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Developments
The UAE’s annual midday outdoor work ban has returned for summer 2026, running from 15 June to 15 September each day between 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm. MoHRE said the measure is being applied for the 22nd consecutive year as part of the country’s occupational heat-
Career
Better results rarely come from a short burst of motivation. They usually come from repeated daily choices: what you focus on, what you finish, how you communicate, and what you fix before it becomes a bigger problem. People often struggle not because they lack ambition, but because their time, attention,
Developments
A reported Abu Dhabi Criminal Court case remains a useful reminder that cryptocurrency-related fraud often sits inside a wider financial-crime pattern rather than existing on its own. According to WAM, the court convicted nine defendants and six companies in a case involving AED18 million obtained through fraudulent means
Developments
UAE shares moved sharply higher on 12 June as signs of easing regional tension improved market sentiment. Reuters reported that Dubai’s main index rose 3.8% in its strongest session in more than two months, with banking and real estate stocks leading the gains. Abu Dhabi’s benchmark index
Developments
Dubai's virtual asset regulator has added a fresh batch of active VASP licenses in 2026, and the mix is worth a closer look. The public register shows new active licenses this year mainly in broker-dealer services, with some firms also licensed for advisory, management and investment, or
Developments
Dubai has approved a new platform called the Dubai Global Talent Network as part of a wider package of digital economy initiatives. The move suggests the emirate isn't treating artificial intelligence as a technology story alone. People, relationships, and the talent base behind future projects are getting attention
Business
A business rarely improves because of one dramatic decision. More often, it improves when people make clearer choices, repeat useful habits, and stop spending energy on work that does not move the organisation forward. This applies to companies, small teams, freelancers, and individual careers. Progress becomes easier to see when
Business
The Central Bank of the UAE imposed financial sanctions totalling AED 2,621,000 on five banks and two insurance companies for non-compliance with reporting procedures under the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and FATCA. The message for firms and account holders is straightforward: tax-reporting controls remain under active
Career
Many professionals confuse the two. They want to be respectful, helpful, and easy to work with, so they avoid difficult conversations, accept too much work, or stay quiet when something needs to be said. The stronger approach is not to become colder or harsher. It is to combine respect with
Investing
Most money mistakes do not start with a spreadsheet. They start with pressure, comparison, impatience, overconfidence, or fear. That is why financial education is not only about knowing terms like interest, inflation, risk, or diversification. It is also about noticing how people behave when money is involved. Someone can understand
Business
If your business pays the previous month’s salary in the middle of the following month, that cycle is likely late under the UAE’s new Wage Protection System rules. Under Ministerial Resolution No. 340 of 2026, which came into force on 1 June 2026, wages for the preceding Gregorian
Career
Recent skills data points to a clear shift in workplace value. Technical ability still matters, but the most useful professionals are increasingly those who can combine AI literacy, clear thinking, communication, judgement, and the ability to work well with others. The evidence comes from several major sources published in 2025