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UAE employees work 7 unpaid overtime hours per week on
A new survey revealed that UAE professionals work an average of seven additional hours weekly, equivalent to 3.5 days a month of unpaid ....
UAE: 3 teens die in speeding car crash on way to iftar
On the evening of Monday 17 March, three Emirati brothers were killed in a car crash in Wadi Al Helo. As the driver drove the vehicle ....
UAE announces Eid Al Fitr 2025 holidays for private sector
Abu Dhabi: Private sector employees in the UAE will enjoy a paid holiday from March 30 to April 1 on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr. The ....
UAE labour law: 13 types of work permits to hire employees
The UAE labour law is vital in ensuring a balance and thriving workforce within the private sector. The legislation establishes the baseline for ....
UAE: Vaping crisis among students sparks urgent calls for
Vaping is becoming a major issue of concern among students in the UAE and it has drawn the attention of schools, communities, and medical ....
Ramadan in UAE: Non-Muslim volunteers join fasting Muslims
Since the onset of Ramadan, volunteers have shown a remarkable degree of empathy by going directly to the labor housing in Al Quoz after their ....
UAE: Two fined Dh600,000 for employing 12 workers illegally
A court in the UAE has sentenced two people to fines of Dh600,000 each for the unlawful employment of 12 workers. The two were picked up in the ....
UAE: Why residents are opting for longer saving deposits
More and more people in the UAE are turning to long-term saving deposits with banks and saving schemes. What’s the motivation behind this? They ....
UAE: 15,000 direct jobs to be created as Dubai to add
Cavendish Maxwell’s research suggests that over 11,300 hotel rooms will be available in Dubai by the year 2027, with 4,620 of them opening this ....
UAE: Shisha, cigarettes after iftar? Smoking during Ramadan
Ramadhan: One month of the year in which smoking can be even more damaging than outside the fast But some experts warned that this is due ....
Fasting, wearing abaya: How UAE non-Muslims are embracing
More Non-Muslim Expats in UAE Doing This to Celebrate Ramadan You watch of them fast with their Muslim friends, and then you hear them ....
UAE announces Eid Al Fitr holiday dates for public sector
On Monday, the UAE announced Eid Al Fitr holiday dates for government sector employees nationwide. On its part, the Federal Authority for ....
Dubai Police honour expat who saved 5 from sinking SUV
Shahvez Khan, a 28-year-old trainee auditor from India, was given a police medal and a Dh1,000 cash award by Dubai Police for bravery ....
UAE: Posting high-resolution photos on social media could
Like to post quality photos on social media? Which in turn should make you step back — Posting high-resolution images may lead to ....
Dubai: Scammer sells fake bracelets worth Dh35,000 for
An Asia Man who sold counterfeit fancy bracelets and claimed to be selling high-end bracelets, but instead he deceived a luxury retailer, had ....
UAE NMO warns of legal action as social media users urged
The National Media Office (NMO) on Friday reiterated the necessity for social media users in the UAE to adhere to national values and the values ....
UAE gold prices hit record high: Why yellow metal will rise
Analysts said that the US tariffs row and geopolitical development across the world will push gold prices to scale new record high with ....
Gulf countries to consider restricting social media access
Technology firms are in discussions with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations about creating systems to monitor and control social media access for ....