Category: Living in UAE

Building on the momentum of COP28, GITEX GLOBAL debuted GITEX Impact, the region's largest climate tech catalyst for sourcing clean energy solutions towards tackling global warming. The show brings together sustainability leaders to source and discuss green transition solutions and strategies, empowering climate tech companies and startups with the blueprint for amplifying the UN's 2030 sustainability agenda.

London Gate's launches on Tuesday have generated significant interest from investors. Maya V, a residential tower developed by London Gate, sold out within just one hour of its official launch on Wednesday. This 102-unit tower, located in Jumeirah Village Triangle, is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of next year.

For young graduates, the process of finding internships and securing their first job can be quite challenging. However, a startup based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged to assist young individuals in obtaining their initial employment opportunities within prominent local and international companies.

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) announced the launch of its Visits Service, as well as a comprehensive suite of Invitations and Communications Services catering to UAE’s missions abroad, government and local entities and foreign missions accredited to the UAE, in keeping with the UAE Strategy for Government Services 2021-2025.

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security (ICP) have launched a campaign to raise awareness about entry and residency laws for foreign nationals, as well as the labour law.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)’s stand at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), which will be hosted by the UAE at Expo City Dubai, will showcase its most prominent and globally leading projects and those of its subsidiaries.

Since its implementation on January 1, over 5.7 million individuals have subscribed to the programme. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation in the UAE has confirmed that signing up for the unemployment insurance programme is not mandatory for employees in free zones. Previously, it was widely believed that both Emirati and foreign employees, regardless of their work location, were required to subscribe to the scheme. However, a recent message from the ministry on social media platform X clarified that joining the programme is optional for employees in local and semi-government bodies, as well as those working in free zone companies. The ministry stated that the second phase of the system, which will be implemented on May 2, 2023, will allow employees in local government bodies, semi-government entities, and free zones to register on an optional basis using their ID number. This information was confirmed by a ministry official to The National.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, the Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has recently issued a new legislation pertaining to the utilization of the official emblem for the emirate. In accordance with this law, which was announced on Monday, Sheikh Mohammed has declared that "This emblem is the exclusive property of the emirate of Dubai, protected by this Law and its accompanying regulations.

The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has launched the “End it right” campaign to support insured Emiratis in taking constructive strides towards understanding the technicalities behind the UAE Pension Law, thus securing their insurance rights and privileges when deciding to retire or end their employment contract.