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The labour market crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, and employment growth will be insufficient to make up for the losses suffered until at least 2023, according to a new assessment by the International Labour Organisation (ILO). The ILO’s World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2021, …

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has directed a comprehensive assessment of more than 1,300 digital and smart services provided by ministries and government departments. “Today we directed a thorough evaluation of digital and smart services provided by federal government …

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has issued a resolution to appoint Abdulla Humaid Al Ameri as Director General of Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced that 98,545 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were given in the past 24 hours. The total number of doses provided up to today stands at 13,066,261 with a rate of vaccine distribution of 132.11 doses per 100 people. This is in …

“Sharjah Economic Dept” announces the implementation of 100% foreign ownership of business for natural and legal persons, starting from June 2021.Investors will have the right to own commercial and industrial companies without any requirements such as capital limit or any additional fees on foreign investors, and branches of foreign companies …

Dubai Maritime City Authority issues a circular to ease restrictions imposed on anchoring and marine leisure activities along the coast of Dubai. Confirming that the permissible anchoring period is 24 hours only and the marine craft must not be left during the day or night without crew on board to …

The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced on Wednesday that it conducted 218,977 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, the Ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus …

As of 15th June, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) will begin implementing the ban on works performed under the sun and in open places from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm until 15th September. Under the decision, daily working hours, for morning, evening or both shifts, are not …

Dubai Municipality has reassured the public that the butterfly-like marine creatures recently spotted on Dubai beaches are harmless and non-toxic. Hailing from the Creseis Acicula species, the creatures belong to the family of sea butterflies, a sub-category of sea snails. Measuring between 7.15 and 13.2 mm in length, the creatures’ …

On behalf of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous, Director of the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) and President of the Regional Association II (Asia), today launched NCM’s new electronic services. Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous said, “Owing …