The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), in coordination with the Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA), has shut down 11 unlicensed domestic worker recruitment offices in Al Ain. The closures follow multiple community complaints, with violators facing legal, administrative, and financial penalties, and cases referred to the Public Prosecution.
Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, a seasoned Emirati diplomat and former UAE Ambassador to the UN, has been appointed as Minister of State. Known for her leadership in international diplomacy and her pioneering role as the first woman to represent the UAE at the UN, Nusseibeh brings decades of experience in global affairs and government service to her new role.
Read MoreThe CBSE has exempted UAE-based schools from generating APAAR IDs and linking them to Aadhaar, citing administrative and legal reasons. The move ends confusion among students and parents after APAAR was made mandatory for board exam registrations in India. Principals in the UAE welcomed the clarity, confirming it applies only to schools within India.
Read MoreThe UAE Ministry of Education has banned mobile phones in schools and exam halls, introducing strict inspection and confiscation rules. Phones will be withheld for one month after the first offense, and until the end of the academic year for repeat cases. The move aims to prevent cheating, ensure fairness, reduce distractions, and maintain discipline.
Read MoreThe UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has reminded businesses to file corporate tax returns within nine months of their financial year-end and keep records for at least seven years. Exempt persons must also maintain documentation to prove exemption. All tax services can be completed via the EmaraTax platform, with penalties for non-compliance.
Read MoreThe UAE will see four days of unsettled weather from Wednesday to Saturday, with scattered rainfall, cloudy skies, and cooler conditions forecast by NCM. Eastern and southern regions may experience rain, while western and coastal areas face nighttime humidity and fog. Winds may stir dust, but seas will remain calm to moderate.
Read MoreThe UAE continues to endure extreme summer heat, with temperatures reaching 48.3°C in Al Dhafra. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are forecast to see highs of 42°C today, while humidity will rise overnight. The NCM predicts partly cloudy skies with a chance of light rain in northern and eastern regions.
Read MoreThe UAE has declared Friday, September 5, 2025 , a paid holiday for private sector employees to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The holiday creates a three-day weekend and encourages Muslims to observe the day with prayers, fasting, and Quran recitation.
Read MoreThe UAE conducted 39 cloud-seeding missions in July 2025, contributing to recent heavy rains across the country. So far this year, 185 operations have been carried out, using advanced weather modification technologies to boost rainfall by up to 25 per cent—an essential step towards ensuring the nation’s water security.
Read MoreOn International Youth Day, the UAE reaffirmed its commitment to empowering young people and supporting their role as community leaders. President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed praised youth ambition and achievements, highlighting their vital contribution to the nation’s progress and global sustainable development goals.
Read MoreThe Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has outlined four key conditions for workers wishing to transfer to a new employer during their probation period. The rules aim to protect employer rights, ensure fair compensation, and maintain a balanced, competitive labour market in the UAE.
Read MoreThe Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Claims Court has ordered a bank marketing representative to pay Dh10,000 in compensation for repeatedly making nuisance calls to a man. The court dismissed the claim against the bank but held the employee solely responsible for harassment.
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