The UAE government has taken the decision to remove the distinction between private sector and public sector in terms of public and national holidays. Previously the public sector had been granted more public holiday than the private sector every year, and the decision is seen as one designed to encourage more Emiratis to enter into the private sector.
All workers in the UAE for the next 2 years are therefore entitled to 14 days public and national holiday.
Most senior executives moving to or joining businesses in the UAE take for granted that their employment contracts are on par with the same international standard with which they are accustomed. In fact, most have provisions that do not mirror the country’s distinct legal environment. If termination rights, bonus arrangements,
Dubai has established itself as a global hub for innovation, attracting thousands of new companies annually across technology, e-commerce, and professional services. The promise is undeniable: a tax-friendly jurisdiction, strategic access to global markets, and a government that actively supports entrepreneurship. Yet this environment, while attractive, is also heavily regulated.
The Dubai property market remains a magnet for global interest, with foreign investors in control of approximately 43% of the total value of residential property. Overseas ownership alone added up to some USD 23 billion between 2020 and 2022, an amount that pinpoints the magnitude of capital invested in the
