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Fake job offers in UAE? Know the legal signs to look out for | World News

Before relocating to the UAE, verifying your job offer with MOHRE is a critical first step/Representative Image If you’ve received a job offer from a UAE-based company, it’s natural to feel excited. But before booking your flight and packing your bags, take a moment to confirm whether the offer is legally valid and enforceable. In […]

Can you divorce over WhatsApp? UAE law on digital divorce explained | World News

Legal experts clarify how UAE law treats divorces pronounced via WhatsApp or digital messages/ Image: File In today’s digitally connected world, even deeply personal and life-altering decisions like divorce are sometimes communicated over messaging apps like WhatsApp. But how does the UAE legal system treat such actions, especially when a spouse lives abroad? A recent […]

Thousands of UAE residents who invested in second passports fear visa bans as US, UK tighten CBI rules | World News

Recent US and EU regulations require CBI countries to meet strict vetting standards by 2025, or risk losing visa-free access to the UK and Schengen countries/ (Representative Image) For many expatriates in the UAE, acquiring a second passport through Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs has become a popular route to global mobility, offering visa-free access […]

Where to find affordable housing and studio rentals in UAE 2025: Best picks for bachelors, newcomers | World News

In 2025, bachelors and newcomers can find studio rentals in the UAE ranging from Dh20,000 to Dh40,000 annually in key affordable areas./ Image composite: Property Finder, Marketplace With its ever-growing appeal to young professionals, job seekers, and first-time expatriates, Dubai continues to experience a surge in demand for affordable living options. In particular, bachelor-friendly studio […]

UAE: May 2025 IB results released, students score perfect 45, bag global university offers | World News

Alia Abdelhamid (Left) and Melis Yilmaz (Right) from Dubai International Academy –Emirates Hills earned perfect 45 scores in the May 2025 IB exams./ Image: DIA Emirates Hills Several students across the UAE have achieved remarkable success in the May 2025 International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, with scores that outstrip the global average. Released on Saturday, July […]

UAE: IB May 2025 results announced, schools begin reviewing scores | World News

UAE schools began reviewing May 2025 IB results, with individual scores to be announced on July 7.(Representational Image) The much-anticipated results of the May 2025 International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations have been released today, with schools across the UAE beginning the process of compiling and reviewing scores. However, individual student results will be made available at […]

UAE summer hiring: Expats wanted for Dubai government jobs with salaries up to Dh50,000 | World News

Despite slower private-sector hiring, Dubai’s government continues recruiting skilled global talent and expats across sectors like healthcare, urban planning, and transport this summer. The UAE job market in 2025 is evolving amid economic shifts and global uncertainties, with hiring showing signs of both caution and opportunity. As reported by local news outlet, Gulf News, demand […]

Vineet Kumar Singh safely returns to Mumbai after being stranded at Dubai Airport amid regional tensions : Bollywood News

Actor Vineet Kumar Singh recently faced an unexpected delay during his return trip from Dubai to Mumbai, as he found himself stranded at the Dubai airport for several hours. The Mukkabaaz actor took to Instagram to share real-time updates about the situation, which seems to have been impacted by the ongoing Israel conflict that has […]

What would happen to UAE and global energy markets if Iran closed the strait of Hormuz? | World News

Closing the Strait of Hormuz would block 21 million barrels of oil and 20% of global LNG exports daily, disrupting supplies from the UAE, Qatar, and other Gulf nations/ Image: (File) Tensions in the Middle East have once again spotlighted the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint in global energy supply. Amid rising friction between […]

Abu Dhabi court orders firm to pay AED 110,400 to employee who never joined; here’s how UAE law protected salary rights | World News

In a key legal decision, the Abu Dhabi court ordered a private company to pay AED 110,400 (approx. Rs 26 lakh) to an employee who never began work despite signing a contract. The employee’s salary was withheld from November 2024 to April 2025, even though the delay was caused by the employer. The court emphasised […]