While Saudi Arabia announced on Monday morning the country’s value added tax (VAT) would be increased, the UAE will not follow in the kingdom’s footsteps. According to , Younis Khouri, under-secretary in the Finance Ministry, has said there are no plans to increase VAT in the UAE. The outlet also reports that even before the […] More
Break from the kitchen Need a little change of scene on your dining room table this Ramadan? With so many outlets delivering, you’ll find it hard to run out of Iftar options. With restaurants now in the UAE, slowly yet steadily, opening up for business, they need our support now more than ever to sustain. Global […] More
The Eid Al Fitr holiday dates have been announced by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources in the UAE. The break, which applies to public sector employees, will from Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3 as per the Islamic calendar. At present Ramadan 29 is expected to fall on Friday, May 22, meanwhile Shawwal 3 […] More
A movement permit system has been implemented in the UAE’s capital. The Abu Dhabi police announced movement permits will need to be obtained by residents in order to leave the house during the curfew hours of 10pm to 6am, while the national sterilisation programme takes place. Similar to the process of the Dubai movement permits, […] More
Saudi Arabia has announced it will increase its value added tax (VAT) and will also suspend the cost of living allowance in order to whether the economic storm caused by the coronavirus pandemic. With the plummeting prices of oil, a trade which the kingdom heavily relies on, the government has been forced to seek other […] More
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum kicked off a three-day meeting on Sunday in order to discuss procedures and preparations for life post-coronavirus. The ruler of Dubai and Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE highlighted how the country’s “national priorities” need to be assessed in order to put a plan together. The […] More
Is it just me, or has 2020 felt like an entire year has passed (and we’re not even halfway through yet)? We don’t know what our circumstances will look like in a month or two, but here’s the good news: the winter has come and gone (we survived!), and it’s finally feeling like spring. The […] More
If you’re lucky enough to enjoy your job, going to work everyday should be a fulfilling and enriching experience that not only adds to your life financially, but works to positively contribute to your emotional wellbeing and self-confidence. There are certain time periods that get a little stressful at work, whether that be a deadline […] More
