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UAE private companies must now pay employee salaries on the first of each month, effective June 1, 2026, as mandated by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. Failure to comply will result in penalties, including potential blacklisting and travel bans, with no grace period allowed for late payments.

Private landlords in the UAE can now access tenant credit scores. This new system requires tenant consent through the UAE PASS digital identity platform. The Etihad Credit Bureau facilitates this secure, consent-based data sharing. This initiative aims to increase transparency in the real estate market. The service was announced at…

As motorists across the UAE wait for the March 2026 fuel price announcement, global oil markets are sending mixed signals. February brought relief at the pump, but a sharp rebound in crude prices, driven largely by renewed US-Iran tensions, is raising the possibility that March could reverse that trend.

GCC economies are rapidly embracing digital transformation, creating a surge in demand for tech-savvy professionals. Skills in AI, data analytics, cybersecurity and cloud computing are paramount. Alongside these, strong soft skills like leadership and adaptability, coupled with a commitment to lifelong learning and understanding localisation policies, are crucial for career…

If there’s been a sudden spike in smiles around Jumeirah Lake Towers lately, one floppy-eared reason might be behind it. Locals have been stopping mid-walk, phones coming out, voices going all soft - all because of one ridiculously friendly cocker spaniel who seems to have made it his life’s mission…

In a recent instance going viral across the globe, a Dubai woman had to be rushed to the hospital due to severe reactions to her first and only IV drip therapy. And now, experts have begun sharing how harmful it can be to the body.

The Holy month of Ramadan begins in India on March 11. The ninth month of Islamic calendar begins with the sighting of the crescent moon. "The crescent moon, which marks the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, was sighted on Sunday evening in Saudi Arabia, according to local media.…

An 88-year-old man in Punjab's Dera Bassi became a 'crorepati' overnight after winning a Rs 5 crore lottery. Read on for details:

A day after the New York Times published a frontpage story on the Aam Aadmi Party’s efforts to improve Delhi’s education system, the American newspaper clarified on Friday that the story was based on impartial on-ground reporting and was not an advertisement or paid for in any way, according to…