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UAE Cracks Down on Distracted Driving with Strict Fines
Drivers Face AED 800 Fine, Black Points for Using Phones and Other Distractions Behind the Wheel The UAE continues to strengthen road safety ....
Cybercrime Arrests in Dubai - Report by Detained in Dubai
A recent report released by Detained in Dubai, a service to support those facing criminal hurdles within the country claims that there has been an ....
Qatar Warns Against Verbal Abuse Through Phone Calls and
Under Article 330 of the Qatar Penal Code, insulting or verbally abusing another person through a telephone call or any other private form of ....
UAE Eid Al Adha: Can private sector employees take Monday
Many private sector employees in the UAE are wishing Monday will be a day off too, which would transform the official six-day Eid Al Adha break into ....
UAE's new salary rule: Fines, work permit, travel bans for
As per the new Wage Protection System rules (WPS), you will need to receive your salary on or before the first day of every month provided your ....
UAE sets unified salary deadline for private sector from
New WPS rule UAE: UAE implements fresh Wage Protection System law, uniform salaries in private sector enforced to be paid on 1st day of every ....
UAE Traffic Rules Walking on Highway Shoulder can Cost AED
A fine of AED 400 if you walk on the highway shoulder in UAE. Authorities had warned that walking on highway shoulders, which are reserved only for ....
Crime, disturbance reports fall in Q1 2026: Dubai Police
Dubai — The number of notices for criminal and disturbing reports fell across Dubai during the first batch of 2026, with Dubai Police owing the ....
MOHRE mandates free internet, 24-hour clinics and
As part of its efforts to increase living standards, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has provided the required regulations ....
UAE to introduce Arabic Language Law by 2027 to protect
A comprehensive policy to improve the role of the Arabic language in the country will include a wide-range of government initiatives across various ....
Abu Dhabi court rejects bank’s nearly Dh950,000 loan case
A bank's lawsuit seeking the recovery of Dh949,938 from a woman and her guarantor has been thrown out by the Abu Dhabi Commercial Court as they ....
UAE Gratuity Guide: Is It Calculated on Basic or Gross
Wondering how companies calculate your UAE end-of-service gratuity? Does it use your basic salary or your full gross wage? Let's explore exactly ....
Lost Your Job in Dubai? How to end your lease without heavy
I have read that losing your job is one of the most stressful experiences you can face, not only, but even more so when you are an expat and live in ....
Abu Dhabi Police arrest 109 individuals for filming,
Abu Dhabi Police statement included a list of all 109 individuals arrested against violating the above-mentioned provisions, including UAE nationals ....
The Dh600,000 'Police' Robbery: Businessman Duped
In a city where security is the benchmark of all things good and bad, five men have just learnt by bitter experience that Dubai is not in the ....
No new UAE strict laws to prevent foreign investors from
Authorities in Dubai issued an early-morning fact check statement on Thursday, denying reports that the UAE had imposed tough laws to stop foreign ....
US‑Israel war with Iran Day 12: What UAE residents need
The UAE has sought global action over Iran’s missile and drone strikes, which it says are violations of international law. Dubai released ....
Dubai Police arrest 26 beggars in first week of Ramadan
During the first week of Ramadan, Dubai Police also apprehended beggars of numerous nationalities as part of an annual initiative which they are ....