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End of service benefits UAE
Abu Dhabi’s Lunate launches Ghaf Benefits platform to transform UAE end-of-service gratuity
The platform is available to private sector employers and their employees across the country
Emirati careers
MoHRE urges private sector to meet Emiratisation targets by December 31
Those who fail to adhere to the Emiratisation targets will face fines of AED 96,000 for each Emirati national not hired
Ministry of Finance
UAE approves manual to boost public and private sector partnerships; energy, health and education projects prioritised
UAE approves manual to define policies for Public-Private Partnerships in the country
Private sector
Saudi Arabia announces 25% Saudization of engineering private sector jobs
This mandate will apply to all private sector establishments employing at least five individuals in engineering professions in Saudi Arabia’s private sector
Ministry of Finance
New UAE law set to boost public-private sector partnerships
UAE Ministry of Finance introduces new law to regulate public and private sector partnerships in the country
climate action
Major private sector forum to drive climate action at COP28
Hosted by the COP28 Presidency, the forum seeks to harness the dynamism and resources of the private sector through collaboration with governments and civil society
Dubai
UAE calls on private schools and employers to offer flexible work and remote learning amid stormy weather in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
UAE authorities says private schools and employers should offer flexible working conditions on Friday, October 27 as storms continue in Dubai and across the country
academic degrees
DataFlow to work with Bahrain ministries to safeguard employment standards
The collaboration aims to strengthen Bahrain’s skilled employment sector
Dulsco
Dulsco launches second intake of graduate training programme for Emiratis in private sector
The 12-month scheme, launched in January 2023, aims to equip Emirati graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the private sector
Bilateral ties
Dubai International Chamber outlines strategy for global expansion of 100 local businesses by 2024
Dubai Chambers remains committed to supporting its members on their global expansion journeys in strategic markets around the world
COP28
UAE announces 5 major projects: Tax, partnerships, climate transparency and more
UAE Ministry of Finance reveals five strategic transformational projects
Emiratisation
UAE firms given final jobs warning ahead of $11,400 fine deadline
UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation gives private final chance to recruit Emiratis or face fines
Emiratisation
UAE issues new warning for private sector jobs
UAE private sector companies failing to meet these targets will face an AED42,000 fine, starting July 8
Emirati
UAE private sector companies must do more to retain Emirati talent: survey
61% of Emirati graduates are interested in joining the UAE private sector, finds latest survey from PwC Middle East
Dubai
Sheikh Mohammed praises Dubai private sector partnerships
Private sector partnerships a key part to Dubai economic strategy says Sheikh Mohammed
Employment
Oman announces 35,000 private, public sector jobs
14,000 jobs will be “provided via replacement” in the private sector and 10,000 jobs through “replacement and employment” in the public sector