Deepthi Nair

Tech start-ups in the Emirates are more keen to hire younger employees than people in their 30s and 40s, experts say

Qavi Ansari also earns Dh25,000 in passive income a year from investing in ETFs, stocks, a property crowdfunding platform and National Bonds

Non-oil sectors contributed Dh987 billion, nearly 75 per cent, to the country's GDP last year

Companies in Saudi Arabia will only increase salaries by the low single digits this year, as an influx of candidates from Europe and North America creates competition for jobs

Big expatriate packages including allowances for housing, car and education don't exist in the kingdom any more, experts say

Hasan Al Fardan says he still has the shoes he bought with his first pay cheque

The record hack of the Bybit crypto exchange is also weighing on the world’s largest cryptocurrency

Many shoppers will buy local brands over products from countries or companies linked with conflicts, experts say

Initiative has enrolled 57 financial institutions and 80,000 merchants

Some industries seeing clearout of older middle management while younger tech savvy jobseekers see opportunities

The National has analysed data from Michael Page's 2025 report to find out what is shaping the job market this year

Peer network Tiger 21 helps members diversify investments, maintain wealth and discuss inheritance and philanthropy

Abu Dhabi-based 2PointZero said the move will help advance financial inclusion in emerging markets

Comprehensive package of perks may convince employees to settle for a lesser salary, recruiters say

New resolution strengthens governance and formalises sector’s role in socio-economic development