Uber grants UK drivers employee status in world first

London: Uber on Tuesday said it is granting employee status to its UK drivers, handing them benefits including a minimum wage, in a world first for the US ride-hailing giant. From Wednesday, “more than 70,000 drivers in the UK will be treated as workers, earning at least the national living wage when driving with Uber,” […]

Dubai tech firms merge to create a US$1 billion company

The merger of OLX and EMPG in 2020 created Dubai’s latest unicorn, a start-up valued at more than US$1 bn. The city is proving to be the ideal gateway to target markets in the MENA region and beyond. With world-class infrastructure and an enabling regulatory environment, investors remain confident about their opportunities in Dubai. #BusinessDubai […]