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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
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Some UAE banks still set minimum salary requirement of Dh5,000 for personal loans
The Central Bank of the UAE has lifted the ceiling for personal loans without a minimum salary. “This is a significant gamechanger for the UAE,” according to experts who believe that the move will help them raise finance for
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UAE: Residents can soon co-own properties with others by paying just Dh500
Investors can now own property with up to hundreds of other people and shell out as little as Dh500. This follows the news that Property Finder has teamed up with Stake to provide new opportunities for a broader group of real estate
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UAE jobs: Flydubai hires nearly 90% staff from Dubai; how to apply
Flydubai, which has ordered 225 aircraft worth $37 billion (Dh135.7 billion) at the ongoing Dubai Airshow 2025, hires close to nine out of 10 of its
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5-day paid holiday for Sharjah government employees for 54th Eid Al Etihad
Sharjah has declared the public holiday for government workers on the 54th Union Day. Monday, December 1 and Tuesday, December 2 will be holidays
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Salary, payments in Digital Dirhams? New UAE law puts e-currency on par with cash
The UAE has enacted a new law to give its digital currency, known as the Digital Dirham, legal status equal to cash and physical coins and notes. The
Read MoreDubai: No plans to run Global Village all year-round, says top official
Plans are not on the cards to make the entertainment destination Global Village open throughout the year, despite its overwhelming success. Dubai Holdings Entertainment (DHE) , which manages the destination, said: “It is something we have
Read More‘Depression meant weak faith’: UAE residents challenge mental health stigma
Mental health is finally off limits for some UAE residents — despite a culture where admitting to emotional challenges was once considered a sign of weak faith or character. A growing number of Emiratis and expats understand that stress,
Read MoreDiwali gold buying ends in losses: UAE shoppers lose thousands of dirhams as prices fall
Gold and jewellery buyers who bought at peak rates during the Diwali festival this week, have quickly watched the value of their purchases erode. The metal’s prices fell steeply after the festival, incurring the buyers in the UAE losses of
Read MoreHow Indoor Play Areas Help Nurture Young Minds in the UAE
Kids enjoy playing. It’s not all just fun and games; playing is a great way to acquire new skills, socialize, and blossom into self-assured young individuals. Within the UAE, many parents and families are realizing the value of the
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