Career
Taking a second job in the UAE is possible under the private-sector labour framework, but the additional employment needs to follow the correct permit process. A second role should not begin simply because both employers and the worker agree to it. For eligible private-sector workers, the main route
Developments
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on 19 August 2026 that all trade, commercial exchanges, and financial transactions with Iran had been halted until further notice. Afra Al Hameli, Director of the ministry's Strategic Communications Department, linked the decision to regional escalations that the UAE said undermine
Career
If you lose a job involuntarily in the UAE, the Involuntary Loss of Employment (ILOE) claim process has a strict filing window and several eligibility checks. Knowing what to confirm before submitting can reduce delays and help you avoid missing an important requirement. The ILOE scheme was established under Federal
Developments
The UAE government’s official portal, u.ae, has refreshed its public guidance on private-sector employment rules, with relevant employment pages showing an update date of 12 August 2026. The update does not introduce a new labour law. Instead, it brings together the current framework under Federal Decree-Law
Career
The UAE’s rail expansion covers active construction, passenger and freight operations, and major projects that are still moving through procurement. For jobseekers, the useful lesson is not simply that large projects can create employment. It is that different stages of a rail project require different skills, employers, and application
Developments
Travel time can play a big part in whether someone considers a job. The practical question is how far a candidate can realistically travel each day, and the UAE’s passenger rail rollout may change that calculation. Etihad Rail says passenger services are opening in phases. An introductory operational phase
Developments
The Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), in a joint initiative with Al Teneiji Group, has announced offices at Al Teneiji Business Centre for branches of foreign companies seeking to invest in the emirate. The move extends an earlier programme that made similar office space available to start-up investors and
Career
The UAE’s Involuntary Loss of Employment (ILOE) scheme provides limited financial support to eligible workers who lose their jobs for reasons other than resignation or disciplinary dismissal. The scheme is governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 13 of 2022 and its implementing rules and applies to employees in the
Investing
Gold's first half of 2026 is a useful example of why a price move should not be explained by one headline alone. The World Gold Council reported that gold reached a record US$5,405 an ounce in late January before falling to US$4,002 in June.
Career
The UAE's AI labour market has expanded quickly, but the useful signal for job seekers is not simply that the country ranks highly. The more practical question is what employers appear to be asking workers to do differently. PwC's 2026 AI Jobs Barometer found that the
Career
A delayed salary, unpaid allowance, or disputed end-of-service amount can involve a relatively modest sum while still being important to the worker involved. For private-sector employment disputes covered by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), the UAE has a process that allows certain claims to
Business
During each half-year reporting season, business owners see headlines about bank profits, telecom revenue, property sales, and energy earnings. These disclosures are usually treated as investor information, but they can also help SME owners understand changes in demand, pricing, costs, and operating conditions across their sector. Access is not