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Qatar, North Macedonia Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperation

Qatar and North Macedonia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation in the labour sector, with a focus ....

UAE employees want health insurance and flexible working

Employees across the UAE and Gulf region are increasingly valuing meaningful workplace benefits such as health insurance, wellbeing support, flexible ....

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 ....

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 ....

Sick during an epidemic in UAE? New law says you keep full

The amendments to the federal draft law on fighting communicable diseases were approved by the Federal National Council (FNC), and ensure that ....

UAE announces Dh100,000 prizes, fee discounts for Emirates

Companies creating outstanding workplaces and employees making a meaningful impact on the UAE’s labour market could soon be rewarded with cash ....

Will shorter Ramadan hours affect UAE workplace output?

Ramadan hours for private sector employees will be shorter this year with working hours reduced by 2 hours during the month of fasting. Though ....

Long weekend: Some UAE companies offer up to 2-day break

With Christmas approaching, a few offices in the UAE are giving internal off for the day and may be Boxing Day, making it a full-fledged break ....

Many UAE workplaces push for miscarriage leave to support

An increasing number of employers across the UAE are now providing miscarriage bereavement leaves, suggesting a change in wellness policies in this ....

Ramadan in UAE: How to ensure productivity in the workplace

The practice of fasting leads to reduced workplace productivity since it impacts both energy levels and cognitive performance as well as emotional ....

Over 50% UAE employees feel overwhelmed by change

As per the finding of the survey, only 35 percent expressed that they actually rely on their manager while dealing with change at the ....