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UAE sets minimum wage of Dh6,000 in private sector

The UAE has created a minimum wage of Dh6,000 per month for Emiratis working in the private sector starting January 1, 2026 under a ministerial decision by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre). The update was rolled out

Paid parking to be introduced in Dubai International City

From next month, it will no longer be free for Dubai International City residents or visitors to park their cars. In a notice pasted by authorities at International City, it said paid parking charges would be in force at the

More UAE shoppers turn to diamond jewellery

Gold being traded at record levels in the UAE, demand for diamond jewellery is on the rise shoot-up, experts from leading Dubai jewellers said. Gold prices break records by 2025, valued at approximately $4,549 per ounce worldwide and

UAE weather: Cloudy day with chance of rain; lowest temperature 9°C

The weather in the UAE on Thursday, December 25, 2025 will be fair in general. There will be some clouds over the islands and on the coast

Pakistan Embassy in Abu Dhabi closed on December 25 for Christmas, Quaid-i-Azam Day

The Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi will observe closed holidays on December 25, 2025. The mission announced the death Sunday, Dec. 22.

How much cash you need to buy a Dubai home: Costs, mortgages, payment plans explained

With an increasing number of residents weighing a transition from renting to ownership, real estate analysts said young buyers frequently

Long weekend: Some UAE companies offer up to 2-day break for Christmas

With Christmas approaching, a few offices in the UAE are giving internal off for the day and may be Boxing Day, making it a full-fledged break for their staff. The practice, established by internal company policy rather than official public

Dubai sets new Friday timing for private schools from January 2026

All private schools, in addition to early childhood centres located within the emirate’s private schools, must conclude their school day at 11.30am on Fridays, with effect from January 9, 2026, Dubai’s Knowledge and Human

UAE: Meet the man who grows beard to be ‘natural’ Santa by Christmas

Every September for the last 10 years, David Learman has grown out his pallid white beard as part of an elaborate ritual to get into character before donning his Santa Claus costume. Decked out in a red-and-white suit with impeccable

Sharjah announces 4-day holiday for public sector employees on New Year

Emirate of Sharjah has declared 1st January, Saturday as the holiday for employees working in fields concerning Government of Sharjah and its affiliates. Given that New Year is on a Thursday and Friday marks the first day of the 3-day