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Human Resources and Emiratisation

UAE: Private sector employees to get paid holiday on Prophet’s birthday

UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced that Sunday, September 15 (12 Rabi al-Awwal 1446H) will be a paid public holiday for private sector employees to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him). According to...

UAE to check Emiratisation compliance starting July 1

Starting July 1, authorities in the UAE will begin assessing whether private sector companies have achieved their Emiratisation targets for the first half of 2024. Firms with 50 employees or more that haven’t added 1 per cent more Emiratis...

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UAE-Pakistan travel: PIA relaunches direct flights from Dubai to Skardu

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced on May 30 the re-launch of its direct service between Dubai International (DXB) airport...

Schengen visa scam in UAE: Fake travel agents charging Dh4,000, experts warn

With the summer travel season in full swing, UAE residents are being warned about fraudulent travel agents charging thousands of dirhams per person for...

Dubai: No private parking? Residents may need to pay Dh500 for a spot this summer

With the Eid Al Adha break starting next Thursday, many UAE residents preparing for summer travel are facing an unexpected hurdle - soaring private...

UAE introduces new service to verify academic degrees of private sector employees

A new digital project launched in the UAE will help verify the academic qualifications of private sector workers, authorities announced on Monday. The service...

UAE: Minimum bank balance requirement of Dh5,000 suspended

The Central Bank of the UAE on Tuesday asked banks not to increase the minimum balance requirement from Dh3,000 to Dh5,000 for retail customers. The...