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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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Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan announces Golden Visa for nurses

Dubai will now offer golden visas to nurses employed with Dubai Health who have served for more than 15...

Dubai’s Salik to launch ‘customised tags’ for corporate customers

Dubai’s exclusive toll gate operator, Salik, is in the process of launching a new ‘Customised Tags’ initiative, allowing corporate customers to personalise Salik tags...

UAE offers multiple-entry permit to foreigners applying for Blue Residence visa

The UAE has launched a 180-day permit for expats to apply for the Blue Residency visa — a 10-year residency granted to individuals who...

Dubai’s Global Village announces extension of Season 29

Sad to see one of your favourite destinations wrapping up for the summer? The good news is that Dubai's Global Village, one of the...

UAE starts easing penalties for companies late to register taxes

Dubai: The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced that it has started applying a UAE Cabinet Decision to waive fines for some businesses that...