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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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Return to online school: UAE families juggle work and life as homes become classrooms

Schools across the UAE resumed the new academic term online, but for many families, the shift has once again...

Air India allows passengers to rebook to India from any airport in UAE without any extra charge.

Stranded passengers in the UAE can now rebook their cancelled Air India Express flights from any airport in the country to any destination in...

Big News from UAE: New Glass-Domed Mosque Opens in Sharjah

As the sun sets over Al Dhaid, the inside of newly opened Al Nasr Mosque begins to glow. Golden light pours through a giant...

Dubai Gold Prices Fall Below Dh600/Gram, Drop Dh11 in 24 Hours

Gold prices dropped below Dh600 per gram in Dubai on Friday morning as the yellow metal slipped below $5,000, reaching close to a one-week...

Gold Prices Stable in Dubai Morning Trade – 24K Around Dh610

Gold Prices: At 9am UAE time, the 24K gold price was trading at Dh610.75 per gram, slightly up from last night’s close. Among the...