Author: Ra'uf Asim Rahal
Employer benefits have now become important for workers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries including UAE, KSA, Qatar and Bahrain and most employees are ready for job hopping over unfulfilled expectations. According to the Future of Work 2024 conducted by Zurich International Life and Radius Insights, benefits are considered obligatory for job satisfaction with 92% of the employees. However, UAE employees are much less likely to see their opinion being taken into consideration when it comes to benefits – only 38 percent do. Flexible packages are today’s preference with more than 60 percent of the employee’s in the GCC…
The study which was carried out by Emirates Group and Dubai Airports notes that the aviation sector in Dubai will create 816,000 jobs by 2030 contributing $53.4 billion to Dubai’s GDP. It remains one of the most important sectors in Dubai and generated AED137 billion ($37.3 billion) in the previous year to show its potential in determining the city’s development. Long-term economic impact analysis was carried out based on the aviation industry and all the corresponding supply chains and tourism impact reckoned by Oxford Economics. It focused on the ways in which Dubai’s aviation sector contributes to trade, tourism, and…
They say the clock is ticking towards 2025 and so, it is time to make the tradition of celebrating the New Year at Burj Khalifa set yet again in Dubai. Emaar has confirmed the return of its iconic fireworks show, along with the synchronized Dubai Fountain display, scheduled to start on December 31 at 3:30 PM. If you want to have a look at the world’s tallest building, you can now purchase Burj Park show tickets. Tickets will cost at least Dhs580 for an adult and Dhs370 for children aged five and above, and will be sold through an official…
Dubai has presented a five-year Dh390 million blueprint to upgrade its villages into vibrant places that are healthy for living, working and-touring. The Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum endorsed 37 development projects to be delivered before 2028. These undertakings are centred on enhancing services in these isolated areas as well as expanding tourism industry within the deserts. Probably the most notable highlight is the Saih Al Salam Scenic Route, which is a 100kilometer avenue for vehicle and bicycle use for purposes of tourism in the desert with added…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announces a new Nol Card Student Package that will hold many advantages for students in the UAE. Launched at Gitex Global 2024, the card offers 50 percent off all the RTA runs public transports; students are now more able to afford their daily commute. With the cooperation with ISIC, the Nol Student Package also offers up to 70% discount at the selected shops, whether in Korea or elsewhere. It also lowering the transportation cost and at the same time makes shopping affordable. As part of its participation in GITEX 2024, #RTA, in collaboration with…
Currently the airline has a service of four a week from Abu Dhabi to Jaipur,plans to elevate the number of flights to ten from December 15, 2024. This decision has arrived in less than four months after the route was launched, thanks to the increasing number of commuters. Arik De, Etihad Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer stated: ‘This service has witness sensational demand and therefore we will be upgrading the weekly flights to offer the services our guests want in terms of frequency and timings. The new schedule is aimed to provide better connections for people travelling from India to…
All motorcycle lovers, this is the day to look forward to as the The Art of Motorcycles Show is back in Dubai scheduled for November 10. It is with great pleasure that this 6th edition will combine art, photography, and a range of marvellously designed motorcycles, which makes it the ideal event for those fans across the United Arab Emirates. Taking place at Flat12 in Port Rashid, this shindig is a free-for-all and will start at 8 in the morning and end at 8 at night. I am sure it caters for everyone whether you are a biker who takes…
In one of the most ambitious attempts to improve the UAE’s agriculture outlook and ensure food security, the country’s Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid has started the Plant the Emirates campaign. This national project is meant for increasing the production of agri-products in the integrated manner for making food security strong in the country. A completion of the project was launched after a UAE Cabinet meeting at the Al Marmoom farm in Dubai on 6th October 2024. About The Key Features of the Initiative The Plant the Emirates program will create a national agriculture centre…
When moving from one job to another in Dubai and you have dependants who are on your sponsor then you may find it very hectic to cancel their visa and get new ones. But there is a better solution here – the option to suspend their visas. If your dependant’s visa remains at least good for 3 months, you can retain the visa and just hold them until such time your new visa is issued. Read on to know all about the process, the documents for applying and the costs involved. Required Documents To successfully place your dependants’ visas on…
People in Dubai are set to start seeing e-scooters around the Dubai Metro again despite having been previously banned back in March. On October, 4th, 2024, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) released the information offering new easement; It is allowed to take some kinds of e-scooters inside the metro and tram carriages. The restrictions have been put into that only e-scooters that are foldable, have no seat, and the dimensions of 120 cm * 70 cm * 40 cm with a weight not exceeding 20 kg may be taken aboard trains. These scooters may not be operated inside stations or…