NEWS & INSIGHTS

There are few more enticing combinations in Dubai; a spring day of scudding clouds, billowy breezes and warm sunshine, a sward of emerald-green grass and the smells of about 20 five-star kitchens churning out bite-sized portions of their most celebrated […]

Saudis and expatriates have welcomed the proposed change to Saudi law that would see a 40-hour week and two days off. The current work week is 48 hours with one day off. Hina Latif | March 09, 2016 undefinedSaudi Arabia’s […]

You are probably familiar with this saying: “Behind every great man is a great woman.” Frankly, growing up it always had me wonder about the great women out there and who is behind them. Now I do not wonder anymore. […]

The top countries where expats adjust quickest are Bahrain, Malaysia and Mexico, according to newly-released data. Two thirds of those (66 per cent) moving to Bahrain feel at home within a year, making it the most welcoming place in the […]

Most Lebanese will say that their cuisine, one of the most popular in the Middle East, rests on their specific spices, herbs, and fresh fruits and vegetables. If you sit down to a Lebanese table, you will soon notice that […]

Foreign governments are pressing authorities and executives in Saudi Arabia to ensure that local construction firms make delayed salary payments to thousands of workers, a sign of pressure on the kingdom’s economy due to low oil prices. Since late last […]

A total of 615,478 passengers used the US pre-clearance facility at Abu Dhabi International airport in 2015, to process their arrival documents before landing in the United States. Of these passengers, 106,851 started their journey from Abu Dhabi, while the […]

ABU DHABI // A streamlined approval system for extra-curricular school activities has been welcomed as a “step in the right direction” by teachers in Abu Dhabi. From March 15, all private schools planning to take pupils outside the city must […]

Register to gain free entry to 38 educational events and 3,000+ construction products Construction professionals who want to develop their careers in a challenging climate will be heading to The Big 5 Saudi 2016 tomorrow (March 7), to take advantage […]

The finance sector in Qatar has a data security problem, but it goes beyond external threats from hackers. Jacob Chacko from Aruba explains what this threat is and how businesses can combat it. People working in the finance sector are in […]

The UAE’s oil and gas recruitment market is set to have its most difficult year for more than a decade in 2016 as low oil prices continue to depress the market, according to Morgan McKinley. The global professional services recruiter […]

Kaya Skin Clinic, the largest international skincare clinic chain in the Middle East, has announced the acquisition of two clinics in Abu Dhabi and Kuwait. With the two new acquisitions, the total number of Kaya clinics has grown to 21 […]