UAE bans social media usage for children
- 18-Jun-2026
DUBAI: Following the ban on social media use in numerous global countries for children, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) became the latest country to restrict children under 15. The UAE Cabinet has banned children under 15 from creating or using social media accounts. Under the new regulation, users aged 15–16 will have restricted access. Platforms […]
UAE Wage Protection System 2026: Which workers are exempt from the new salary payment rules?
- 08-Jun-2026
DUBAI: The private sector payroll rules in UAE have changed. Since 1 June 2026, Ministerial Resolution No. 340 of 2026 has enforced a strict, unified salary timeline. Under this framework, the first day of every calendar month is the official due date for the preceding month’s wages. Any payment made after this date is legally […]
UAE Work Permit Gets Major Upgrade
- 08-Jun-2026
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced the launch of a new phase in the development of work permit services by simplifying requirements, redesigning service procedures, and expanding digital channels. The initiative aims to accelerate transaction processing, enhance customer experience, and strengthen the efficiency and competitiveness of […]
UAE suspends visas for three countries
- 05-Jun-2026
DUBAI: The UAE has announced a series of additional precautionary measures affecting travellers arriving from three African countries as part of efforts to strengthen national preparedness against potential Ebola virus outbreaks. The measures, jointly announced by the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port […]
Eid Al Adha: Is a 9-day break possible for private sector employees in UAE?
- 20-May-2026
As residents across the United Arab Emirates prepare for the upcoming Eid Al Adha holidays, many private sector employees are hoping to extend their official break by taking Monday off, potentially turning a six-day holiday into a nine-day rest period. Private sector workers are scheduled to be off from Tuesday, 26 May to Sunday, 31 […]
Interior Ministry rubbishes rumours of Pakistanis’ expulsion from UAE
- 08-May-2026
Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior has taken notice of reports circulating on social media regarding the alleged deportation of Pakistani nationals from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), terming the claims “fabricated and malicious,” ARY News reported. According to officials, the reports being shared online are part of a propaganda campaign being spread by certain elements with […]
UAE Petrol Prices for May 2026
- 30-Apr-2026
The UAE Fuel Price Committee has announced an increase in fuel prices for May 2026, effective from May 1. Super 98 petrol will cost Dh3.66 per litre, up from Dh3.39 in April, while Special 95 will be priced at Dh3.55 per litre, a rise from Dh3.28. E-Plus 91 petrol will cost Dh3.48 per litre, up […]
Eid al Adha 2026 UAE: Expected dates, holidays and much more
- 27-Mar-2026
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is gearing up for one of its most anticipated public holidays of 2026, with residents poised to enjoy an extended break for Eid Al Adha. Eid Al Adha, also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice”, commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. The festival is […]
Some oil loading operations suspended after fire in UAE’s Fujairah, sources say
- 14-Mar-2026
DUBAI: Some oil-loading operations have been suspended in the United Arab Emirates’ Fujairah emirate, a major bunkering hub and crude export terminal, after a drone attack and fire on Saturday, industry and trade sources said. The suspension comes hours after the U.S. attacked military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island oil export terminal and Iran’s Revolutionary […]
Iran war: Private jets emerge as alternative way out of the Gulf
- 07-Mar-2026
When Samuel Lait launched his private jet flights firm focused on pet travel in Dubai, UAE on Saturday, he was expecting to receive queries from owners looking to travel with their pets between the glitzy Gulf hub and the UK. Instead, PetX Jets’ inbox is full of requests from all sorts of passengers – from […]