Huda Ata

Special to Gulf News

Huda Ata is an independent writer based in the UAE.

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Saudi Arabia extends grace period for runaway workers

MHRSD extends grace period for absconding workers to regularise status

Saudi Arabia extends grace period for runaway domestic workers

UAE schools make students sign exam conduct pledges

New rules aim to prevent cheating and ensure discipline during end-of-term exams

UAE issues strict exam rules with tough penalties

Abu Dhabi Mobility announces temporary road closures

Motorists advised to follow traffic signs and use alternative routes

Abu Dhabi Mobility announces temporary road closures in Al Dhafra Region

Dubai welcomes 51,100 international visitors per day

The average hotel occupancy rate rose to 78.7 per cent

The city also recorded a rise in hotel stays, reaching 32.7 million room nights compared to 31.2 million a year earlier

UAE treat rare inflammatory diseases for first time

Tawam Hospital successfully uses Rilonacept to treat AOSD and pericarditis.

Tawam Hospital leads UAE in rare disease treatment breakthrough

Sharjah may divert heavy trucks from Emirates Road

Study recommended to redirect traffic and boost road efficiency across the emirate

Sharjah Council proposes diverting heavy trucks from Emirates Road to ease congestion

New HR law: Flexible hours, remote work for employees

New law aims to boost work-life balance and family support

Employees to benefit from remote work, flexible hours, and family-friendly leave

Dubai Municipality wins top youth empowerment award

The award was presented during the 13th Annual GCC GOV HR and Youth Summit & Awards 2025

Dubai Municipality

UAE among world’s top countries in digital performance

The country also ranked fifth globally in the “future readiness” pillar

The UAE has maintained strong digital momentum, reinforcing its status among the world’s most open and innovation-driven economies.

UAE cracks down on business centres violating rules

MoHRE imposes strict penalties on business centres violating regulations

UAE to suspend business centres for up to two years over labour law violations

MrBeast, 1 Billion Followers Summit unite for campaign

MrBeast Leads Global Kindness Campaign with 1 Billion Acts

MrBeast

Life term, deportation upheld for Dubai murder convict

The ruling confirms an earlier verdict issued by the Court of First Instance

Dubai court upholds life sentence for man in Jumeirah murder case

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