The New UAE Labor Law – what you need to know
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has revealed its New Labor Law (Federal Law No. 33 of 2021), which will take effect from February 2, 2022. The New Labor Law 2022 will replace the current Labor Law (UAE Federal Law No. 8 of 1980) and will apply to all businesses and employees in the private sector. …
How to work remotely from overseas for a UAE-based employer
If you’ve got a cushy job in the UAE and your employer is flexible, why not jump on the remote working bandwagon? Better yet – do it from overseas. Whether you go back to your home country to be near loved ones or to another country (possibly one with a lower cost of living), working …
UAE’s new “Green Visas”: All you need to know and how to qualify for one
If you’re thinking of relocating to the Emirates, now’s your chance. Recently, the UAE announced new (and much easier to obtain) ‘Green Visas’ in an attempt to diversify its economy and reduce its dependency on oil. As you may know, the oil-rich UAE previously only granted expats limited visas tied to their employment. Long-term residency …
What can employers do to prepare for the turnover tsunami? 6 tips for retaining talent
The start of the pandemic back in 2020 triggered a global economic downturn and devastating lay-offs. However, even before this, employers were already experiencing high turnover rates. Now, there’s a fresh wave of voluntary employee exits on the horizon. Why is this turnover tsunami happening, and what can HR professionals and companies do about it? …
How to work remotely from overseas for a UAE-based employer
If you’ve got a cushy job in the UAE and your employer is flexible, why not jump on the remote working bandwagon? Better yet – do it from overseas. Whether you go back to your home country to be near loved ones or to another country (possibly one with a lower cost of living), working …
What can employers do to prepare for the turnover tsunami? 6 tips for retaining talent
The start of the pandemic back in 2020 triggered a global economic downturn and devastating lay-offs. However, even before this, employers were already experiencing high turnover rates. Now, there’s a fresh wave of voluntary employee exits on the horizon. Why is this turnover tsunami happening, and what can HR professionals and companies do about it? …
Eid Al-Adha 2021: 5 things to do in Dubai, UAE
With Eid Al-Adha around the corner, have you listed all the things you want to do during the long holiday? Need some cool and inspiring ideas in Dubai for Eid Al-Adha 2021? The holiday will begin soon on July 19th and end on July 24th, giving everyone 4 days off, along with the weekend. To …
Common chronic diseases and cancers in Dubai and the UAE
SARS-CoV-2 has been at the forefront of everyone’s mind since the start of the pandemic. Regardless of where you live, you’ve probably started to think about your health more than ever before. While the COVID-19 pandemic is undoubtedly a cause for concern, there are other health issues we should also be focusing on. Claiming three …
How practicing yoga can reduce your health insurance cost in the UAE
When looking across the sea of fitness options available in the market, one particular form of exercise stands out from the rest. With a history going back several millennia and records pointing to India as its origin, yoga is universally accepted as the go-to fitness option to improve health and wellbeing. With its proven benefits …
The virtual health revolution: what’s coming and how could it change healthcare
Everything is going digital. We’re in an age where connectivity and instant solutions are king, and every sector from education to healthcare is searching for greater ways to deliver services in a way that’s more convenient, more accessible, and more personalized to the end user. Terms like telehealth, telemedicine, and virtual health are being talked …
