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.
The world’s boom in virtual assets has transformed financial markets but also brought deep regulatory issues. While blockchain technology holds the promise of efficiency, transparency, and decentralisation, it also introduces weaknesses that regulators cannot afford to overlook, including market manipulation, consumer deception, and cross-border money laundering. Many entrepreneurs are drawn
The UAE remains a magnet for professionals, business persons, and high-net-worth individuals from around the world. Many expatriates residing here build multifaceted portfolios comprising residential property in Dubai, offshore assets, overseas investments, and family property held in their home jurisdictions. But very few are aware that their cross-border wealth may
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,
