For most startup founders, a billion-dollar exit is the ultimate dream. For Indian-origin entrepreneur Jyoti Bansal, however, the biggest reward from selling his company was not his own fortune, but the lives it changed for hundreds of employees. In 2017, just days before software company AppDynamics was set to go public, tech giant Cisco stepped […]
For decades, stories about billion-dollar company sales have usually followed the same pattern. Founders become wealthy, investors celebrate massive returns, and employees often receive little more than praise for their hard work. Recently, Graham Walker has drawn attention after reportedly sharing $240 million with 540 employees following the sale of Fibrebond Corp. to Eaton in […]
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he will soon sign an order to ensure that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees who have gone without pay during the ongoing partial government shutdown receive their salaries, as the funding impasse stretched to 48 days.Announcing the move in a social media post, Trump blamed Democrats for […]
UAE Rain Forecast: When Commute Time Counts As Working Hours In The Emirates Explained As heavy rains and unstable weather disrupt daily life across the UAE, one question has taken centre stage for thousands of employees:If your commute gets delayed due to rain, does that time count as working hours? The answer is not as […]
Rain Chaos in UAE But Are You Allowed to Work From Home? As heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds sweep across the UAE, a pressing question has surfaced among residents and professionals alike: Is remote work mandatory for private sector employees during unstable weather? The answer, as it turns out, sits at the intersection of […]
Qatar ends remote work advisory, restores normal office operations / Image: file Qatar has officially ended its temporary remote work arrangement, directing employees to return to offices after weeks of flexible working introduced in early March 2026. The Ministry of Labour in coordination with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, announced the move, which marks […]
Qatar government employees get 7-day Eid Al Fitr 2026 break / Image: thepeninsularqatar Qatar has officially announced a seven-day Eid Al Fitr holiday for public sector employees, offering government workers an extended break to celebrate the end of Ramadan.According to the Amiri Diwan, ministries, government agencies and public institutions will observe the Eid holiday from […]
Dubai confirms four-day Eid Al Fitr 2026 break for public and private sector employees / Image: file The Dubai Government Human Resources Department announced the Eid Al Fitr 2026 holiday for Dubai public sector employees, confirming a four-day break for government workers. The break will begin on Thursday, March 19, and government offices will reopen […]
Oman orders early March salary payments for public and private sector employees ahead of Eid Al Fitr/Representative Image With Eid Al Fitr 1447 AH approaching, authorities in Oman have directed government entities and private companies to release March salaries earlier than usual to help workers prepare for the holiday. The move aims to ensure financial […]
Kuwait exempts stranded government employees from work duties, counting absence as working time amid regional travel disruptions/Representative Image Kuwait has announced special relief for government employees who are currently stranded outside the country due to regional airspace closures and travel disruptions. The authorities confirmed that affected public sector workers will be exempt from work duties […]
