Developments
On 7 September 2026, the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC), in partnership with Union Assessment and Quality Accreditation (UAC), launched a Digital Skills Card for verifying professional skills and qualifications. Emirates News Agency described it as the Gulf region's first Digital Skills Card. Each card is
Career
For workers whose employment is processed through the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), the occupation registered in the Ministry's system is more than a job title. It sits within an occupational classification that can affect work-permit documentation and can also matter for certain residence categories.
Developments
The UAE Federal Tax Authority has introduced a prescribed method for converting digital-currency values into UAE dirhams when those values need to be disclosed in a VAT return. Directive on Tax Transactions No. 3 of 2026 states that it was issued on 14 July 2026, while the FTA legislation
Career
Not every person working in or around a household in the UAE falls under the same employment framework. Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations excludes domestic workers from its scope, while domestic workers are covered by Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2022
Developments
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has highlighted its digital service for UAE employers recruiting workers from outside the country. Establishments registered with the ministry can submit the required information and documents electronically and complete the work permit application through MoHRE's digital channels. The service applies
Career
A CV remains an important part of a job search in the UAE, but it is not the only way professionals present their experience. As AI and workplace change affect how people think about skills and career development, professional networks and online visibility have also become part of the picture.
Developments
The UAE Cabinet has approved the launch and rollout of the Cabinet AI Advisor system, a government tool built around 32 specialised AI advisors that support ministers as they study policies, legislation and national initiatives. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler
On 7 September 2026, the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC), in partnership with Union Assessment and Quality Accreditation (UAC), launched a Digital Skills Card for verifying professional skills and qualifications. Emirates News Agency described it as the Gulf region's first Digital Skills Card. Each card is
For workers whose employment is processed through the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), the occupation registered in the Ministry's system is more than a job title. It sits within an occupational classification that can affect work-permit documentation and can also matter for certain residence categories.
Not every person working in or around a household in the UAE falls under the same employment framework. Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations excludes domestic workers from its scope, while domestic workers are covered by Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2022
Gold and oil can react to the same geopolitical or economic shock, but that does not mean they will move in the same direction. Oil prices are shaped heavily by supply, demand and disruption risk, while gold also responds to inflation expectations, interest rates, bond yields, the US dollar and
Career, Business, and Investing
Gold and oil can react to the same geopolitical or economic shock, but that does not mean they will move in the same direction. Oil prices are shaped heavily by supply, demand and disruption risk, while gold also responds to inflation expectations, interest rates, bond yields, the US dollar and
The Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Federation of the Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture in Lebanon to establish a Joint UAE-Lebanon Business Council. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the UAE-Lebanon Business Forum in
This week's selection covers four practical areas: payroll compliance, UAE PASS integration, digital money, and investment fraud awareness. Different subjects, but each one comes back to the same habit of checking how a system actually works instead of assuming. How UAE Payroll Delays Escalate Under the Wage Protection
Cybersecurity firm Group-IB has warned that investment-fraud methods combining deepfake impersonation, private messaging groups and fake cryptocurrency investment sites could be adapted for GCC markets. Its Gulf-focused warning draws on research published in May into two operations it tracks as GoldBull and CoinLure. The underlying investigation focused
The UAE's digital-payment landscape now includes two distinct models of regulated digital money: the Digital Dirham issued by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), and privately issued Payment Tokens regulated under the CBUAE's Payment Token Services Regulation. The Digital Dirham is central bank money
For employers registered with the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), a late payroll can now trigger regulatory action within days. Ministerial Resolution No. 340 of 2026 introduced a unified wage due date, a higher compliance threshold, and a faster escalation process under the Wage Protection System (WPS)
Dubai's new shared housing framework took effect on August 26, 2026. Law No. (4) of 2026 regulates the management, occupancy and leasing of shared housing units across the emirate. The law itself was issued on February 27, 2026, and Article 40 states that it takes effect 180 days
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has set out detailed verification measures that taxable persons must follow for suppliers and supplies before deducting input VAT. FTA Decision No. 13 of 2026 implements the verification requirements referenced in Article 54(bis) of the VAT Law, which addresses input tax deductions where
People lose money every year to firms that look convincing online but do not hold the regulatory approval their marketing suggests. A polished website, a local phone number, and an office address can make a business appear credible, but those details do not prove it is authorised to provide financial
A worker whose salary is late, or who cannot agree with an employer over overtime, deductions, or end-of-service dues, may assume the only route is a lawsuit. For private-sector employees covered by the UAE's federal labour law, a dispute generally starts with the Ministry of
Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has taken enforcement action in 2026 against specific legal entities providing virtual asset services to customers in Dubai without the required VARA licence. On 5 March, the regulator issued alerts involving entities commercially advertising as KuCoin and MEXC. VARA followed those alerts
UAE PASS is the UAE's national digital identity and digital signature platform, supporting secure access to digital services. On 20 August 2026, the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) launched the Digital Enablers Experts (DEE) Programme through its Digital Government Academy to help technical teams in government