First Emirati Uber drivers hit the streets in Abu Dhabi

Dubai: Some Emirati nationals are now taking passengers using their private cars in Abu Dhabi. The first batch of UAE citizens who have signed up for Uber have already hit the streets in the UAE capital, following the app’s relaunch in December 2018, the ride-hailing company announced on Sunday. The firm said the development is […]

Is the UAE still a job-hoppers’ market? Staff turnover rates slowing down, says new report

Dubai: It used to be that workers in the UAE stay in a job for a few years and move on to the next in pursuit of better compensation and employee benefits. Many people believe that sticking with one organisation for too long isn’t an easy road to a higher salary. Whereas,  if they keep moving, […]

UAE economy to post 3.7% growth this year: IMF

Growth in the United Arab Emirates’ economy will accelerate to 3.7 per cent in the coming year, from 2.9 percent in 2018, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said. Higher oil prices and Opec’s decision to raise output had been a boost for the oil sector, while non-oil growth is estimated to rise to 3.9 per cent […]