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UAE Expands Worker Protections in First Half of 2026 with
DUBAI — The UAE's worker protection system delivered more than Dh832 million in compensation to employees during the first half of 2026, as ....
UAE Introduces New Licensing Fees for Businesses Playing
Dubai: The UAE's Ministry of Economy and Tourism has introduced new licensing fees for businesses that play music commercially, with collections ....
Can Women on a Husband-Sponsored UAE Residence Visa Work?
Eligible residents sponsored by family members can work without transferring their residence sponsorship to an employer, but the appropriate work ....
Changing Jobs in the UAE? What Employees Should Know About
A job change does not automatically trigger a labour ban, but employees need to follow UAE Labour Law rules on contract termination, probation, ....
Saudi Arabia Reinforces Animal Welfare Rules with Tough
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has reinforced its animal welfare protections, warning that cruelty, neglect and other prohibited practices can lead to ....
Abu Dhabi court orders parents to delete children's photos
Parents who share photographs or videos of their children online could face serious legal consequences, after an Abu Dhabi court ordered two divorced ....
Qatar, seven Arab and Islamic countries condemn Israeli
DOHA — The foreign ministers of Qatar, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt have ....
Can your employer in the UAE refuse to extend your annual
It is a situation many UAE residents face: you are already on annual leave, something urgent comes up at home, and you ask for a few more days. You ....
UAE jobs: Can your employer refuse an annual leave
You are on annual leave when an emergency comes up at home. You still have leave days left, so you ask for an extension — and your employer ....
Abu Dhabi Court Jails Two for Installing Illegal Emergency
Abu Dhabi’s criminal court has sentenced two individuals to jail after they were found guilty of installing unauthorised emergency and police ....
Traffic Offences and the Black Points System in the UAE: A
The United Arab Emirates operates one of the strictest traffic enforcement regimes in the world, combining financial penalties with a demerit system ....
The Personal Status Law for Non-Muslims in the UAE: Abu
In just a few years, the United Arab Emirates has transformed the way family law applies to its large non-Muslim expatriate population, introducing ....
OIC welcomes Belgium, Netherlands moves to ban Israeli
JEDDAH — The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has welcomed decisions by the Belgian and Dutch governments to ban imports of products ....
Alcohol Laws and Personal Conduct Regulations in the UAE:
The United Arab Emirates has significantly modernised its alcohol and personal-conduct laws in recent years, moving from a strict framework toward a ....
Types of Work Contracts in the UAE: Fixed-Term, Part-Time,
Understanding the different types of employment contracts is essential for anyone working or hiring in the United Arab Emirates. Since the ....
Arab League Condemns Iran’s Attacks on Oman, UAE and
Doha, QNA — The Arab League strongly condemned the recent Iranian attacks targeting areas in Oman, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait, ....
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: De escalating
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has urged both Iran and the United States to take immediate steps to de ....
Article 425 of the UAE Penal Code: What the Law Says About
Article 425 of the UAE's Penal Code — formally Federal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 on the Issuance of the Crimes and Penalties Law — ....