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UAE to press firms with 20-49 staff to hire at least one Emirati in 2024
Dubai, UAE--The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has started implementing the cabinet decision to expand the scope of companies subject to Emiratisation targets, where more than 12,000 companies with 20-49 employees, are required to hire at least one UAE citizen in 2024 and another one in 2025....
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Finding private sector jobs difficult for 62% percent Emirati graduates
Despite this pessimistic view, however, 61 percent of the surveyed graduates expressed interest in joining the private sector, said PwC's Emiratization Survey 2023, titled "The Retention Riddle: How to keep Emirati talent in the private sector." The survey sheds light on the efforts made by the UAE to enhance Emirati... -
Women play key role in nurturing families, society
“The Emirati woman, who is confident and capable, has demonstrated her worth and distinguished presence, serving as a role model for women worldwide. She has reached the highest positions and represented the country with distinction in prominent international forums, contributing to achievements that benefit humanity,” she adds. -
UAE Pension Authority to focus on awareness among Emirati employees
ABU DHABI, UAE - The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) of UAE has announced its key strategic objectives for 2023. The authority said that it will focus on raising awareness on insurance among Emirati employees, serving the community with utmost promptness and professionalism, while reinforcing the UAE Pension... -
UAE provides ‘conducive environment for cooperation’ between fossil fuel providers and climate activists
"The [energy] landscape in 2023 will have much of the same volatility we've seen in 2022. The difference is the Chinese economy is going to come back because of the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, but at the same time Europe and the United States are going to be slowing down,”... -
Arab youth prefer UAE over home country to live, work
Key attractions in the UAE include economy, secure environment, rewarding salary packages, a wide range of job opportunities, and the wise leadership, says a survey. -
Treated sewage water improves wheat growth, production in UAE
A study by an Emirati researcher has shown that wheat growth can be accelerated and production improved using treated sewage water. -
Rockets hit Emirati-owned gas complex in north Iraq
Three Katyusha rockets hit a gas complex in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region on Saturday, a local official said, in the latest attack to target the Emirati-owned facility. The assaults have come amid a simmering oil dispute between Kurdistan and the federal government in Baghdad. -
Three first phase buildings of Grove District sell out: Aldar
37% of sales were completed by non resident investors, 27% by expatriate residents, and the remainder by UAE nationals. -
Abu Dhabi Export Office signs financing pact with Capital Bank of Jordan
Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX), the export-financing arm of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), has signed a financing agreement with Capital Bank of Jordan, under which AED73.4 million ($20m) will be opened to support collaborative efforts to enhance UAE’s exports to the region and boost economies of the two... -
Sandooq Al Watan to fund Lune with $68,000 for its innovator program
Sandooq Al Watan, the community initiative launched by Emirati businessmen to support the creation of a better future for forthcoming generations, announced that it has funded ‘Lune,’ a platform from an Emirati startup specializing in the field of financial data analysis, with an amount of AED250,000 ($68,000). Created by Lune... -
Central Bank of UAE approves creation of 5,000 jobs for Emirati nationals
The Central Bank of UAE has approved the creation of 5,000 new jobs by the end of 2026 for Emirati nationals as part of the Emiratization of managerial positions in the banking and insurance sectors. The jobs will be created in coordination with the Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial... -
She overcame prejudice to ride sea waves
Sahar Al Rasti, the first Emirati female ship captain, said that working behind the rudders of ships for long days, and challenging the waves of the sea requires a lot of determination and passion as well. -
UAE banks waive $313 million in debts of 4,511 Emirati citizens
Debts of 4,511 Emirati citizens, amounting to AED1.15 billion ($313 million), have been waived by 20 banks and financial institutions, the Non-performing Debt Relief Fund announced on Wednesday. The banks that waived the debts are First Abu Dhabi Bank, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Emirates NBD, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Standard... -
UAE ministry signs pact with ADDED and ADNOC to promote Emirati products
The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) and Abu Dhabi’s Department of Economic Development (ADDED) will work on proposing and preparing policies, strategies and legislation to promote Emirati products, local industrial output and in-country value (ICV). This plan of action is in line with the objectives of the National... -
40th Sharjah International Book Fair is now world’s largest
Held under the theme 'There's always a right book', SIBF has been leading international efforts to enable the publishing industry chart its post-pandemic recovery. -
Savola Group of Saudi Arabia buys out Bayara for $260m
Savola Group of Saudi Arabia has bought out the Emirati snack maker Bayara Holding for $260 million. -
UAE sends plane carrying urgent food, medical aid to Afghanistan
The UAE foreign ministry confirmed to AFP that "this is the first (Emirati) aid flight since the recent events in Afghanistan".