From UAE petrol prices and Saudi credit card reforms to real estate trends, remote work policies, and Ramadan 2026 dates — here are the top developments shaping life, business, and investment in the Gulf this week
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UAE Leave Guide 2025: Every type of holiday you’re entitled to explained
From annual leave and public holidays to study breaks and maternity allowances, find out more about the time off every UAE worker is entitled to
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Sharjah announces new leave policy
Sharjah to offer a new category of leave for qualifying workers in the emirate
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UAE leave explained: 9 types of time off for employees
The nine types of leave you may be entitled to in the UAE
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UAE leave: 9 types of time off for all employees
UAE leave rules explained, find out your annual, maternity, Hajj and study entitlements and more
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Amazon MENA to offer employees paid family leave, reduced work schedules
The new inclusive policy offers both parents who have completed one year of service with improved leave benefits
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Dad from day one: Shining a light on the power of a new parent’s love
Starting a family is a lifetime commitment but the early weeks are crucial to establishing a bond. The policy choices companies make could shape the workplace for decades to come – for better or for worse