Despite increasing calls from climate activists, the Middle East is expected to commence over 600 projects between 2023 and 2027, according to data from GlobalData Energy. Out of these, upstream projects would be 81, midstream would be 141, the refinery at 84, and petrochemicals would be the highest with 315 projects. Here is a list […]
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UAE, Qatar to restore diplomatic ties, reopen embassies
The UAE and Qatar have announced the re-establishment of diplomatic representation, the two Gulf nations’ foreign ministers said on Monday. Embassies and consulates will resume work as of Monday, June 19. The UAE embassy in Doha, Qatar’s embassy in Abu Dhabi and consulate in Dubai will reopen. “The two sides affirm that this step represents […]
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Eid Al Adha 2023: UAE announces 6-day holidays for private sector
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) in the UAE on Monday has officially announced Eid Al Adha holidays for employees working in the private sector. The Ministry has officially declared that the private sector in the country will observe a holiday for Eid Al Adha starting on the 9 of Dhu Al Hijjah (Day […]
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Eid Al Adha 2023: Saudi Arabia calls Muslims to sight moon on Sunday
Saudi Arabia has called on Muslims in the kingdom to sight the crescent moon that would determine the dates for Eid Al Adha 2023, Arabian Business reported. It is expected that the crescent moon, which will mark the start the month of Dhul Hijjah, will be sighted on Sunday. The statement was released on the state-run […]
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UAE: ADNOC, Kanoo Energy sign strategic manufacturing deals
ADNOC has signed three separate agreements with Kanoo Energy for manufacturing of valves, flanges and establishment of a reverse engineering facility in the UAE, Trade Arabia reported. The products are part of the $19 billion worth of products in ADNOC’s procurement pipeline that the firm identified for domestic manufacturing in July 2022. The agreements were […]
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UAE midday work ban begins today
UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has introduced a work ban during the scorching summer months. Starting today, the ban will be in effect until September 15, Arabian Business reported. Every day, a midday work break will be enforced from 12:30 PM to 3 PM. The Ministry has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring […]
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Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and Oman to hire over 1 million Filipinos for new jobs
According to the Philippines Government, there are plans for extensive recruitment of Filipino workers in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Oman.The sectors expected to see significant recruitment include tourism, hospitality, and construction, Arabian Business reported. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) of the Philippines is currently working on signing a memorandum of cooperation with these […]
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UAE announces Eid Al Adha 2023 holiday dates
UAE has officially announced that the public sector employees in the UAE will have the opportunity to enjoy a six-day break in celebration of Eid Al Adha, according to a circular issued by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources. The holiday will commence on Tuesday, June 27 and continue until Friday, June 30, with […]
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UAE 3-day weekend: Employees to qualify according to new HR law
Some UAE workers will be allowed to take a three-day weekend and complete a four day working week, according to a report by Arabic daily Al Bayan. The move to a “compressed working week” is one of five work models laid out in a new Human Resources law for government employees in the UAE. As defined by Cabinet […]
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Eid Al Adha 2023: 6-day weekend dates revealed
As Eid Al Adha approaches, UAE residents are gearing up for a well-deserved break. With schools closing for a two-month summer vacation, a five- or six-day weekend awaits, subject to the sighting of the Moon. According to the Islamic Hijri calendar, the designated holiday period spans from the 9th to the 12th of Dhul Hijjah. […]
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