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UAE announces new rules for overseas students
UAR approves criteria for students looking to study overseas as it enhances employment market readiness
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Mohammed Ben Sulayem announces bid for second term as FIA President
Ben Sulayem was proud of what had been achieved under his mandate and saw no reason to do anything differently the second time around
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Emirati rally legend Ben Sulayem steers FIA finances to black
The world governing body for motorsports makes $5.3mn surplus in 2024 after years of incurring losses; Operating income for 2024 up 17% to $27.2mn
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Sheikh Mohammed announces simplified UAE home loans, approves $458m housing package
UAE set to slash requirements for citizens looking for home loans in the country
Emirati
UAE pension authority mandates immediate employee registration for insurance benefits
Failure to register with the GPSSA disqualifies Emiratis from receiving insurance benefits
Arab youth
UAE Cabinet approves National Youth Agenda 2031
UAE approves plan to empower young people in the country
Emirati
UAE small businesses can face fines if failing to adhere to Emiratisation rules
UAE introduces targets for companies with between 20 and 49 employees to hire Emiratis or face fines
Emirati
UAE announces new Emiratisation rules; smaller firms told to hire Emiratis or face $26,000 fine
UAE Ministry tells firms with between 20 and 49 employees they must hire an Emirati worker or face fine
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi announces raising minimum retirement age from 45 to 55, reveals major pension rule changes
Abu Dhabi Pension Fund makes major changes to retirement law as it looks to offer benefits to public and private sector
elderly Emiratis
UAE announces new pension law for divorced, widowed women
The law applies to new participants who will join the UAE labour market for the first time
Emirati
UAE tells firms to hire more Emiratis in 2023 or face fines
UAE calls on private sector to meet 2023 Emiratisation targets or face financial punishments
elderly Emiratis
UAE issues pensions guidance for businesses
UAE authority advises employers and employees the importance of updated data
elderly Emiratis
UAE announces pension payments for some employees
UAE pension authority announces details of government contributions to citizens
emergency
UAE received 1,272 emergency calls from Emiratis abroad in summer holidays
UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides services to Emiratis in emergencies overseas
Emirati
UAE firms face $27,200 fine over fake Emiratisation
UAE firms face fines after government crackdown on fake Emiratisation recruitment
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Khaled officially launches Mawaheb to boost Emirati skills
The program aims to empower Abu Dhabi citizens with in-demand skills and professional experience and helps match and search for jobs