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Researchers found many young Emiratis had a 'if you've got it, spend it' attitude towards money. Christopher Pike / The National
Researchers found many young Emiratis had a 'if you've got it, spend it' attitude towards money. Christopher Pike / The National
New measures needed to combat materialism in UAE, study finds
A rise in wealth - coupled with cultural expectations - is encouraging debt and family problems
Daniel Sanderson
November 07, 2019