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Abu Dhabi revises limits of school bag weight for students in private sector

Schools in Abu Dhabi will soon have to ensure that the weight of students' backpack does not exceed 5-10 per cent of their own weight, a revised policy issued by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge says. The...

Abu Dhabi connects private sector with 3 million global companies

Abu Dhabi Business Connect platform contributes to expanding private sector business growth opportunities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi I announced Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry Today, registration is open for local and international companies from all over...

Abu Dhabi extends maternity leave to 90 days for some employees in private sector

Maternity leave has been extended to 90 days for Emirati women who are working in the private sector in Abu Dhabi, authorities have announced. This was among six initiatives that the Department of Community Development (DCD) — Abu Dhabi has...

Oman authorities arrested 110 workers for violating labour law

Muscat: More than 100 expatriate workers have been arrested in connection with labor violations in Oman. Authorities arrest 110 migrant workers from Alwusta That's it. Joint In the Directorate General of Dakhiliya Governorate Inspection team in private sector establishments and...

Saudi Arabia documented more than 7 million employment contracts in the private sector

The Ministry of Resources achieved a reconciliation rate of up to 77% in cases of labor disputes through the “Friendly” dispute settlement program, in addition to developing legislation with the aim of protecting workers’ contractual rights in the Saudi...

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Pakistan govt begins cancelling passports of deportees

Over 7,800 Pakistanis were deported from 2019 to 2025 for different charges. Photo: Reuters Pakistan's government has initiated cancelling the...

Eid Al Adha 2025: Rains hit some parts of UAE as residents celebrate start of holiday

As residents of the UAE celebrate the beginning of the Eid holiday, they were greeted with a welcome break from the rising heat, as...

Eid Al Adha in Dubai: Salik to apply variable toll rates during holiday

Salik PJSC, Dubai’s toll operator, will implement variable road toll pricing on all four days of the Eid El Adha holiday, including Sunday (June...

Dubai to reserve 4 public beaches for families during Eid Al Adha holidays

Four Dubai public beaches will be designated exclusively for families during the Eid Al Adha holiday. The beaches include Jumeirah 2, Jumeirah 3, Umm...

Dubai RTA’s online booking system eases vehicle testing

For Syed Azeez, yearly vehicle testing was one of those chores he kept putting off, until it became urgent. His car’s registration had already...