Etihad Rail, UAE’s National Rail Network, which successfully completed construction in February, has announced the commencement of its commercial operations. “The UAE’s National Rail Network is now complete. Commercial operations start now,” Etihad Rail’s Twitter post read. Etihad Rail’s 1,200 km network will extend across the United Arab Emirates, from the border of Saudi Arabia […]
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UAE warns companies to provide housing to employees
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced that establishments need to provide labour accommodation, as part of Ministerial resolution No. 44 of 2022. In a Twitter post, MoHRE said that an establishment must provide accommodation if: However, these accommodations must meet the standards set by the authority. These standards must: In addition, the accommodations […]
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UAE reveals major unemployment insurance update
The UAE mandatory unemployment insurance has a new major update. Freezone and semi-government entity employees can now subscribe to the job loss scheme. In a new announcement, a pop-up on the official portal states “Do you work in semi-government entities or companies registered in a UAE Freezone? You can subscribe now by clicking on subscribe here and […]
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UAE: Petrol, diesel prices announced for May 2023
The UAE fuel price committee on April 30 announced petrol and diesel prices for the month of May 2023. Starting May 1, Super 98 petrol will cost AED 3.16 a litre, compared to AED 3.01 in April. Special 95 petrol will cost AED 3.05 per litre, compared to Dh2.90 last month. The UAE’s economic outlook remains strong, with growth expected […]
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Gault&Millau UAE Gala Awards 2023 set to celebrate the best
The Gault&Millau gala awards will take place at Burj Al Arab on Thursday, April 27. The Gault&Millau awards will cover 12 categories, including a new one, “Champagne Offering of the Year.” The event will also reveal the ratings of the 134 restaurants that made it onto the 2023 guide. The awards will have 12 categories, recognising excellence […]
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L&T secures major EPC contract for UAE substation
Indian construction and engineering giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T) announced on Tuesday that its construction division has secured engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) order from the UAE for grid infrastructure projects. The company said in a press statement that in the UAE, L&T Construction’s Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) business won an order to supply, […]
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UAE, Saudi Arabia confirm 4-day Eid weekend for private sector
The UAE and Saudi Arabia have announced a holiday for the private sector and non-profits for Eid Al-Fitr 2023. The Eid Al-Fitr holiday will begin at the end of the working day on Thursday, April 20, for four days. The announcement of the holiday was made by the kingdom’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development […]
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Potential 3-day weekend? Official Eid Al-Fitr 2023 dates revealed
UAE residents can expect a three-day weekend after the International Astronomy Centre revealed its expected date for the sighting of the Shawaal crescent. According to a Twitter post by UAEBARQ, the International Astronomy Centre said: “Islamic Countries are expected to sight the crescent of Shawwal on Thursday, April 20. Sighting the crescent on that day might not […]
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UAE issues travel warnings amid deadly Marburg virus
The UAE has warned its citizens and residents against traveling to Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania due to outbreaks of the Marburg virus. In a statement, the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation urged citizens to postpone their trips to the two African countries. It also called on citizens living in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania or […]
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Revealed: 5 largest oilfields in the Middle East
The Middle East is home to some of the largest and economical oilfields in the world. The world’s largest oil field, Saudi Arabia’s Ghawar Field, for instance, produces around 4 million barrels of oil per day, accounting for well over one-thirds of Saudi Arabia’s total production. Here is a list of the top five oil […]
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