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Zara Fazili

Zara Fazili has been a part of the Souqalmal team since July 2015. She has completed her Masters in International Business from University of Wollongong in Dubai and Bachelors from University of Delhi. She has previously worked for Zomato as a part of the content team before moving to Souqalmal. Besides work, she finds herself listening to music, experimenting with her cooking skills and watching her favourite shows.

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How to open an account with Dubai Islamic Bank

One of the major Islamic Banks in the country is Dubai Islamic Bank. This is one article of ... Read More

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Valentine’s Day Offers in Dubai 2018!

It’s that time of the year again. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and you want to ... Read More

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Becoming A Financial Grown Up

As kids we all dream about living the grown up life - Earning your own money, buying a ... Read More

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This is how you can fund your down payment…

Are you looking for a mortgage for your dream house? Have you thought about the minimum down payment ... Read More

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6 Investment Tips For Millennials: Get Started Now!

Millennials prefer to live in the moment, spending their incomes on maintaining a good quality of life and ... Read More

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7 Ways To Keep Your Kids Busy This Holiday

Summer holidays are here and the kids are jumping with joy. But before you know it boredom will ... Read More

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Still ignoring travel insurance? Get to know the benefits…

Your itinerary is set, bags are packed, and you can’t wait to switch to the holiday mode. The ... Read More

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10 things that could go wrong on your holiday

The much-awaited trip with friends, a family vacation or a solo trip to set on a new adventure, ... Read More

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5 tips for renting out your property faster

Market studies from the first quarter of 2017 suggest that rents are still seeing a downward pressure, continuing ... Read More

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VAT in the UAE: Only a few months away…

The announcement of Value Added Tax (VAT) making its debut in the UAE certainly made waves last year, ... Read More

Car Insurance

How to renew your car insurance policy

Is your car insurance policy up for renewal? We sum up everything you need to know about the process, ... Read More

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Have you upgraded to the ‘Digital Wallet’ yet?

Consider this, the Middle East has one of the youngest populations in the world. It also has one ... Read More

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Have you taught your kids financial self-control?

The "Marshmallow Test" by Walter Mischel’s is one of the very popular studies in psychology synonymous with temptation, ... Read More

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Are you ignoring these home safety hazards?

How many times do you paint a picture of your destroyed home in your head? Almost never! While ... Read More

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Top 5 financial tips for married couples

Scores of studies from across the world have pointed out that money is one of the major causes of stress ... Read More

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Essential Benefits Plan – The answer to your health insurance worries?

If you fall in the 2 percent of Dubai’s population who don’t have health insurance yet, here’s some ... Read More

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How to Calculate Your ‘End of Service Benefits’

Getting laid off from your job is no fun. While you may still be recovering from an unexpected ... Read More

Car Insurance

How is Your Car Insurance Premium Calculated?

The UAE Insurance Authority recently introduced revised insurance tariffs which indicated a hike in the car insurance costs ... Read More

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The (surprisingly affordable) cost of insuring your home!

No matter where you call home, you’ve probably invested valuable time, money and effort in building the lifestyle ... Read More

Your Family

5 fun destinations to visit in the UAE in 2017

Back in the UAE after a nice long holiday? Here's welcoming you back to some good news. The ... Read More

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Women

Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) 2017: Get the best deals

Shopaholics rejoice! It's that time of the year again. The much awaited event of the year Dubai Shopping ... Read More

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5 ways to curb your shopping impulse

Did you know that over 40 per cent of female shoppers in the UAE admit to keeping their shopping ... Read More

Your Family

Save this week: Top 5 travel offers this festive season

The festive season has begun all over the world. And if you're making last minute travel plans, check ... Read More

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Home Insurance

5 home insurance costly mistakes to avoid

Leaking pipes, smashed windows or a hole in your roof are all signs that you'll soon be knocking ... Read More

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Women

4 ways men and women treat money differently

Whether it is the way we spend and save on a daily basis, or work towards our long-term ... Read More

Guides

Is your domestic help covered under home insurance?

The house is clean, food is cooked, kids are taken care of, hired help in the form of ... Read More

Women

5 ways to enjoy a productive National Day weekend

2016 is almost over! Can't believe how fast the year went by, right? But before you say goodbye ... Read More

Credit Cards

5 Islamic credit cards with unique rewards

Islamic banking products are gaining popularity in the UAE among both Muslim and non-Muslim customers, according to the ... Read More

Credit Cards

5 balance transfer credit cards with 0% interest

Are you trying to pay off your credit card debt but can't keep up with the hefty interest ... Read More

Your Family

Save this week: Cashback, prizes & travel discounts

Looking for exciting deals on your credit card? From cashback to dining discounts, cash prizes and more, we ... Read More

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Women

5 money management tips for single women

If you’re a single woman living in the UAE you probably know what it’s like to be career ... Read More

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This is NOT covered by your home insurance policy…

Home insurance comes to your rescue and helps you get back on your feet when disaster strikes. It protects ... Read More

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Love to travel? You’re missing out without this…

Do you love to hop on a plane and explore new destinations? Does your work keep you on ... Read More

Home Insurance

Is your phone insured?

In 2014, the number of active mobile phones surpassed the number of humans in the world, hitting a ... Read More

Health Insurance

UAE goes pink for breast cancer awareness

According to Global Cancer Facts & Figures (3rd edition), there were 1.6 million new cases of breast cancer in women ... Read More

Your Family

Save this week: Good news for online shoppers

Do you use your card for all your online spends? Whether it's utility bills payments, apparel shopping, food orders ... Read More

Home Insurance

Home insurance myths – How many did you believe?

Whether you are a homeowner or a tenant, protecting your home from unexpected situations is certainly a good ... Read More

Your Family

Gitex 2016 – Bargains, offers, prizes and more

If you're looking to upgrade your laptop, smartphone or home appliances, now may be a good time to ... Read More

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Your Family

Save this week: Free food & beverages at IMG Worlds of Adventure

The worlds largest indoor theme park 'IMG Worlds of Adventure' recently opened its doors in Dubai. If you're ... Read More

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Women

CFO-level skills to manage your household finances

Are you the primary decision maker when it comes to your household finances? Does your month begin with budgeting ... Read More

Your Family

Eid Al Adha break: Top 10 things to do

Eid Al Adha holidays have been announced and UAE residents are looking at a 5 day break (private ... Read More

Home Insurance

Breaking down your home insurance policy

Every big newspaper, magazine or blog - You've heard all of them tell you about the importance of ... Read More

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Your Money

Save this week: Cards and loans now on SALE

Thinking of applying for a new credit card or loan? This week check out how you can shop ... Read More

Women

Balancing career and family: The working mom’s dilemma

Is ‘work-life balance’ too good to be true for working mothers? Such is the everyday struggle of working ... Read More

Your Money

Save this week: Discounts on Eid getaways

The long Eid Al Adha weekend is drawing closer, and UAE residents are looking forward to a four ... Read More

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Why tenants shouldn’t skip home insurance

More than 70 percent of UAE residents prefer renting over buying, according to a 2016 survey by propertyfinder.ae. ... Read More

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Your Money

Save this week: 0% payment plan on your new car purchase

Have your sights set on a new set of wheels, but worried about the down payment? Find out ... Read More

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Car Insurance

Should you sell your car privately or through a dealership?

According to a 2015 study by Frost & Sullivan, 350,000 used cars were sold in the UAE in ... Read More

Your Money

Save this week: Cashback on your first purchase

Are you looking for a new bank account or credit card? Find out which banking products offer sign ... Read More

News

Pokemon Go or no?

Have you noticed people walking around, staring at their phones, desperately swiping their screens? If this sounds familiar, you ... Read More

News

Don’t miss out on these back to school offers

Are you ready to get back to your routine after the summer break? With the kids starting school ... Read More

Your Money

Save this week: Win 1 kilo of gold

Whether you're spending on outings, shopping, or your regular expenses, find out how you can win one kilo ... Read More

Accounts

Are UAE residents becoming money conscious?

Based on statistics by Strategic Analysis, the total personal debt in the UAE is over AED 420 billion. ... Read More

Your Family

Save this week: Discounts on family entertainment

Wondering how to entertain your kids this summer? Check out how you can take part in exciting activities ... Read More

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Your Family

Does your credit card save you money at the supermarket?

Whether you take frequent trips to the supermarket or shop in bulk for the whole month, grocery expenses ... Read More

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Your Money

Save this week: Get cashback on fashion buys

Do you always want to keep up with the latest trends? If yes, check out how you can ... Read More

News

Your guide to Dubai Summer Surprises 2016

Dubai Summer Surprises is back with its 19th edition, themed 'Own The Summer'. The 43 day long summer ... Read More

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Your Money

Save this week: Get a gift card when you spend

Are you trying to plan your next holiday? To help you save, find out how your credit card ... Read More

Your Money

Save this week: Travel and get Samsung gift vouchers

If you're travelling this summer, find out how spending abroad can reward you with Samsung gift vouchers. This ... Read More

Your Family

Save this week: Eid getaways, offers and deals

Planning a last minute holiday for the long Eid break? Check out how you can save on your ... Read More

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10 Ramadan offers you can’t refuse

Are you always on the look out for the best offers and deals in town? This Ramadan take ... Read More

Your Money

Save this week: Get up to 30% off on activities for the kids

Want to spend some quality time with your kids this summer? Find out how you take them out ... Read More

Your Family

Ramadan 2016: Where to go for Iftar and Suhoor

With Ramadan comes the chance to savor the delightful iftars and suhoors set-up for residents all around the ... Read More

Your Money

Save this week: Win a million dirhams this Ramadan

Looking for a bank account to maximize your savings? Check out how opening a savings account can make ... Read More

News

Ramadan 2016: Five events you should attend

Ramadan is all set to begin next week and there are a lot of events lined up in ... Read More

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Your Money

Save this week: Win a cash prize of AED 25,000

Would you like some extra cash to renovate your home or maybe spoil yourself with a nice vacation? ... Read More

Your Family

Summer camps your kids will love

Summer holidays are just around the corner, which means kids will be out of school for a while! ... Read More

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Your Money

Save this week: 10% cashback on your jewelry purchases

Fancy some bling? Check out how your jewelry purchases can reward you with cashback and gift vouchers. This week ... Read More

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Your Travels

Thinking of going to a travel agent? Read this….

Travel agents or agencies can be useful, specially when you're planning a family or a group holiday. They ... Read More

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Your Money

Save this week: Watch the IPL final live

This week check out how you can top up your personal loan and get rewarded with shopping vouchers. ... Read More

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Your purchases are automatically insured by your credit card

What if your brand new phone or laptop got stolen or lost? While you may be feeling out ... Read More

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Your Money

Save this week: Get cashback when you dine out

Do you eat out very often? Find out how you can get rewarded with cashback on your dining ... Read More

Your Business

Stock up on office supplies with these simple tips

Managing office supplies is a necessary practice to ensure a smooth workflow. While many small businesses don't give much ... Read More

Your Money

Save this week: Get shopping vouchers for your spends

Do you use your credit card for most purchases? Find out how you can get rewarded with guaranteed ... Read More

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Your Money

5 destinations you can afford this season

With summer approaching fast, now is a good time to grab some early summer sunshine. Do you wish ... Read More

Your Family

Save this week: Cashback on school fees

Spring break is over and kids are back to school this week. Check out how you can pay ... Read More

Accounts

How to open a bank account with HSBC

Are you looking for a bank account as well as premium banking services? An option to consider is ... Read More

Your Money

Save this week: Travel this summer to win

Looking for hotels and flights for your next summer getaway? While planning, check out how your holiday spends ... Read More

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Accounts

How to open a bank account with Citibank

You can open a bank account with any of the banks in the UAE in just a few ... Read More

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Your Money

GITEX Shopper 2016: What’s in store?

The spring edition of Gitex Shopper 2016 is all set to take place from 30 March to 4 ... Read More

Your Family

Spring break with the kids? Here’s what you can do

Spring break is here! It also means school's out for the week and you have to find ways ... Read More

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Your Money

Save this week: Win a family holiday

Ever wondered what a million air miles could get you? This week find out how you can win ... Read More

Accounts

How to open a bank account with ADIB

Do you have a bank account that meets your requirements? If you are looking for an account to ... Read More

Your Money

Save this week: Win a million miles

Summer is almost here and if you're thinking of going away on a holiday there ways you can ... Read More

Women

Mother’s Day: How to make her feel special

Mums deserve a whole lot of love for everything they do for us all the time and if ... Read More

Your Money

Save this week: Win a cash prize of AED 50,000

Do you have plans to renovate your home or go on a dream holiday? If you're in need of ... Read More

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5 popular holiday destinations for UAE nationals

Did you know that UAE nationals can travel to 122 countries without a visa? According to the Visa ... Read More

News

Save this week: Win a full year’s salary

Are you looking for a bank account to better manage your finances? Check out how transferring your salary to ... Read More

Your Money

Five personal finance options for UAE Nationals

Are you looking for extra cash to renovate your home, plan a wedding or your next holiday? Banks ... Read More

Accounts

How to open a bank account with NBAD

Are you looking for a bank account to manage your finances? Explore your options at the various local ... Read More

In The Media

Regional Ecosystem High on Agenda at Souqalmal FINTECH

Zawya published an article on the FINTECH event hosted by Souqalmal in collaboration with Google and INSEAD. The event ... Read More

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Save this week: Can online banking win you cash?

Wondering how your daily banking can reward you? Using online banking to make transactions such as bill payments, ... Read More

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Save this week: Deals to catch before you fly

Planning a holiday or a business trip? If you're looking for deals on flight bookings, check out how ... Read More

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Save this week: Get cashback on your grocery spends

Buying grocery is an unavoidable expense. Find out how you can save on your daily expenses this week ... Read More

Accounts

Investment Accounts Terms and Definitions

Accounts

Investment Accounts Rules and Regulations

Term deposit accounts can be opened for different tenures ranging from 1 month to 12 month. Cash withdrawals ... Read More

Accounts

Savings Accounts Rules and Regulations

Customers cannot open an account until all the documentations are received by the bank and are in opinion ... Read More

Health Insurance

Health Insurance Rules and Regulations

According to a law by Dubai Health Authority (DHA) which came into effect in January 2014, it is ... Read More

Health Insurance

Health Insurance Terms and Definitions

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Home Insurance Terms and Definitions

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