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Exclusive perfume produced in Dubai to commemorate UAE National Day

The Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment (formerly DSF Office) has rolled out an exclusive perfume to commemorate the 38th UAE National Day. Named December...

Latest survey reveals 91% of citizens are happy in UAE

Citizens in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) believe that they enjoy a better quality of life than most of their European counterparts, according to...

Federal public holiday to mark Mawlid Nabawi relayed to 17 February

UAE federal ministries and departments will take Thursday ,17 February 2011, corresponding to 14 Rabea' Awwal 1432 Hijri as a public holiday to mark...

New two-year work permit for people above 60 years of age

Expatriates in UAE welcomed the new two-year work permit for people above 60 years of age as they can continue working for a longer...

Why do expats leave Dubai?

Many countries across the globe have lost the "come back home'' appeal for their citizens, who live abroad. Economic vows, financial crisis, natural disasters,...

Divorce is a brand-risky and expensive business

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes to divorce after five years of marriage When they first got together, Tom Cruise jumped on a couch, Katie Holmes...

Eid-Al-Fitr holidays announced for public and private sectors

The Eid-Al-Fitr holidays for ministries and other federal government institutions will begin from Friday 17th August 2012 (29th Ramadan 1433) and will last until...

Emirati fishermen in Dubai granted monthly salaries

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai has...

First of January declared as paid holiday for all UAE private...

All workers and employees in the private sector institutions and companies will get a one-day paid holiday on The first of January 2010 to...

Smoking Shisha is not allowed in Ramadan tents

Smoking cigarettes and shisha will be banned inside small private tents during the holly month of Ramadan, while hotels setting up larger and...

Salary increase for Sharjah government employees

Salaries of the employees of the Sharjah government, similar to that of the federal government employees.