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MOHRE warning: UAE employers face fines up to Dh1 million for these five labour law violations

MOHRE warning: UAE employers face fines up to Dh1 million for these five labour law violations

iPhone Duo is here: Apple’s first foldable phone lands in UAE today, but late orders won’t arrive until January 2027

iPhone Duo is here: Apple’s first foldable phone lands in UAE today, but late orders won’t arrive until January 2027

UAE smartphone week: Apple’s iPhone Duo foldable, Oppo Find X10 Pro Max and vivo V80 all launching now

UAE smartphone week: Apple’s iPhone Duo foldable, Oppo Find X10 Pro Max and vivo V80 all launching now

UAE banks drop SMS OTPs and switch to biometric verification - what this means for your banking app access

UAE banks drop SMS OTPs and switch to biometric verification - what this means for your banking app access

UAE weather forecast: Rain today, fog tonight, and the NCM says cooler temperatures are on the way

UAE weather forecast: Rain today, fog tonight, and the NCM says cooler temperatures are on the way

UAE Labour Law: Fired for filing a complaint against your employer? You could get up to 3 months’ salary

UAE Labour Law: Fired for filing a complaint against your employer? You could get up to 3 months’ salary

Dubai court orders four people to return AED3.5 million deposit to woman

Abu Dhabi court dismisses father's lawsuit seeking return of vehicle from daughter

RTA upgrades Mahboub with Agentic AI: Pay fines and renew registration in Dubai in one conversation

How I learnt to live with gluten intolerance after years of pain and anxiety

Dubai-it: She left France at 18, lived in five countries and chose Dubai to build two businesses from scratch

Dubai parking guide 2026: How much does it cost, when is it free and how can you pay?

Dubai Etihad Rail footbridge – how to use a single QR code to travel on Etihad Rail and Dubai Metro, bus, tram

Dubai Etihad Rail footbridge – how to use a single QR code to travel on Etihad Rail and Dubai Metro, bus, tram

How to find every Dubai sporting event this season on the DubaiNow app, and register right from your phone

How to find every Dubai sporting event this season on the DubaiNow app, and register right from your phone

Can you leave your job without serving notice? 4 situations where it is allowed

Can you leave your job without serving notice? 4 situations where it is allowed

Four Indian consular service centres in UAE close from today, 12 centres where you can still apply

Four Indian consular service centres in UAE close from today, 12 centres where you can still apply

Millions of hacking attempts as companies, governments rush to patch PHP flaws

Millions of hacking attempts as companies, governments rush to patch PHP flaws

Abu Dhabi court dismisses claim over AED156,000 alleged loan

Abu Dhabi court dismisses claim over AED156,000 alleged loan

Latest News

Abu Dhabi court dismisses father's lawsuit seeking return of vehicle from daughter

Abu Dhabi court dismisses father's lawsuit seeking return of vehicle from daughter

Dubai court orders four people to return AED3.5 million deposit to woman

Dubai court orders four people to return AED3.5 million deposit to woman

UAE Labour Law: Fired for filing a complaint against your employer? You could get up to 3 months’ salary

UAE Labour Law: Fired for filing a complaint against your employer? You could get up to 3 months’ salary

UAE weather forecast: Rain today, fog tonight, and the NCM says cooler temperatures are on the way

UAE weather forecast: Rain today, fog tonight, and the NCM says cooler temperatures are on the way

MOHRE warning: UAE employers face fines up to Dh1 million for these five labour law violations

MOHRE warning: UAE employers face fines up to Dh1 million for these five labour law violations

iPhone Duo is here: Apple’s first foldable phone lands in UAE today, but late orders won’t arrive until January 2027

iPhone Duo is here: Apple’s first foldable phone lands in UAE today, but late orders won’t arrive until January 2027

Major General Khalifa Al Muhairi: Dubai Police badge number 8, joined at 15 and helped build the force from scratch

Major General Khalifa Al Muhairi: Dubai Police badge number 8, joined at 15 and helped build the force from scratch

UAE banks drop SMS OTPs and switch to biometric verification - what this means for your banking app access

UAE banks drop SMS OTPs and switch to biometric verification - what this means for your banking app access

UAE

Abu Dhabi court dismisses father's lawsuit seeking return of vehicle from daughter

Abu Dhabi court dismisses father's lawsuit seeking return of vehicle from daughter

Dubai court orders four people to return AED3.5 million deposit to woman

Dubai court orders four people to return AED3.5 million deposit to woman

UAE weather forecast: Rain today, fog tonight, and the NCM says cooler temperatures are on the way

UAE weather forecast: Rain today, fog tonight, and the NCM says cooler temperatures are on the way

MOHRE warning: UAE employers face fines up to Dh1 million for these five labour law violations

MOHRE warning: UAE employers face fines up to Dh1 million for these five labour law violations

World

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Greek Prime Minister attend UAE-Greece Strategic Forum in Athens

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Greek Prime Minister attend UAE-Greece Strategic Forum in Athens

Saudi Aramco tells staff to evacuate Dhahran as clashes with Houthis continue

Saudi Aramco tells staff to evacuate Dhahran as clashes with Houthis continue

Ilhan Omar to move out of her Washington, DC, home after federal search

Ilhan Omar to move out of her Washington, DC, home after federal search

US orders diplomats, families to leave Saudi Arabia after Houthi strikes hit Dammam Airport, Aramco site

US orders diplomats, families to leave Saudi Arabia after Houthi strikes hit Dammam Airport, Aramco site

Business

DET leads Dubai’s participation at SIAL Paris 2026 to drive global growth of F&B manufacturers

DET leads Dubai’s participation at SIAL Paris 2026 to drive global growth of F&B manufacturers

Tim Clark: Emirates revenues surpass 2025 levels despite regional challenges

Tim Clark: Emirates revenues surpass 2025 levels despite regional challenges

Philippine central bank raises key interest rate by 50 basis points

Philippine central bank raises key interest rate by 50 basis points

Meta strikes deal to keep Zuckerberg in California after wealth tax concerns

Meta strikes deal to keep Zuckerberg in California after wealth tax concerns

Technology

Governments, companies across the world take websites offline over PHP flaws

Governments, companies across the world take websites offline over PHP flaws

Millions of hacking attempts as companies, governments rush to patch PHP flaws

Millions of hacking attempts as companies, governments rush to patch PHP flaws

Apple Duo folding phone tips: Screen protection, hinge care, magnets - key dos and don'ts

Apple Duo folding phone tips: Screen protection, hinge care, magnets - key dos and don'ts

OpenAI to sell its top models on Google Cloud in latest enterprise push

OpenAI to sell its top models on Google Cloud in latest enterprise push

Sports

India overcome New Zealand fightback to win T20 opener

India overcome New Zealand fightback to win T20 opener

Premier League ones to watch: Valentin Barco

Premier League ones to watch: Valentin Barco

Ace bowler Mohammed Shami not giving up hope of India return

Ace bowler Mohammed Shami not giving up hope of India return

Svitolina announces end of marriage to Monfils as Ukrainian cites toll of war

Svitolina announces end of marriage to Monfils as Ukrainian cites toll of war

Health

How I learnt to live with gluten intolerance after years of pain and anxiety

How I learnt to live with gluten intolerance after years of pain and anxiety

Ebola has spread from Congo to 4 other countries. A look at where things stand

Ebola has spread from Congo to 4 other countries. A look at where things stand

Weight-loss drug users turn to supplements to manage side effects

Weight-loss drug users turn to supplements to manage side effects

Veradermics' oral minoxidil pill shown to boost hair growth in late-stage study

Veradermics' oral minoxidil pill shown to boost hair growth in late-stage study