UAE warns workers against violations while relaxing job transfer process / Image: file The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) clarified when employees in the UAE can legally move to a new company after their employment contract ends, while also warning workers that certain violations could lead to a one-year work permit ban.The latest…
Kuwait’s DGCA has launched a new Sahel app service allowing passengers to report airline delays / Image: file Air travelers in Kuwait can now report flight delays, cancellations, refund disputes and baggage problems directly through the government’s Sahel app, as the country’s aviation regulator pushes for faster complaint handling and stronger passenger protection.Kuwait’s Directorate General…
UAE tightens grip on regulated crypto economy with Crypto.com deal / Image: file The UAE has taken another major step toward becoming a global digital finance hub after Crypto.com became the first cryptocurrency platform to receive a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) licence from the Central Bank of the UAE.The licence was granted to the company’s…
Dubai introduces world’s first fully integrated AI smart bus station for commuters / Image: file Dubai has taken another major step in its smart mobility journey with the launch of its first fully integrated smart bus station at Mall of the Emirates. The new station, unveiled by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), combines artificial…
UAE schools remain flexible as authorities prepare major learning model decision / Image: file Students, parents and teachers across the UAE are awaiting a key announcement on May 10 that will determine whether schools and universities continue with remote learning or return fully to classrooms next week.The UAE Ministry of Education confirmed that the country’s…
Saudi Arabia’s PIF decision to end LIV Golf funding raises questions over strategy, while reaffirming continued support for UFC, WWE and boxing. Saudi Arabia’s decision to stop funding LIV Golf after the 2026 season has raised wider questions about the future of the kingdom’s massive spending across global sport, but executives at TKO Group Holdings…
Dubai-based founder and managing director of Emaar Properties, Mohamed Alabbar, has praised Indians for their work ethic and discipline, saying he prefers hiring them because of their dedication and commitment at work.Speaking at the Make it in the Emirates summit in Abu Dhabi, Alabbar discussed how businesses can survive crises and operate through uncertainty, while…
UAE students set for long Eid Al Adha school break as authorities confirm holiday schedule / Image: File Eid Al Adha holidays and the mid-term school break are expected to merge into an extended holiday period later this month. Schools are now adjusting revision timetables, exam preparation plans and parent communication strategies to balance academics…
Saudi Arabia arrests 11,300 illegal residents in week-long crackdown/Representative Image Saudi Arabia’s security authorities have arrested more than 11,000 people for violating residency, labour and border regulations during a nationwide crackdown over one week.The Ministry of Interior said the arrests were carried out between April 23 and April 29 through coordinated inspections involving multiple government…
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah enters the stadium during the Africa Cup of Nations group B soccer match between Egypt and South Africa in Agadir, Morocco, Friday, Dec. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe) What had long looked like a straightforward, high-value move away from Europe is no longer as certain, with Mohamed Salah now leaning towards an…