Starting in July 2025, the United Arab Emirates will implement significant regulatory and lifestyle changes that will impact residents, businesses, and government employees across various emirates. These updates, which include new visa agreements, Emiratisation deadlines, remote work policies, and health regulations, aim to enhance governance and public safety during the hot summer months while improving...
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that Emirati citizens interested in participating in the ‘Dubai Real Estate Broker Programme’ can now register through a dedicated link on its official website. Since its launch, the programme has garnered significant interest from citizens eager to enter the real estate brokerage sector, reinforcing its role as a...
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...
A housing package valued at over AED 2 billion has been approved to benefit Emiratis in Dubai. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who serves as the Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, authorized the development of more than 1 100 residential units. The...
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 UAE has kicked off 2025 with significant policy changes aimed at improving healthcare access, protecting the environment, strengthening the economy, and boosting Emiratisation efforts. The National summarized all the new reforms, which took effect on January 1 and set to shape the country’s agenda in the coming year. One of the major changes is...
According to Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, Dr. Abdul Rahman Al Awar, UAE Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, recently met with Emirati employees at Majid Al Futtaim Group to discuss the company’s achievements in Emiratisation. The meeting, which took place during a ceremony hosted by the group, was attended by senior officials, including...