UAE President orders release of 963 prisoners ahead of Eid Al Adha

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan ordered the release of 963 inmates from penal and correctional facilities who had been sentenced in various cases. He pledged to pay the financial obligations incurred in implementing these sentences, ahead of Eid Al Adha. The UAE President’s humanitarian initiative comes within the framework of his keenness to […]

New UAE media law: Fines of up to Dh1 million for insulting religious beliefs

 A new media law has come into effect in the UAE as of May 29, introducing a strict regulatory framework for all media activities in the country. The law carries hefty penalties up to Dh1 million, for violations ranging from insulting religious beliefs to operating without a licence. The legislation reinforces the UAE’s commitment to […]

Midday break: UAE announces outdoor work ban starting June 15

The UAE will enforce a ban on outdoor work under direct sunlight from 12.30pm to 3pm daily for three months, starting June 15. This midday break initiative, introduced to protect workers during the country’s peak summer heat, is now in its 21st year. Under the scheme, workers will be given a break from outdoor work […]

UAE: Master’s degree still valuable? Employers say no in survey

A recent global survey has reignited a debate over the value of Master’s degrees, with hiring trends showing employers are placing growing importance on practical experience and job-ready skills over academic credentials — a sentiment that is increasingly echoed in the UAE. Experts stressed that degrees are no longer a golden ticket, rather, they are […]