private sector
- Middle East
UAE weather: Private sector firms told to allow remote work
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday, March 8, called on private sector companies to allow remote work for employees due to exceptional weather conditions. In a circular, Ministry of Human Resources…
- Middle East
UAE announces reduced working hours during Ramzan 2024
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, March 4, announced reduced working hours for public and private sector employees during the holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH/2024. Taking to X,…
- Middle East
UAE: Private, public firms urged to work from home amid unstable weather
Abu Dhabi: As the forecast predicts unstable weather conditions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the authorities have urged public and private sector firms to allow employees to work remotely. Taking to…
- India
Haryana 2023: Communal violence erupts in Nuh
Chandigarh: An attack on a religious procession in Nuh, close to the national capital, left six people dead and kept the region, including Haryana’s commerce and tech hub Gurugram, on tenterhooks for…
- Middle East
Over 900 companies in UAE found breaking Emiratisation rules
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has revealed that 916 companies have been fined for violating Emiratisation rules since they came into force in mid-2022. These private sector…
- Middle East
UAE’s new end-of-service scheme comes into effect
Abu Dhabi: The much-awaited United Arab Emirates (UAE) voluntary alternative end-of-service scheme for private sector and free zone employees came into force on Wednesday, November 1. Taking to X, Ministry of Human…
- Middle East
Kuwait approves child allowances for women working in private sector
Kuwait: The Kuwaiti authorities have recently approved a child allowance for Kuwaiti women working in the private sector whose husbands cannot contribute financially due to lack of regular income. The announcement was…
- Middle East
List of upcoming public holidays in UAE to plan a trip in 2023
Abu Dhabi: Many of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents are looking forward to the upcoming public holiday and fortunately, they will not have to wait long for the next one to…
- Bangalore
‘Open to working with private sector’, says Karnataka Health Minister
Bengaluru: Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said on Friday that the Congress government is open to working with the private sector. Speaking after inaugurating the ‘Manipal Ambulance Response Service – Neonatal-care…
- Middle East
New Islamic Year 1445: UAE announces holiday for private sector
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a holiday on July 21 to mark the beginning of the New Islamic Year 1445 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the…
- Middle East
UAE announces expansion of Emiratisation targets, fines for pvt sector firms
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) on Tuesday announced the expansion of its Emiratisation programme in the private sector. The new plan will now…
- Middle East
UAE private sector hiring surges for 14th consecutive month
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) job market sees the 14th consecutive month of growth in June, driven by non-oil sectors’ acceleration, according to S&P Global UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI),…
- Technology
Centre launches Bharat 6G alliance as India acquires 200 6G patents
New Delhi: Union Communications and Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday unveiled the Bharat 6G Alliance, a new initiative to launch the next-generation technology in India after a successful roll-out…
- Middle East
UAE: Eid Al-Fitr holidays for private sector announced
Abu Dhabi: Ahead of Eid Al-Fitr, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday announced the holidays for private sector employees. Private sector employees will get holidays from Thursday, April 20 to Sunday,…
- Middle East
Eid Al-Fitr 2023: Saudi announces holidays for private sector
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Monday announced a holiday for the private sector and non-profits for Eid Al-Fitr 2023. The Eid Al-Fitr holiday will begin in the Kingdom at the…
