Dubai has announced the establishment of the International Sports and Entertainment Zone (ISEZA), a new free zone cluster dedicated to sports and entertainment businesses....
The UAE remains one of the top destinations for those seeking a successful career and a stable status abroad. To accommodate various job requirements—including full-time jobs, part-time roles, freelance work, and student training—the UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has introduced 13 different types of work permits. These options aim to increase flexibility in the labor market and establish a structured framework for employment. Here’s a detailed look at each of these 13 work permit options:
1. Standard Work Permit
This permit allows UAE-based companies to recruit employees from outside the country. Employers are responsible for obtaining the employee’s visa, work permit, and residency documents.
2. Transfer Work Permit
This permit enables expatriate workers to switch jobs...
Residents in the UAE could enjoy up to five days of holidays to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr 2025, depending on the sighting of the Shawwal moon. If astronomical calculations hold true, UAE nationals and residents are expected to benefit from a long Eid break, combining regular weekend days with the official holiday period.
Expected Eid Al-Fitr Holidays in the UAE
Eid Al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar. Islamic months (Hijri calendar) are based on the lunar cycle, which means they can last 29 or 30 days depending on the moon sighting.
According to astronomical calculations, the UAE's Eid Al-Fitr holidays are expected to begin from Sunday,...