National Service In The UAE Reduced To 11 Months
Following revisions to the national service programme, Emirati high school graduates will now be required to serve in the Armed Forces for a minimum of 11 months. Emiratis who depart with a diploma or credentials must now serve only 11 months. The previous restriction was 16 months. The national service term for male recruits – holding […]
By The End Of The Year, A New UAE Unemployment Benefits Scheme Will Be Laid Out
Residents of the UAE will be able to obtain monthly cash benefits for the first time if they leave their employment. The new UAE unemployment compensation policy, which would affect both UAE residents and citizens, is set to begin in January 2023. It’s part of a new federal law initially unveiled by UAE Vice President and Prime […]
All You Need To Know About The 22nd International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards
W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island, which has been named the Official Celebrity Host Hotel for the 22nd International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards, will be rolling out the red carpet for the glitterati on the weekend of May 20-21, 2022. Art, activations, celebrity chefs, VIP shopping experiences, and luxurious parties are all planned for […]
Sheikh Hamadan Awards $1 Million Coding Prize To A Syrian Refugee!
After winning the One Million Arab Coders competition, a Syrian refugee was awarded $1 million in prize money. Mahmoud Shahoud, 32, fled Syria in 2013 and only learned to code after being given a free course in 2018. He’s made the most of the last four years, winning the UAE’s worldwide coding competition. Today, we honoured […]
After A Damaged Nose Job, Dubai Woman Was Awarded AED 50,000
After a failed Botox nose operation cost her her job and caused her to break up with her fiance, a Dubai lady was granted AED50,000 in damages. The treatment took place in November 2020, when the medical centre injected Botox and fillers into her nose to change its contour. Woman in Dubai awarded Dh50,000 compensation after […]
Dubai Comedy Festival Kicks Off Tomorrow & Here’s The Event Line Up!
The Dubai Comedy Festival begins tomorrow and runs until the 22nd of May. Its jam-packed star-studded line-up of the world’s greatest comics, including Josh Widdicombe, Vir Das, Jo Koy, Gad Elmaleh, and Russell Peters, among many others, promises to have you laughing, giggling, tittering, and howling with laughter from start to end. The laughter will […]
A Street Food Festival Is Happening For Two Days At Dubai Design District
‘Break the Block,’ a one-of-a-kind street food block party, will be placed in Dubai Design District (d3), offering a counter-culture experience of food, music, and creative, freestyle acts. Brag is producing the two-night event in association with Dubai Food Festival and Dubai Design District, as well as Factory People, Last Seen Live, Ultraviolet Live, 25hours […]
Abu Dhabi Court Pays Out Entitlements Worth AED 106 Million To 3,800 Labourers
Over 3,800 unpaid workers are rejoicing this week after an Abu Dhabi court assisted them in receiving AED106 million in outstanding salaries. The Abu Dhabi Labour Court has been busy for three months, with 1,932 claims filed between January and March. Throughout those sessions, they assisted 3,806 workers in reclaiming outstanding wages totalling over AED 106,505,923. The […]
Etihad Arena In Abu Dhabi Will Have The First-Ever NBA Game Of The UAE
NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2022 has just announced two pre-season games at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The NBA and the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism announced that the Atlanta Hawks and the 2021 NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks would play in the inaugural NBA Abu Dhabi games on Thursday, October 6 & Saturday, October […]
Are Strikes Legal In The UAE? Here’s What The Labour Law Says About It
Recently, in the UAE labour strikes have become common. First the strike by Deliveroo riders and now by Talabat UAE riders. Employees of both companies are protesting for an increase in pay and fewer working hours. Previously, when such a strike happened in the UAE, either they were deported or had to pay a hefty […]