As part of ‘Our Flexible Summer,’ work will be suspended on Fridays, and the workday will be reduced to seven hours for the participating Dubai government entities
Emiratisation offers the opportunity to tap into a pool of motivated local talent and contribute to national development goals, says ARC Talent’s Abdul-Rahman Risilia
LinkedIn has a suite of tools that leverage AI to aide job seekers and recruiters make the perfect match
A recent survey found that only 1 in 20 Gen Z workers possess the “green skills” necessary to combat the climate crisis
Daily working hours, in the morning and evening shifts, shall not exceed eight hours during the months of the midday break
The list of holidays, is applicable for both government and private sectors, unless stated otherwise
While the dates are tentatively set, final confirmation will come from the official moon sighting committee in Saudi Arabia
A recent survey of over a hundred CEOs and board members in the Middle East highlights concerns about leadership attraction, development, and planning
Dubai government’s directive for remote work applies to all government employees in the emirate, except for those in essential roles
The NCM has forecast moderate to heavy rain accompanied by occasional lightning and thunder on Thursday, May 2.
Recent survey results show a direct link between English language skills and higher salaries in the kingdom
The NCM forecasts moderate to heavy rain accompanied by occasional lightning and thunder later in the night into Thursday
The unemployment insurance was rolled out in January 2023 and is mandatory for all employees
According to the latest calculations based on the Islamic astronomical calendar, the month of Ramadan is expected to be a 30-day one
The official Eid date depends on the spotting of the moon closer to the end of the month of Ramadan
According to the notification, working hours for the private sector have been curtailed by two hours on a daily basis
According to the government circular, ministries and federal entities will adhere to a specific schedule during Ramadan
LinkedIn data reveals that 62 per cent of UAE and Saudi professionals will seek out new opportunities that better align with their needs and values in 2024
The adverse weather conditions are attributed to a surface low-pressure system extending from the southwest, accompanied by humid south-easterly winds
The meteorological authority has issued an advisory urging residents to observe safety protocols, particularly in areas prone to heavy rainfall
These flexible work types may be granted to employees by federal authorities under exceptional circumstances
Skills shortage could see organisations in the UAE, “invest significantly, as well as in a range of innovative approaches to attract the best candidates”
More than one-third of companies have plans to raise wages by up to 5 per cent
The survey revealed that the UAE’s job market is seeing a growing demand for digital skills, with IT being considered the leading industry for potential growth
Better salaries and a better work-life balance, are the top reasons for seeking a job change, as 62 per cent employees consider a job move this year
Companies that fail to meet the new Emiratisation targets in 2024 face Dhs96,000 for each Emirati not hired
Hear from an expert on the UAE’s newly implemented end-of-service benefits scheme
The ministry warned that companies that fail to comply with Emiratisation will be required to pay fines from January 2024
The UAE job market, while continuing to attract new talent, is stabilising as we head into the new year
More than a third of the employees surveyed in the UAE and the kingdom expressed dissatisfaction with their current employee benefits packages