Employees will get a four-day weekend
Private sector
collaborative investment
Dubai Municipality launches innovative platform for private sector investment opportunities
The investment opportunities are valued at approximately AED 576.3 million
PIF
Saudi Arabia’s PIF woos private sector
PIF will host Private Sector Forum as it seeks partnerships in Saudi Arabia
digital transformation
How to revitalise traditional family businesses in the Gulf
A generational milestone has been reached for the economic powerhouses of the Arabian Gulf
Emirati talent
Emiratisation rules: Over 28,000 Emiratis have joined UAE private sector since 2021
Over 70 percent of UAE nationals are working in the private sector whereas the programme has benefited 32,566 Emiratis
India
Indian private sector output growth climbs to near 11-year high
The survey findings fuelled Indian business optimism despite high costs
Emirati employees
UAE warns private sector to register Emirati employees
The move is part of the governmental federal programme, Nafis
Dubai
UAE announces holiday for public sector for Prophet’s birthday
The holiday was announced by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources on Saturday
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE)
UAE announces paid holiday for private sector for Prophet’s birthday
The holiday was announced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) on Tuesday
Dubai
The role of private and public sector in advancing the progress of women in society
Both private and public sectors have a key role to play in the advancement of social enterprises who are on a mission to do good
bank guarantee
UAE outlines new resolution to safeguard employee rights in private sector
The insurance coverage will be worth AED20,000 whereas the bank guarantee of a year’s validity will be valued no less than AED3,000
Global Growth Hub
Global Tech Advocates sets up Middle East network to connect entrepreneurs, investors, private sector and policy makers
The UAE, alongside other Gulf countries, is turning to entrepreneurship as the country rapidly diversifies its economy, moving away from reliance on petrochemicals towards a knowledge-based economy
Alain Bejjani
Nurturing future leaders is a critical factor in the region’s progress, says Majid Al Futtaim report
A report in partnership with the World Economic Forum outlines how the Middle East can level up and achieve its full potential
Antonio Guterres
UN sets up panel to examine private sector net-zero pledges without “naming and shaming” firms
The 16-member panel will make recommendations on the standards and definitions for setting net-zero targets, how to measure and verify progress, and ways to translate that into international and national regulations
Employees
Changing the work week: 4, 4.5 or 6 days?
The UAE began its 4.5 day work week in January, but only a small percentage of the private sector is keeping pace with the change
Best Workplaces 2020
In pictures: Top 50 Middle East Best Workplaces 2020 revealed
The list included local, regional and international, private and public entities operating in the Middle East
