New employment laws to come into effect next year have been issued by the Ministry of Labour. The revised rules are set to offer greater flexibility for workers, according to the Minister of Labour, Saqr Ghobash Saeed Ghobash. The three decrees, which begin on January 1, focus on work contracts, which must be ministry-approved, the termination of those agreements, and the granting of new permits. The aim of the new rules is to develop the relationship between the employer and employee.
UAE expands support for Gaza healthcare system
The UAE has delivered a new humanitarian aid convoy to Gaza carrying 40 tonnes of medical supplies and four ambulances to support the territory’s strained healthcare system.
H.H. Sheikh Khaled approves AED1.54 billion in housing benefits
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has approved a housing benefits package worth AED1.54 billion for 1,074 citizens in the capital, ahead of Eid Al Adha.
Dubai Police crack down on beggars and illegal butchers
Dubai Police are urging the public not to deal with beggars or unlicensed itinerant butchers, especially during holidays and festive periods.
UAE, Saudi Arabia and allies condemn Israeli minister over flotilla detainees
The foreign ministers of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Indonesia and Pakistan have jointly condemned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over the treatment of detainees linked to a Gaza-bound flotilla.
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