The UAE has moved a step closer towards setting up retirement funds for expat employees.
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) is carrying out studies and holding talks with industry experts to look at some of the international best practices.
An enhanced gratuity scheme and a private sector savings programme are also part of the plan.
It’s part of efforts to improve the end-of-service benefits system for workers in the country.
Dubai private school enrolment up 4.6% for new academic year
Dubai's private schools saw 406,563 students enrolled for the 2026-27 academic year, marking an annual increase of 4.6 per cent, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) announced on Thursday.
UAE Attorney-General orders investigation of flydubai flight incident
UAE Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi has ordered the formation of a team from the Public Prosecution to investigate the incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073 on Wednesday.
New partnership to streamline parking at Etihad Rail stations
Etihad Rail has partnered with Q Mobility and Parkin to develop and operate smart parking services across its passenger station network.
KHDA to launch AI policy for Dubai schools in 2027
Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is developing a standardised policy that will set guidelines for the ethical use of AI in private schools, which will roll out in 2027.
UAE, Jordan discuss bilateral relations in Abu Dhabi
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, welcomed Jordan Minister of Justice Dr. Bassam Samir Al-Talhouni in Abu Dhabi.
Flydubai suspends Israel flights amid FZ1073 incident investigation
Flydubai has announced the temporary suspension of all flights to and from Israel following the incident involving flight FZ1073 on September 30.
GCAA: Security incident involving flydubai flight brought under control
The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) says a security incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv has been brought under control.
UAE condemns killing of oil tanker crew members off Somalia coast
The UAE has condemned the attack that caused the deaths and injuries of crew members from the hijacked oil products tanker MT Honour 25 off the coast of Somalia during an operation to free the vessel.
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