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UAE: Stricter car ownership rules proposed to ease traffic between Dubai, Sharjah
Dubai's vehicle growth rate has crossed the 8 per cent mark, well above the global figure of 2 percent, according to the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure. Suhail Al Mazrouei has described this increase as abnormal and pointed out
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UAE employees work 7 unpaid overtime hours per week on average
A new survey revealed that UAE professionals work an average of seven additional hours weekly, equivalent to 3.5 days a month of unpaid overtime, which is disrupting their work-life balance. Published by research agency Perspectus,
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UAE: 3 teens die in speeding car crash on way to iftar gathering
On the evening of Monday 17 March, three Emirati brothers were killed in a car crash in Wadi Al Helo. As the driver drove the vehicle at speeding, the vehicle had to roll over at least five to six times before rolling down in the
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UAE announces Eid Al Fitr 2025 holidays for private sector employees
Abu Dhabi: Private sector employees in the UAE will enjoy a paid holiday from March 30 to April 1 on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr. The
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UAE labour law: 13 types of work permits to hire employees in private sector
The UAE labour law is vital in ensuring a balance and thriving workforce within the private sector. The legislation establishes the baseline for
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UAE: Vaping crisis among students sparks urgent calls for stricter measures
Vaping is becoming a major issue of concern among students in the UAE and it has drawn the attention of schools, communities, and medical
Read MoreRamadan in UAE: Non-Muslim volunteers join fasting Muslims to distribute iftar in labour camps
Since the onset of Ramadan, volunteers have shown a remarkable degree of empathy by going directly to the labor housing in Al Quoz after their regular job shifts end. As part of the GDRFA initiative known as the “Goodness Bus”,
Read MoreUAE: Two fined Dh600,000 for employing 12 workers illegally
A court in the UAE has sentenced two people to fines of Dh600,000 each for the unlawful employment of 12 workers. The two were picked up in the checks carried out in February. The 12 workers were fined Dh1,000 and subsequently deported from the
Read MoreUAE: Why residents are opting for longer saving deposits with banks, schemes
More and more people in the UAE are turning to long-term saving deposits with banks and saving schemes. What’s the motivation behind this? They are looking to take advantage of extremely high returns while interest and profit rates are at
Read MoreUAE: 15,000 direct jobs to be created as Dubai to add 11,300 new hotel rooms by 2027
Cavendish Maxwell’s research suggests that over 11,300 hotel rooms will be available in Dubai by the year 2027, with 4,620 of them opening this year alone. The new room openings will likely generate a plethora of new direct and
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