Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced the “New Manager” program, an initiative aimed at equipping new managers with essential leadership skills. The program is part of RTA’s efforts to meet its strategic goals and empower Emirati talents with the expertise needed for leadership and supervisory roles. The program focuses on areas such as...
Emirates Aviation University (EAU) celebrated the graduation of 288 students at its 34th ceremony held at the university’s Dubai campus. The graduates, representing a wide mix of nationalities, completed various undergraduate and postgraduate programs in fields such as aviation management, aeronautical and aerospace engineering, aviation security, and software engineering. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed...
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) firms will be allowed to hire remote workers starting April 1 under new employment regulations issued by the ADGM Registration Authority (RA). The updated rules aim to provide clearer guidelines for employers and employees, focusing on flexibility and adaptability in the workplace. The new regulations expand the definition of an...
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) announced that it hired 113 Emirati women in 2024, accounting for more than half of the 220 UAE Nationals recruited last year. The company revealed its aim to have women occupy 25% of supervisory roles by the end of 2025, with 15% of all roles targeted for women by the end...
The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has announced the end of the extended deadline for employers to pay pension contributions for October and November 2024. This extension, which exempted employers from late payment fees, was previously communicated to federal, government, and private sector entities across the UAE. GPSSA revealed key figures for the...
By 2030, global trends are expected to create 170 million new jobs while displacing 92 million, resulting in a net gain of 78 million roles, according to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025. However, the study warns that a widening skills gap could hinder this transformation. The report, based on data from...
The rise of AI is reshaping the job market, sparking concerns about the future of work. While automation is replacing routine tasks in areas like customer support and data entry, jobs that require empathy, emotional intelligence, and human interaction are proving harder for AI to take over, according to Alejandro Sposato, assistant professor at Zayed...
A Dubai-based private developer, Sobha Group, has announced a massive Dh150 million bonus for its employees who were not part of the company’s existing incentive schemes. The bonus, distributed in December 2024, was awarded to staff across multiple departments as recognition for their hard work and contributions to the company’s success. Ravi Menon, chairman of...
The UAE has strengthened its position as a global hub for professionals, offering diverse opportunities across multiple sectors. This growth is fueled by the nation’s robust economy and its investment-friendly policies, making it a magnet for talent worldwide. Experts highlight the UAE’s advanced infrastructure, its focus on digital transformation, and its commitment to sustainability as...
The second week of the Economic Content Creators Programme, organised by the Dubai Press Club with support from the Ministry of Economy, focused on enhancing the skills of digital storytellers in the economic field. Participants took part in various workshops and expert-led sessions aimed at simplifying complex data and crafting engaging narratives. Accoriding to DPC,...