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
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