| UAE: Can a wife work but stay under her husband's sponsorship?
Question: My wife resides in Dubai under my sponsorship. On her visa, it states 'housewife; not allowed to work'. She has received a job offer, but we want to keep her sponsorship the same as the benefits that my firm offers dependents, which are far better. What can we do? Can she work on the same visa? What are the rules and procedures? |
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| ROSHN Group, Dar Al Arkan sign $57m deal
ROSHN Group, Saudi Arabia’s leading national real estate developer, signed a SR215 million ($57.3 million) sale and purchase agreement with partner developer Dar Al Arkan, the Saudi Press Agency reported. |
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| Saudi master developer KEC inks 2 deals worth $78m for Al-Alya project
Saudi master developer Knowledge Economic City Co. has signed two deals to deliver 396 residential apartments within the first phase of its mixed-use project Al-Alya. |
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| UAE: Can employees claim overtime, comp-off if asked to work during Eid holidays?
We are employed by a mainland Dubai company and worked over the Eid holiday. In fact, we worked longer than our regular hours. What are my rights here regarding overtime, compensatory off and extra pay? |
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| Saudi Arabia arrests 20,667 illegals in one week
Saudi authorities arrested 20,667 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. |
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| Iraq signs 12 MoUs with Saudi Arabia in investment push
Economic ties between Saudi Arabia and Iraq are poised to strengthen further with the signing of 12 memorandums of understanding for quality investment projects. |
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| Saudi Arabia invites public input for law on dry gas and LPG distribution
A new law regulating gas distribution for residential and commercial purposes is open for public consultation as Saudi Arabia aims to ensure nationwide efficiency and safety. |
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| Updated Rera index in Dubai: When will tenants face higher rents?
Many landlords in Dubai have started increasing rents upon renewal of their tenancy contracts after the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) updated its rental index that allowed property owners to increase rents to bring them in line with the market value. |
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| Dubai: Can a working couple’s children be sponsored, insured under different parents' companies?
My wife and I both work in separate mainland Dubai-based companies. Our two children are under my sponsorship and they enjoy insurance benefits. |
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| Kingdom arrests 21,505 illegals in one week
Saudi authorities arrested 21,505 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday |
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| AD Ports Group sign agreement to develop Iraq’s Al-Faw Grand Port
Iraq’s maritime industry is poised for expansion after a UAE logistics and trade firm signed a deal aimed at developing Al-Faw Grand Port and its associated economic zone. |
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| UAE's new digital law to cover all forms of payments, transactions
The UAE’s latest law covers all forms of online payment and digital transactions within and outside the country and also provides more protections to the consumers, said David Yates, partner and head of digital and data, Al Tamimi & Company. |
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| Saudi Fund for Development signs agreements to fund 2 hydropower projects in Azad Kashmir
The Saudi Fund for Development has signed agreements to finance two hydropower projects in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistani state media reported on Sunday. |
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| KSrelief and World Food Programme sign $5m agreement to deliver food aid to Gaza
The Saudi aid agency KSrelief has signed a $5 million agreement with the World Food Programme to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. |
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| Al Akaria inks deal with Diriyah Gate for $192.5m for metro excavation
Excavation work on three components of the Riyadh metro project is set to begin following the signing of a SR722.1 million ($192.5 million) deal between Saudi Real Estate Co., also known as Al Akaria, and Diriyah Gate. |
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| Saudi Arabia, UK sign training agreement to strengthen information and research cooperation
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday signed a diplomatic training agreement with the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. |
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| Riyadh Air and Artefact partner to build data analytics platform, develop AI solutions
Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air is set to build a data analytics platform and develop artificial intelligence solutions, thanks to a strategic partnership with global consultancy firm Artefact. |
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| Riyadh Air and Artefact partner to build data analytics platform, develop AI solutions
Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air is set to build a data analytics platform and develop artificial intelligence solutions, thanks to a strategic partnership with global consultancy firm Artefact. |
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| ACWA Power signs $263m deal for Nukus2 wind project in Uzbekistan
Saudi energy giant ACWA Power has signed a SR985.13 million ($262.7 million) power purchase agreement with Uzbekistan's National Electric Grid for the Nukus2 200-megawatt wind project. |
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| UAE corporate tax: Registration, deadlines explained
The Federal Tax Authority has reitreated deadlines for the registration of taxable persons for corporate tax. |
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| UAE: Can employee sue employer for no salary raise despite new colleagues getting higher pay?
I have been working in a company for more than 10 years. I am still earning the same salary I did when I first joined and my designation and grade remain the same. I have colleagues who joined after I did and they earn much more than I do for the same work. Does the UAE law say anything about salary increase and growth opportunities within the organisation? |
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| Minister signs MoU with British hospital
Kuwait Minister of Health Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in London, with Kuwaiti Ambassador in the UK Bader Al-Awadhi attending. |
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| Kingdom arrests 21,537 illegals in one week
Saudi authorities arrested 21,537 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. |
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| Dubai: What happens if a buyer defaults on payments after buying off-plan property?
I am considering buying an off-plan property in Dubai on a payment plan proposed by the developer. Since I am not taking out a bank loan, what happens if I default on the payments to the developer? |
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| ACWA Power signs $800m water purchase agreement with Senegal
Saudi energy giant ACWA Power has signed an SR3 billion ($800 million) agreement with Senegal’s Ministry of Water to develop a desalination plant. |
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| Regional startups join forces to further propel the ecosystem
Startups across the Middle East and North Africa region are increasingly collaborating through strategic partnerships to enhance the entrepreneurial ecosystem. |
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| Public entities empowered for investment initiatives after Saudi Cabinet ruling
Public entities in Saudi Arabia can now participate in the establishment of investment companies or profitable ventures following the approval of regulations by the Council of Ministers. |
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| Saudi ADES inks $66m deal to ramp up production in Egyptian oil fields
The production of Egyptian oil fields is poised to surge following a $66 million investment deal between Saudi drilling firm ADES and the subsidaries of the country’s petroleum corporation. |
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| Saudi Arabia, China sign deal to boost cultural cooperation
Saudi Arabia and China on Wednesday signed an agreement to enhance cooperation across multiple cultural sectors during a visit to Beijing by the Kingdom’s culture minister. |
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| Saudi Ministry of Investment, tech firm Endava sign MoU to propel digitalization efforts
Saudi businesses will be brought up to speed on global best practice in the digital sphere thanks to an agreement between the Kingdom and a London-based firm. |
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| 4 UAE banks help raise Dh4.25-billion syndicated loan for Africa
Four UAE banks helped Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the leading infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, raise a $1.16-billion (Dh4.25-billion) syndicated loan. |
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| Saudi Fund for Development in talks with Pakistan to collaborate on uplift projects
The Saudi Fund for Development is in talks with Pakistan to collaborate on several projects across various sectors such as energy, health, education and infrastructure, a top Pakistan official said on Sunday. |
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| Saudi Arabia, Bahrain sign MoUs to boost transportation cooperation
Saudi Arabia and Bahrain signed two memorandums of understanding to strengthen their partnership in transportation and logistics, Saudi Press Agency reported. |
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| King Salman issues royal order to promote, appoint 126 judges
King Salman issued a royal decree on Sunday to promote and appoint 126 judges at the Ministry of Justice, Saudi Press Agency reported. |
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| Saudi Arabia arrests 21,151 illegals in one week
Saudi authorities arrested 21,151 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. |
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| UAE: Can funds be raised legally for a needy friend? Law explained
My friend is genuinely in need of money. He lost his job recently. He wants to stay here till his children complete their school term. However, he is now completely broke. I know fundraising is illegal in the UAE, but in such cases, how can I seek help for him legally? Who should I approach? |
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| Dubai: Can an employee file a case against company for withdrawing offer letter?
A Dubai-based company has extended an offer letter to me. I plan to accept it and resign from my current job. However, I have a question. What happens if my new employer withdraws the offer letter after I resign? I am concerned about this. Please advise. |
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| Diriyah to see emission, energy consumption cut
Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah is poised to significantly cut energy consumption and emissions thanks to a new agreement with a leading cooling solutions provider. |
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| PM: Protect public funds, uphold law
His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Dr Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah met on Wednesday with chiefs of state’s regulatory authorities and called on them to heed HH the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah’s directives of protecting public funds and sovereignty of law. |
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| GCC, Turkey sign joint statement to start free trade negotiations
The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Al-Budaiwi, said that the joint statement signed on Thursday to start free trade negotiations between the GCC and Turkey reflected the strong relations between the countries. |
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| New tax in UAE? What you need to know about global minimum tax
The UAE’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) is seeking corporate feedback on the implementation of a global minimum tax in the country. |
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| Kuwait and Egypt charity sign $10 million deal
The Kuwaiti Office for Charitable Projects signed an agreement with the Misr Al-Kheir Foundation on Thursday to finance charitable projects in Egypt with a financial donation of $10 million provided by Kuwait Finance House. |
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| Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Islamic Port to get $46m integrated logistics zone
Jeddah will soon get an integrated logistics zone, as the Saudi Ports Authority and MEDLOG have signed an agreement for the project. |
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| IMF set to open regional HQ in Riyadh after Saudi Cabinet approval
The path is now clear for the International Monetary Fund to establish its regional headquarters in Riyadh, following the final approval from the Saudi Cabinet. |
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| Saudi foreign, culture ministers sign memorandum of understanding to boost cooperation
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday to help boost collaboration between their ministries within the cultural sector and aid coordination across various fields, the Saudi Press Agency reported. |
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| Dubai: Will customers pay more after 20% new tax on foreign banks?
Analysts hold differing opinions when assessing the impact of the recent announcement of a 20 per cent tax on foreign banks' income in Dubai. |
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| UAE: Can drug addicts get treated without being arrested? Rehab centres, laws explained
Know someone struggling with drug addiction? Laws set in the UAE, along with rehab facilities ensure that individuals struggling with narcotics get the help they need. |
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| 3-month amnesty for visa violators
The interior ministry on Thursday announced a three-month amnesty for residency violators, allowing expats living illegally in the country to legalize their stay after paying fines or to leave Kuwait without paying any fines. |
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| MoI may amend rules for family, visit visas by June
The Ministry of Interior is thinking of reviewing and introducing some amendments to the rules for granting family, commercial and tourist visas to the expats and the amendments will be announced by June this year, sources familiar with the matter said. |
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| UAE: Can residents travel abroad if Emirates ID renewal is still under process?
I have completed my residence visa renewal but Emirates ID renewal is under process. Will I be able to travel abroad? |