UAE Indigenization Law: Deadline, Fines, and Nafis Portal for Private Companies

2023-12-20 09:58:16 Abu Dhabi ∙ There are only 10 days left to complete this year’s repatriation in the UAE. The Ministry of Manpower Indigenization has announced that private companies that do not hire 2% of the natives before December 31 will be fined from January. Companies that have not yet done recruitment can post the … Read more

Official Approval Portal for Arts and Cultural Events in Saudi Arabia

2023-12-17 12:32:36 RIYADH: From now on, licenses will be available for conducting arts and cultural events only through the Abdih portal launched by the ministry. Applications can be submitted at the Culture Department headquarters only at those stages where it is not possible to submit the application through the portal. Before submitting the license application … Read more

Five People Arrested for Road Beating in Saudi Arabia: Strict Punishment Demanded

2023-12-11 05:21:58 Riyadh ∙ Five people were arrested for beating in the middle of the road in Saudi Arabia. A video of them gang beating up another went viral on social media. With this, there was a demand for strict punishment against the culprits. The authorities immediately intervened and took necessary measures. The Eastern Province … Read more

Qatar Football Association Sacks Carlos Queiroz as Coach Ahead of AFC Asian Cup

2023-12-07 10:52:44 Doha ∙ Qatar’s national football team (Al Annabi) has been replaced by Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz. Spain’s Marquez Lopez was appointed as the new coach. Al Annabi’s training for the AFC Asian Cup hosted by Qatar in January was in progress. Al Annabi’s new head coach is Spaniard Marquez Lopez, coach of local … Read more

Dubai Metro Enhances Services for COP 28 Summit Visitors: Special Trains, Parking, and Green Zone

2023-12-06 05:41:47 Dubai ∙ Dubai Metro operates 1,200 daily services for visitors to the UN Climate Summit (COP 28). RTA Head of Public Transport, Ahmad Bahruzian, said the service is aimed at speeding visitors to and from the Summit City at the Dubai Expo Centre. During the summit days from November 30 to 12 alone, … Read more

Abu Dhabi International Airport Receives ‘World’s Leading Airport Operator’ Award 2023

2023-12-05 14:54:55 Abu Dhabi – Abu Dhabi International Airport has been awarded ‘World’s Leading Airport Operator 2023’. Muna Al Ghanim, Vice President of Customer Experience and Relationship Management, Abu Dhabi Airports, received the award at this year’s World Travel Awards ceremony. The award, won by Oman Airport from 2019-2021 and again by Malaysia Airport in … Read more

Mary Zayed: A Symbol of Hope and Innovation – Zayed Sustainability Prize Ceremony at COP28

2023-12-03 11:11:24 DUBAI: Mary Zayed, named after the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder of the UAE, captured the hearts of those who attended the Zayed Sustainability Prize (Sustainability Prize) event at an emotional ceremony held at the COP 28 venue in Dubai Expo City. Mary’s grandfather spoke while addressing the audience … Read more

Albida Park in Doha: Your Ultimate Fitness and Community Hub | Expo Doha Venue

2023-11-29 04:00:38 Doha ∙ Albida Park, the Expo Doha venue, will now open from 6 am to 9 am to allow people to practice exercise to lead a healthy life. It aims to promote a healthy lifestyle. It has a long cycle path similar to the Olympic track, running and walking paths and facilities for … Read more