A regional conflict reveals that Dubai's business model, built on being a stable oasis immune to local turmoil, is vulnerable. This "shattered illusion" could force businesses to attach a new geopolitical risk premium, fundamentally challenging Dubai's appeal as a hassle-free global hub.
The UK's student loan system is more punitive for lower earners than a true regressive tax. High earners eventually pay off their loans and stop contributing, whereas in a tax system, they would pay forever, which would lower the repayment percentage required from everyone else.
For graduates who are not high earners, making early student loan repayments is illogical. Since their debt is likely to be written off after 30 years anyway, any extra payments are essentially wasted money that could have been saved for emergencies. This strategy only benefits top earners.
The resurgence of line dancing is driven by its function as a "third space" outside of home and work. It caters to modern Gen Z habits, such as lower alcohol consumption and a desire for community away from the digital world, with event rules that often discourage phones and drinking on the dance floor.