AGFE philanthropic initiatives address Arab youth unemployment
BCG’s Future Skills Architect tool says UAE has a 15.1 point lead above global average
Its Purchasing Managers’ Index rose to 51.5 in September from 50.9 in August
Output rose for the fourth straight month
Construction as well as the wholesale and retail industry are leading the upswing
All establishments are to comply with this directive and employers must book a round ticket for employees availing of this facility
The provisions of the new resolution are only applicable to expatriate employees
The policy will be gradually applied to all the other emirates across the country
Employers are seeking candidates with specialist skills, industry experience, and systems knowledge
Up to 82 per cent of UAE business leaders find it challenging to employ relevant talent, finds study
The airline is especially looking to hire Emiratis
The move will see permanent residency granted to “exceptional” professionals
Private sector employees in the kingdom receive four days off for each of the Eid holidays and leave for paternity
The new legislation seeks to increase the annual leave allowance and hike monthly salaries for expats in the private sector
Long term visas will be granted to investors, entrepreneurs, specialists in the medical, scientific, research and technical fields and outstanding students
The new rules will see visitor and tourist visas extended for up to 60 days
From Tuesday outlets selling select items must ensure 70 per cent of jobs are held by Saudis
The government wants the majority of retail roles in 12 areas to be held by Saudis from early September
Some workers will receive an extra long Eid break this year
Expat fees introduced this year will continue to increase until 2020, clarifies ministry
The new requirement will come into force from later this year
The exodus comes after more than 277,000 expats left their jobs in the fourth quarter
The UAE Cabinet has also added an insurance scheme in place of bank guarantees when recruiting private sector workers
Following a series of major changes relating to taxation, legislation and economic performance over the last 12 months, Gulf Business explores how the regional pay packet has been impacted
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation is leading a drive to prioritise the hiring of Emiratis
An insight into earnings in Saudi Arabia from the 2018 Gulf Business Salary Survey
An insight into earnings in the UAE from the 2018 Gulf Business Salary Survey
The $80-107 monthly levy was introduced in January
Citizens and residents will now have to prove they can afford domestic help
Saudi Arabia showed the weakest salary growth across the GCC region