (Dh5,000) and £500 (Dh2,500).
All riders who have worked with Deliveroo for at least one year and completed 2,000 orders will receive £200 (Dh1,000), the company said when it announced the scheme.
Analysis
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How to become a Boglehead
Bogleheads follow simple investing philosophies to build their wealth and live better lives. Just follow these steps.
• Spend less than you earn and save the rest. You can do this by earning more, or being frugal. Better still, do both.
• Invest early, invest often. It takes time to grow your wealth on the stock market. The sooner you begin, the better.
• Choose the right level of risk. Don't gamble by investing in get-rich-quick schemes or high-risk plays. Don't play it too safe, either, by leaving long-term savings in cash.
• Diversify. Do not keep all your eggs in one basket. Spread your money between different companies, sectors, markets and asset classes such as bonds and property.
• Keep charges low. The biggest drag on investment performance is all the charges you pay to advisers and active fund managers.
• Keep it simple. Complexity is your enemy. You can build a balanced, diversified portfolio with just a handful of ETFs.
• Forget timing the market. Nobody knows where share prices will go next, so don't try to second-guess them.
• Stick with it. Do not sell up in a market crash. Use the opportunity to invest more at the lower price.
Formula Middle East Calendar (Formula Regional and Formula 4)
Round 1: January 17-19, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 2: January 22-23, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 3: February 7-9, Dubai Autodrome – Dubai
Round 4: February 14-16, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 5: February 25-27, Jeddah Corniche Circuit – Saudi Arabia
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