Dubai Police have warned jobseekers against fraudulent part-time job offers designed to steal banking information or draw unsuspecting applicants into illegal financial transactions.

The Anti-Fraud Centre at the General Department of Criminal Investigation stressed that legitimate part-time opportunities come from legally licensed businesses with verifiable identities and addresses. Genuine offers should also outline clear employment terms, the rights and responsibilities of both parties, and proper recruitment procedures, according to a Dubai Police news report.

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The warning forms part of Dubai Police’s participation in the Ministry of Interior’s “A Safe UAE Starts with Your Digital Awareness” campaign, launched in October alongside Cybersecurity Awareness Month to raise awareness of online fraud and cybercrime.

How fake job offers work

The Anti-Fraud Centre said scammers often target people seeking additional income by advertising attractive part-time opportunities that turn out to be fraudulent.

These schemes may involve attempts to obtain applicants’ banking details or persuade them to make or facilitate illegal financial transfers linked to criminal activities.

Dubai Police urged jobseekers to verify a prospective employer’s identity and legal status before sharing personal information, accepting an offer or transferring money.

Applicants should check company names and registration details through official channels and ensure they are communicating with a legitimate, identifiable employer.

The centre also stressed that jobseekers should never pay fees to secure employment.

Never share banking details or OTPs

Dubai Police warned jobseekers against sharing banking information or one-time passwords (OTPs) with individuals or companies claiming to offer employment.

Applicants were also advised to avoid clicking on unfamiliar links received through social media or messaging applications.

The Anti-Fraud Centre highlighted another major warning sign: an employer asking applicants to receive money into their personal bank accounts and transfer it to another party in exchange for a commission.

Jobseekers who receive such requests should immediately stop communicating with the organisation, as the arrangement could be linked to illegal financial activities.

Report suspicious job offers

Dubai Police urged the public to remain vigilant and avoid responding to suspicious employment advertisements, particularly those promising easy earnings without clear recruitment procedures.

The Anti-Fraud Centre encouraged anyone who encounters fraudulent job offers, suspicious accounts or potentially malicious links to report them through the Dubai Police eCrime platform or by calling 901.

Dubai Police reiterated that public awareness and careful verification are essential to preventing online fraud and protecting jobseekers from financial exploitation.

Saudi Arabia issued emergency warnings across Mecca, Jeddah, Taif and Yanbu on Saturday following reports of hostile aerial threats, as the kingdom faced renewed missile attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group, according to Reuters.

Saudi Civil Defense briefly alerted residents in the four cities to potential danger before announcing approximately 10 minutes later that the threat had passed.

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The warnings came amid escalating hostilities between the Saudi-led coalition and the Houthis, raising security concerns across several parts of the kingdom.

Coalition intercepts ballistic missiles

The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen’s Houthis said it had intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the group towards Taif and Yanbu on Saturday.

The interceptions marked the latest development in a series of cross-border attacks as hostilities between the coalition and the Houthis continued, heightening concerns over the security situation in Saudi Arabia.

Recent attacks raise security concerns

The latest incident came two days after the Houthis claimed responsibility for attacks targeting Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry in Riyadh, facilities belonging to oil giant Saudi Aramco in the Red Sea city of Yanbu, and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam.

Saudi authorities said two people were killed in Dammam. However, the kingdom has not confirmed the Houthi claims concerning attacks on the Defence Ministry in Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu.

Meanwhile, Saudi Aramco instructed employees to evacuate its headquarters in Dhahran on Thursday, Reuters reported, citing six people familiar with the matter.

The Saudi-led coalition also announced on Thursday that it had intercepted drones over Riyadh and Medina, adding to concerns over aerial threats across the kingdom.

A day earlier, the Houthis denied launching drones towards Medina after the coalition reported intercepting unmanned aerial vehicles over the holy city and Saudi Arabia’s Eastern region.

Ras Al Khaimah has ordered the immediate closure of all public beaches across the emirate until further notice, with residents and visitors urged to comply with official safety instructions.

The announcement was issued on Saturday, October 24, by the Ras Al Khaimah Public Services Department, in coordination with Ras Al Khaimah Police.

Authorities said the precautionary measure was intended to safeguard public safety, adding that the reopening of beaches would be announced in due course.

No specific reason for the closure was immediately disclosed.

The decision follows an oil spill from a marine tanker that has affected parts of the UAE’s northern coastline, prompting precautionary beach closures in neighbouring emirates.

The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment earlier confirmed that the spill had reached beaches in Umm Al Quwain, leading to the temporary closure of all beaches and coastal areas in the emirate.

Sharjah authorities also announced the temporary closure of Al Hamriyah Beach on Friday, October 23, as a precaution against marine pollution.

The ministry said odours reported by residents in Sharjah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain posed no health risk. Environmental monitoring and clean-up operations are continuing.

Residents and visitors in Ras Al Khaimah have been advised to follow official announcements for updates on when beaches will reopen.

Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile targeting Riyadh early on Saturday as well as a drone in the kingdom’s Eastern Region, in the latest cross-border attacks by Yemen’s Houthi militia.

Major General Turki Al-Malki, spokesperson for the Saudi-led Coalition, confirmed the interceptions in separate statements carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

“Air defences intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward Riyadh,” Al-Malki said in a statement issued at 4.49am local time.

Earlier, at 3.35am, the coalition announced that an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) had been intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Region.

Saudi Civil Defence issued early warning alerts shortly after 4am covering Riyadh, Najran and Wadi Al-Dawasir, warning residents of potential aerial threats.

The coalition’s initial announcements did not report any casualties or damage from Saturday’s interceptions.

Missile and drone attacks

The latest interceptions came just a day after Saudi air defences destroyed two ballistic missiles targeting Riyadh and Khamis Mushait, along with two drones launched towards the kingdom’s southern region.

On Friday, October 23, Al-Malki confirmed that the missiles had been intercepted in separate incidents, extending a series of aerial threats reported across Saudi Arabia in recent weeks.

The renewed attacks follow deadly strikes on Saudi aviation infrastructure earlier this month.

On October 10, a Houthi-claimed attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport killed 13 people and injured more than 300, triggering widespread disruption to air travel. Further attacks and interceptions followed in subsequent days.

Abu Dhabi plans to integrate more than 2,000 UAE nationals into its private-school teaching workforce over the next five years under a new Emiratisation policy that combines recruitment commitments from major education operators with training, qualification and employment support.

The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) announced the policy in collaboration with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (NAFIS) and five private education operators: SABIS, Taaleem, GEMS Education, International Community Schools and Liwa Education, a WAM report said.

The initiative introduces Emiratisation targets specifically for teaching positions in Abu Dhabi’s private schools, complementing existing federal requirements. It also establishes a framework to help schools recruit, train and employ Emirati educators, with an initial focus on Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies.

Private school groups pledge hundreds of jobs

The participating education operators have committed to recruiting hundreds of Emirati educators as the policy moves into implementation.

Taaleem has pledged to recruit more than 200 Emirati educators, while SABIS has committed to more than 150 appointments. GEMS Education plans to recruit more than 120, International Community Schools more than 77, and Liwa Education more than 61.

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The commitments build on an agreement ADEK signed with Aldar Education in May 2026, under which the education operator pledged to create more than 300 opportunities for Emirati educators.

By expanding its partnerships, ADEK aims to connect its new targets with concrete recruitment and training commitments from private-school employers. The participating operators will help develop approaches to identifying candidates, preparing them for teaching roles and placing them in schools.

ADEK said it would continue working with private schools across Abu Dhabi to support implementation, provide access to national talent and help institutions progress towards the new targets.

The policy combines recruitment expectations with support measures, including access to screened Emirati candidates, funded qualification pathways and practical, school-based training. These measures are intended to help schools meet the targets while building a sustainable pipeline of qualified teachers.

Training and financial support underpin recruitment drive

The Emiratisation programme relies on coordination between ADEK, MOHRE and NAFIS to connect prospective teachers with training and employment opportunities.

NAFIS provides eligible UAE nationals with access to funded training, financial assistance and structured routes into private-sector careers. MOHRE supports the employment and training mechanisms through which candidates can enter private schools and contribute towards applicable Emiratisation requirements.

One of the initiatives supporting this approach is the Emirati Student Employment Contract programme. It allows UAE nationals to join an employer while still studying and receive financial support, a monthly salary, pension registration and practical on-the-job training. Participants are also counted towards their employers’ Emiratisation targets.

The arrangements are intended to reduce barriers to entering the profession and give candidates opportunities to gain workplace experience while developing the qualifications and skills required for teaching.

Three pathways aim to widen access to teaching

ADEK is also developing the supply of Emirati candidates through programmes designed for people at different stages of their education and careers.

The Midad short-term programme, launched earlier in 2026, offers UAE nationals an entry point to explore teaching. Kon Moallim, introduced in 2025, provides promising candidates with a sponsored postgraduate qualification in education.

Both programmes are designed and delivered in partnership with the Emirates College for Advanced Education (ECAE).

A further route is the Teachers Programme, a NAFIS initiative delivered by ECAE in partnership with ADEK. It is designed to connect Emirati jobseekers and people seeking a career change with specialised training, classroom preparation and employment opportunities in private education.

The programme has two pathways: Teacher and Teacher Assistant. The structure is intended to accommodate candidates with different qualification levels and provide more than one route into the profession, subject to approved eligibility requirements.

Eligible participants enrolled in the Teacher pathway may receive a monthly financial incentive of up to AED4,000 through NAFIS during the training period.

Together, the programmes are intended to help private schools identify candidates, prepare them for classroom responsibilities and support their transition into employment.

Educator standards and student support remain central

The policy is anchored in the Abu Dhabi Educators’ Proficiency Framework, developed by ADEK and ECAE. The framework sets out the professional values and skills expected of educators across the emirate.

Its principles include UAE national identity and cultural respect, integrity and ethical responsibility, compassion and community, excellence and intellectual curiosity, lifelong learning and innovation, and collaboration.

The framework provides a common reference for developing educators while linking professional expectations with the emirate’s wider education priorities.

Increasing Emirati representation in classrooms is also intended to strengthen schools’ ability to support students with varied learning needs. ADEK said the collaboration would expand pathways into specialised education and improve schools’ access to qualified professionals who can contribute to inclusive learning, student wellbeing and more individualised support for Students of Determination.

Implementation will unfold over five years

The policy’s targets and partnerships establish a five-year timetable for expanding Emirati participation in private-school teaching. Recruitment is expected to progress gradually, beginning with Social Studies, Arabic and Islamic Studies positions.

The approach brings together employer commitments, training programmes and financial support rather than relying on recruitment targets alone. Its implementation will depend on converting those commitments into appointments and ensuring candidates obtain the preparation and qualifications required for their roles.

For private education operators, the policy creates a clearer framework for recruiting Emirati teachers while providing access to training and employment pathways. For UAE nationals, it establishes routes into teaching that range from introductory programmes to postgraduate qualifications and supported entry-level positions.

ADEK’s stated objective is to expand the national teaching workforce while maintaining professional standards across Abu Dhabi’s private schools. The scale of recruitment over the coming five years will be a key measure of the policy’s implementation and its ability to create lasting careers for Emirati educators.

The announcement forms part of Abu Dhabi’s broader effort to develop its education workforce, with the new policy linking national talent development more directly to the staffing needs of private schools.

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