Private sector employees

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Eid Al-Fitr 2026: UAE private sector to get 3-day holiday

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, February 23, announced Eid Al-Fitr 2026 holiday dates for private sector employees across the country. According to an announcement from the Ministry of…
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UAE announces paid holiday for private sector employees on New Year’s Day

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a paid holiday for private sector employees on January 1, 2026 on the occasion of New Year. In a post on X, the Ministry of…

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UAE launches new service to verify private sector workers’ academic degrees

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), in partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR), on Monday, May 26, launched a digital service to verify the academic…
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Eid Al-Fitr 2025: UAE announces holidays for private sector

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced Eid Al-Fitr 2025 holiday dates for private sector employees across the country. According to an announcement from the Ministry of Human Resources and…
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Ramzan 2025: UAE announces working hours for private sector employees

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on Monday, February 24, the official working hours for private-sector employees during the holy month of Ramzan 1446 AH/2025. Working hours will be reduced…
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Saudi Arabia: Private sector employees can do two jobs

The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources has clarified that private-sector employees are allowed to do two jobs at the same time. This came in response to an inquiry on the ministry’s beneficiary…
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UAE announces National Day holidays for private sector employees

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced paid public holidays for private sector employees on December 2 and 3 on the occasion of UAE National Day. This came in a…

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Saudi Arabia raises minimum salary for citizens to Rs 88,503

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has raised the minimum salary for its citizens working in the private sector to Saudi Riyals 4,000 (Rs 88,503) instead of Saudi Riyals 3,200 (Rs…
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UAE announces new end-of-service benefits system for employees

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced a new system for end-of-service benefits for employees in the private sector and free zones. It will be optional for employers to join. The…