UAE remote work policy amid rains and storm: Private sector weather guidelines explained

[ad_1] 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 […]

Qatar Remote Work Policy: Qatar orders employees back to offices as remote work rule ends | World News

[ad_1] 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 […]

Goodbye giant burger hoardings: Abu Dhabi bans junk food advertising, billboards to go sugar-free amid new public health policy targeting obesity

[ad_1] A Health Revolution? Abu Dhabi Pulls the Plug on Junk Food Promotions In a landmark shift toward proactive public health policy, Abu Dhabi has announced a comprehensive ban on outdoor advertising for junk food and unhealthy beverages across the emirate, marking one of the most ambitious food marketing restrictions in the region. This initiative, […]

‘Bad policy, but nice guy’: Donald Trump on NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani

[ad_1] Zohran Mamdani and Donald Trump (AP photo) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday appeared to reference the newly trending name Zohran Mamdani in his speech. Mamdani, who serves as New York City mayor and stands at stark ideological and political odds with Trump, was nonetheless acknowledged by the US president.From the podium during his […]

Explained: Saudi Arabia’s new 90-day health insurance policy for overseas Hajj, Umrah pilgrims

[ad_1] Performing Hajj or Umrah in 2026? Here’s Saudi Arabia’s New Health Insurance Policy You Must Know As millions of Muslim believers prepare for pilgrimages like Hajj and Umrah, authorities in Saudi Arabia are enhancing healthcare coverage for pilgrims coming from outside the Kingdom. The aim is to ensure that pilgrims can undertake their spiritual […]

Pakistani-American businessman says denying Green Card holders govt loan bad policy: ‘As a former SBA leader…’

[ad_1] On March 1, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration will require 100% U.S. citizen ownership for SBA loans. Even 1% green card ownership disqualifies a business. The rule impacts SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, key funding tools for real estate, equipment, and jobs. Pakistani-American businessman Dilawar Syed, who previously served in the Small Business […]

Dubai new school transport policy: Eligible schools, pooled SUVs and what parents will pay? | World News

[ad_1] Dubai’s RTA pilots a luxury shared transport service for students, offering 15% cheaper fees / AI Generated Image The traditional big yellow bus is getting a high-tech makeover. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially rolled out a pilot program that lets students trade the standard bus seat for a luxury SUV. Launched […]

China social media thrashes one-child policy after population control czar dies

[ad_1] Peng Peiyun was China’s Family Planning Commission head from 1988-98 BEIJING: The death of a former head of China’s one-child policy has been met not by tributes but by castigation of the abandoned policy on social media this week. State media praised Peng Peiyun, head of China’s Family Planning Commission from 1988 to 1998, […]

‘Which country are you from?’: Citizenship ceremonies halted, immigrants plucked out of line under Trump’s new ‘high-risk’ policy

[ad_1] As the Donald Trump administration stopped all immigration requests from 19 countries of concern, people who were just one step away from getting their citizenship received the shock of their lives. They just received a four-sentence email informing them that their naturalization ceremony got canceled. Some were not even informed; they found out when […]