From 1 January 2026, Emiratis in the private sector must earn at least Dh6,000 monthly/Representative Image From January 2026, private sector employers across the UAE will need to meet a higher wage bar for emirati employees or risk having work permits blocked and Emiratisation counts affected, as the government moves to tighten enforcement around national […]
Christmas in Saudi Arabia moved from private gatherings to mall celebrations under Vision 2030/Representative Image Christmas in Saudi Arabia has quietly transformed over the years. Once a private, low-key celebration confined to expatriate homes, the festival is now gradually appearing in public spaces, from decorated malls to themed events. This shift reflects the Kingdom’s ongoing […]
US President Donald Trump was listed as a passenger on at least eight flights aboard Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet, according to the latest documents released on the department of justice website Tuesday.The information appeared in an internal email dated 7 January 2020 that stated, “Donald Trump traveled on Epstein’s private jet many more times than […]
Saudi Arabia allows private schools to build separate on-campus student residential facilities/Representative Image Saudi Arabia has taken significant steps to improve the infrastructure of private educational institutions. The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has unveiled new regulations that set clear standards for schools, nurseries, and learning complexes. Among the most notable changes is the allowance […]
UAE announced Paid holiday for private sector/Representative Image The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced a paid holiday on January 1. The announcement, made through an official X post, follows the UAE cabinet’s approved list of holidays for public and private sector employees.With New Year falling on Thursday, private sector offices are […]
Democratic candidate Amy Acton attacked Republican rival Vivek Ramaswamy, accusing him of being out of touch with the people he wants to govern in Ohio. Speaking to voters, Acton said she rejects Ramaswamy’s past comments about Americans and Ohioans being “lazy” and “mediocre,” and said he does not see the real challenges facing families in […]
MoEHE launches teacher competency assessment in Arabic, Islamic, and Qatari history to enhance private education/Image: QNA The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has introduced a landmark project to evaluate teacher competency in Arabic, Islamic, and Qatari history across private schools and kindergartens for the 2025-2026 academic year. This initiative seeks to strengthen teaching […]
Prince William’s visit to Brazil for his Earthshot Prize has stirred a row, with social media accusing him of hypocrisy over his carbon footprint. The Prince of Wales travelled roughly 8,800 kilometres to Rio de Janeiro for this year’s Earthshot events, which are being held just days before the COP30 climate conference begins in Belém.The […]
Bahrain’s LMRA unveils upgraded Wages Protection System to secure workers’ rights and streamline private sector payrolls/Image: BNA Bahrain’s Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) has rolled out an upgraded version of its Wages Protection System (WPS), designed to ensure transparent, timely, and documented wage payments across the private sector. The enhanced system aims to protect workers’ […]
Abu Dhabi’s Irtiqa’a inspection rated 13 schools Outstanding, 23 improved to Good, and 5 Weak/Representative Image Private education in Abu Dhabi is showing measurable progress, with recent inspections revealing a notable rise in school performance levels. Conducted under the Department of Education and Knowledge’s (ADEK) Irtiqa’a framework, the evaluation has led to 23 schools moving […]
