Dubai Customs has been recognized for its commitment to excellence, leadership, and innovation by winning the “Customs Authority of the Year 2025” award for the Middle East. This achievement highlights the organization’s efforts to support the ambitious national vision and improve its services. Credit: ZAWYA The award reflects Dubai Customs’ strategic plan to empower people...
The United Arab Emirates is intensifying its Emiratisation initiative, aiming for 50% to 60% of jobs in the insurance sector to be held by Emiratis by 2030. This initiative is part of a broader strategy by the government to increase Emirati representation in the workforce, particularly in the private sector, where expatriates currently make up...
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree regarding the appointment of a new director for the Sharjah Noble Quran and Sunnah Establishment (SNQSE) branch in Al Dhaid. This decision was made public on June 10, 2025, through WAM. The Emiri Decree...
The UAE’s updated media law, which took effect on May 29, 2025, introduces stringent penalties for unlicensed media activities, including fines that can reach up to AED1 million. This legislation emphasizes that both individuals and institutions must secure permits from the UAE Media Council for various media-related activities, including social media advertisements. The law outlines...
Major General Abdullah Mubarak bin Amer, the Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, recently met with Ali Ahmed Bu Ghazien, the Chairman of the Sharjah Fisheries Research Authority (SFRA). The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation between the two entities to promote the protection of the marine environment in Sharjah. During the meeting, both leaders emphasized the importance...
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, the Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved an additional AED100 million in compensation for owners of old houses in the Al Madam area. This decision is aimed at those who had previously been granted new houses as part of a housing initiative. Previously,...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has declared a financial commitment of $200 000 for the year 2025 to support the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Refugee Programme. This announcement was made during the UNHCR Pledging Conference, highlighting the UAE’s ongoing efforts to assist those in need. Credit: WAM This contribution reflects the UAE’s...
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has announced a new mandatory home delivery permit service for both food and non-food delivery businesses, set to take effect on July 1, 2025. This initiative is designed to enhance consumer confidence and improve the overall quality of life within the Kingdom. The permits will be issued through...
The Ministry of Economy (MoE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dubai Police General Command to improve cooperation in developing compliance mechanisms aimed at combating money laundering and financing of terrorism. This agreement is designed to facilitate the exchange and integration of information between the two entities, thereby strengthening their supervisory roles...
The UAE’s Midday Break regulation will be enforced from June 15 to September 15, 2025, prohibiting outdoor work between 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM. This initiative aims to protect workers from extreme heat during the peak afternoon hours and is governed by strict guidelines issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE). Now...