The General Pension and Social Security Authority clarified that UAE public sector employers adjust pension contributions each month based on current pay, whereas private sector firms calculate contributions on the salary set in January. Mid‑year salary hikes therefore do not affect private pension contributions until the next calendar year.
Dubai has announced the official holiday for Hijri New Year for government employees on Friday, June 27, translating into a three-day weekend.
Normal working hours are expected to resume on Monday, June 30.
The holiday will apply to government entities, departments...
January 1, 2025, Wednesday, will be a public holiday for government employees in the UAE, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources announced on Friday.
This will be the first public holiday in the country during the upcoming year.
The advisory...
For the last public holiday of the year, government employees in the UAE will get a 4-day weekend for this year's National Day celebrations, now called Eid Al Etihad.
December 2 and 3, Monday and Tuesday, will be paid holidays...
Dubai: It has been decided to pay the salaries of government employees in Dubai early on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council,...
The possibility of granting leave to government employees who are looking to start their own projects, with the aim of empowering ambitious government agency employees in the field of entrepreneurship.
It seems that government employees in Saudi Arabia will soon...
Sharjah announced remote work for all government employees due to unstable weather conditions prevailing across the UAE. Federal workers will be working from home on Tuesday, April 16.
The announcement comes after the UAE announced remote work for all government employees...
The Human Resources Authority in Sharjah has released the updated working schedule for government entities in anticipation of the forthcoming holy month of Ramadan. The official announcement delineates the designated working hours applicable to government departments, institutions, and related bodies...
The UAE Cabinet issued Resolution No. 172, introducing administrative penalties for non‑Muslim worship sites that violate the 2023 federal law. The measure details reporting, suspension, training and appeal processes.
The United States targeted a communications tower on Iran’s Sirik island with MQ‑1 drones. Iran responded by destroying a US‑installed radar on Bahrain’s island. Both sides claim drone involvement.
A server fault halted Microsoft 365 services for more than half a day, impacting email, collaboration and AI tools across continents. Companies from airlines to stock exchanges reported delays and workarounds.
The fourth day of Bahrain’s Marahi 2026 fair attracted thousands of families, school groups and investors. Officials praised the event as a key platform for boosting local agriculture and animal husbandry.
A pair of collisions on Sheikh Khalifa Road in Fujairah claimed 14 lives and left 30 people wounded. Victims included nationals from the UAE, India, Oman, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan and Brazil.
