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The UAE's new Labour Law does not come into effect until February 2, 2022, which means the same rules apply until then. Chris Whiteoak / The National

'Can I resign during probation under the new UAE Labour Law?'

MoneyNovember 27, 2021

A woman runs in Business Bay, Dubai. The streets of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah are among the safest in the world. Christopher Pike / Reuters

UAE tops global ranking for women's personal safety

UAEOctober 30, 2021

Job-sharing, flexitime, compressed hours and phased retirement as well as working from home will also be considered, ministers said. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UK government launches consultation on new right to ask for flexible working

UKSeptember 22, 2021

A residency visa and work permit are required for an expatriate to legally work in the UAE. Andrew Parsons / The National

'Can I work for a UAE company without a residency visa?'

MoneySeptember 11, 2021

Under the UAE Labour Law, employees must compensate their employer if they are on a fixed-term contract and break it early. Mike Young / The National

'Can my employer ask me to pay compensation when I resign?'

MoneyAugust 28, 2021

If an employee has been terminated, their visa cancellation papers should include a calculation of end-of-service benefits. Silvia Razgova / The National

'What happens to my benefits if I lose my job while outside the UAE?'

MoneyAugust 21, 2021

Paul McCoy from Cork, Ireland flew to Dubai without a job this summer, With the help of a relative who was already here he secured a good role and is looking forward to renting his own apartmentt

How young jobseekers have flocked to UAE to escape Europe's Covid pandemic slump

UAEAugust 11, 2021

The Abu Dhabi employee resigned from her job in January and completed her last day on March 20. The National

'My gratuity payment is delayed. Is that allowed?'

MoneyApril 18, 2020

Employers must enrol in the new DIFC Employee Workplace Savings Plan (Dews) by February 1 or a “qualifying alternative scheme” by March 31. Photo courtesy DIFC

DIFC confirms date for new gratuity replacement plan

MoneyJanuary 21, 2020

The new Dews (DIFC Employee Workplace Savings) plan goes into effect February 1, while employers have the option to enroll in an alternative qualifying scheme by March 31. Sarah Dea / The National

Sheikh Mohammed enacts amendments to DIFC Employment Law

MoneyJanuary 14, 2020

The amount of commercial office space in Dubai is likely to grow by 5 per cent to 9.18 million square metres by next year, according to KPMG. The National

Dubai International Financial Centre introduces new leasing law

PropertyJanuary 14, 2020

Abu Dhabi-based Group 42 has acquired Bayanat - a mapping company that is also based in the emirate that was born out of the UAE's Military Survey Department. Alamy

Bank of New York Mellon opens ADGM representative office

BusinessDecember 22, 2019

Vikash Mishra, left, with Rev Andy Bowerman of the Mission to Seafarers, a charity supporting abandoned crew in Dubai. Courtesy Mission to Seafarers

Stranded seafarers to return home after years abroad

UAEDecember 22, 2019

New laws this year have helped protect consumers and businesses, as well as employers and employees, from financial losses and other money-related issues. Photo: Getty Images

The laws that changed the UAE’s personal finance landscape in 2019

MoneyDecember 20, 2019

Jacques Visser, the DIFC Authority's chief legal officer, said the DIFC is 'heading steadfast towards the January 1 deadline'. Pawan Singh / The National

How DIFC’s gratuity overhaul is evolving as it nears January roll-out

MoneyOctober 30, 2019

Abu Dhabi Global Markets. A $5bn bond issuance finalised on Wednesday was 4.8 times' oversubscribed. Alamy

ADGM issues new employment regulations

MoneyOctober 29, 2019

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