New employment laws to come into effect next year have been issued by the Ministry of Labour. The revised rules are set to offer greater flexibility for workers, according to the Minister of Labour, Saqr Ghobash Saeed Ghobash. The three decrees, which begin on January 1, focus on work contracts, which must be ministry-approved, the termination of those agreements, and the granting of new permits. The aim of the new rules is to develop the relationship between the employer and employee.
Fujairah says pipeline work triggered fire in petroleum industries area
Authorities in Fujairah have clarified that smoke seen in the Emirate's industrial area was caused by an "accidental fire" during routine pipeline maintenance work.
Yas Island announced as location for Sphere Abu Dhabi project
Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism and Sphere Entertainment Co. have announced Yas Island as the location for Sphere Abu Dhabi.
Warning issued on dangers of sudden road stops after 1 dead, 19 injured
Dubai Police have issued a warning after a truck crashed into a bus that had broken down on Al Yalayis Street, near Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Bridge, leaving one dead and 19 injured.
UAE says reports of Israeli PM Netanyahu's visit 'entirely unfounded'
The UAE has denied reports circulating online claiming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the country or that an Israeli military delegation had been received in the Emirates.
