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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
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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
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Sharjah announces fines for vehicles still displaying National Day stickers
Every motorist is obliged to pull the National Day celebration stickers down by Saturday (December 6), Sharjah Police said. Motorists, who have not removed the stickers from their vehicles is hours after the deadline will be subject to
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UAE residents send up to 3 times money to India as rupee plunges
It was well-timed too as the rupee plummeted to its all-time low against the UAE dirham, prompting a rush among Indian residents in that country
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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
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UAE: Indian schools to follow unified academic calendar starting April 2026
The Indian curriculum schools in the UAE will officially transition to Ministry of Education’s (MOE) common academic calendar from April
Read MoreUAE 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 employees in Dubai. “The talent pool has grown so much over the last number of years. Dubai
Read MoreUAE Lottery's Dh100-million win to be paid in a single transaction
The UAE Lottery has said that the recently won Dh100-million jackpot will be paid as a tax-free lump sum “in a single transaction, without deductions or installments”. The country’s biggest-ever lottery win will be released
Read MoreSalary, 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 legislation states that the Digital Dirham is “legal tender for payment of any amount”.
Read MoreNo photography allowed: UAE authority informs residents of drill
A natural disaster drill is being conducted on Thursday, October 23, the authorities announced. Ras Al Khaimah Police in a statement have advised that military vehicles will be used during the drill and have urged residents to give passage for
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