Dubai rain recovery plans, UAE petrol prices set to change, real estate investment analysis and more of the biggest news stories this week
Salaries
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Dubai
Dubai Government orders early salary payment for April
Dubai will pay salaries for Government workers early in the month of April
hays
Saudi jobs: 77% of bosses plan pay rises, work-from-home trend fading, employees to switch roles for better benefits and training
Saudi Salary Guide identifies trends and opportunities for workers and employers in the Kingdom
hays
Gulf salary guide: 78% of bosses expect to give pay rises this year, 31% of staff look to change jobs, best benefits revealed
Hays Middle East Salary Guide shows labour market optimism in the Gulf and plans for pay rises
Abu Dhabi
UAE announces holiday; Saudi launches visa platform; Dubai real estate prices hit record high – 10 things you missed this week
Saudi visa platform, UAE holiday, Dubai real estate, future megaprojects, top salaries and more top news stories this week
General Organisation for Social Insurance
Saudi Arabia jobs: 965,000 workers have a salary of over $2,650
Saudi Arabia sees massive increase in number of workers earning more than $2,650
Kuwait
Kuwait citizen and expat salaries revealed – who earns an average of $6,277 per month?
Kuwait salary study reveals average monthly income for men, women and public and private sector
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
UAE Wages Protection System: One million employees added in 2022
The number of employers registered on the system also saw a jump of 27% last year
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
UAE reveals mandatory jobs to register employees under Wage Protection System
The UAE Wage Protection System (WPS) came into effect on April 1
Cars
UAE changes VAT, petrol prices surge, 3D printed villa, Saudi launches electric car brand: 10 things you missed this week
A rundown of ten top stories – from changes to UAE VAT laws, petrol price increases, Saudi launching an electric car brand and a 3D-printed villa – you might have missed this week on Arabian Business
cost of living
UAE businesses reject employee calls for salary boost amid surging inflation
According to the survey, nearly half of respondents are not planning to take any action regarding employee compensation in 2022
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
UAE warns companies who delay employee salaries in new resolution
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) said it will monitor companies through field visits and inspections
Budgeting
Fintech startup FlexxPay launches in Egypt
Around 20 million people in this new market could benefit from early wage access
Hiring activity
UAE businesses to increase hiring and salaries amid talent crunch
The uptick in the economy is spurring demand for talent with employers readdressing hiring, retention and compensation strategies
Action Group
Six key attributes for effective business negotiations
In times of crisis when the stakes are higher than ever, the art of negotiation is crucial, says Vikas Arora, Chief Financial Officer, Action Group
Expat salaries
UAE nationals’ salaries more resilient than expat wages amid coronavirus
The pay gap between Emiratis and expats is quickly being bridged, new employment report indicates
Employment
Where’s the money? How to get paid for your work
Kellie Whitehead, founding partner and Jennifer Blandos, managing partner of Female Fusion Network, look at the thorny issue of getting paid