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Developments
The Abu Dhabi Labour Court recovered Dh7,811,933 in financial dues for 948 workers across three collective labour cases resolved within three months. The payments came through a combination of judicial deposits and direct payments under amicable settlements, against total claims of Dh12.3 million. The recovery involved coordination
Roundup
A few recent UAE developments cut across technology, careers, financial regulation and everyday money decisions. Here are four worth catching up on. Abu Dhabi Uses Agentic AI in Executive Council Meeting as AI Literacy Expands Across Private Schools Abu Dhabi's Executive Council used an agentic AI platform to
Developments
Abu Dhabi’s Executive Council has used an agentic artificial intelligence platform in a council meeting for the first time, bringing AI-assisted analysis, document review and meeting follow-up into a senior government decision-making process. The system, called the AI Committee System, was used during a meeting chaired
Investing
Every time the US Federal Reserve announces a rate decision, UAE residents often see a Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) update soon afterwards. On September 16, 2026, the CBUAE announced that its Base Rate would rise by 25 basis points, from 3.65% to 3.9%, effective September 17.
Developments
Plenty of families in the UAE start the search for a maid, nanny, or housekeeper online. That is also where unlicensed recruitment offers can appear. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), working with the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), shut down around 200 social media accounts
Career
Dubai Culture has posted a Design Specialist vacancy on the official Dubai Careers portal. The portal identifies the position as requisition 26002661, under Dubai Culture, with a posting date of 15 September 2026. A detailed copy of the vacancy listing syndicated from Dubai Careers states that the full-time position
Business
Crypto regulation in the UAE is not handled by one authority. Depending on the activity, location and type of digital asset involved, five principal regulators can be relevant: VARA, the DFSA, the FSRA, the Capital Market Authority and the Central Bank of the UAE. A business therefore needs to identify
Developments
Oil prices climbed again on Monday as disruptions around major Gulf energy routes added to concerns about available supply. By 11:12 GMT on September 14, Brent crude was up 2.9% at $107.61 a barrel after reaching an intraday high of $108.65. US West Texas Intermediate was
Career
A professional-looking UAE job offer is not proof that the employer, recruiter, or vacancy is genuine. Company names, letterheads, email signatures, and documents can all be imitated. A safer approach is to verify the offer through the government authority that regulates the employment relationship, confirm that the company legally
Roundup
Four practical areas this week: how UAE occupational classifications actually work, what it takes to prepare a business for UAE PASS integration, why gold and oil don't always move in step, and a small digital-payment test worth following. How to Check Your MOHRE Skill Level for Work
Career
Most people only think about how their salary gets paid when it does not arrive. Until then, it is usually just a number that reaches the account each month. But for private-sector establishments registered with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), wages are subject to specific Wage
Developments
Network International announced on 9 September 2026 that it had begun an in-store pilot allowing customers with supported DDSC wallets to pay using the AED-backed token through its existing point-of-sale terminals. The pilot was conducted at the Marks & Spencer branch at Al-Futtaim’s Dubai