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The Crown Prince gave a huge shout-out to the heroes, that don’t wear capes, on social media After bravely documenting uprooted trees around Dubai’s parks over the stormy weekend, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, is at it again. He took to Instagram to thank the valiant workers of Dubai for their efforts after...

If you have worked in Qatar but now you are banned you can come back without NOC if you have new offer by a new employer. New Job offer from new employer that is all you need to come back to Qatar in case you are facing work ban.  All the work relating to the drafting of the executive regulations of...

He was stunned when the police arrested him at the Sharjah Airport after a X-ray screening of his baggage. A 27-year-old man pleaded not guilty to smuggling drugs into the country at a court in Sharjah. According to the Arab national he was fooled into smuggling drugs after a woman reportedly gave it to him claiming it was medicines for her...

Obtaining a driving license is one of the milestones of our lives, which enhances our independence and in the longer run saves us long commute times. The minimum age prescribed in Qatar for learning how to drive and subsequently apply for a licence has been set at 18 by authorities. In order to learn how to drive, people in Qatar...

While quitting will be the easiest option at times, it might not be the best solution. It is quite common to come across expats in Dubai who hate their jobs. You might have relocated to a new country or joined a new job but are no longer finding the profile promising. Like it or not, job satisfaction should be your priority...

Become a Wellness Coach 6 Month Wellness Coach Program. All Classes 100% Online - Learn More! TUMAKURU: A 28-year-old M.Tech graduate from Bengaluru died in a marriage hall on Sunday minutes before he was to tie the knot. Vasanth Kumar is said to have died due to cardiac arrest, police were told. A resident of Gowribidanur, Kumar was to marry a girl...

No claim of any entitlement due will be heard if brought to court after the lapse of one year from the date on which such entitlement became due. Suppose two LLC companies are owned by a single owner and sponsored by two individuals. Under these circumstances is it legal for an employee sponsored by one of the two companies to...

Employer cannot deduct visa fees No employer is allowed to withhold any amount from an employee's salary or deduct visa fees or any other charges, according to a Labour Ministry official. Abu Dhabi: No employer is allowed to withhold any amount from an employee's salary or deduct visa fees or any other charges, according to a Labour Ministry official. Obaid Rashid...

Compensation can be up to half the remuneration amount for 3 months Is it legal for an employer to ask for monetary compensation from an employee who resigns during the probation period? I resigned from my company during my probation period as I was made to work longer hours and I was not given a day off. My human resources...

Qatar Duty Free Job Openings 2017 If you’re looking for a job in Qatar Duty Free, you can expect that this company offers benefits and incentives for their employees. A shopping destination at the Hamad International Airport in Doha, this houses over 40,000 square meters of retail and dining shops. They have jobs available in Qatar this month so make sure that you...

Many herbal supplements, including for obesity and erectile dysfunction, contain hidden unlicensed pharmaceutical ingredients that could endanger people’s health, experts have warned. The research team, from Queen’s University Belfast, Kingston University in London and the life sciences testing company LGC, concluded that not only do such supplements often make unverified claims as to their benefits but some have illegal ingredients...

Apple’s quarterly results, released on Tuesday, showed the company back on its game. It recorded its highest revenue ever, raking in $78.4bn (£62bn), and also achieved record iPhone sales. But, as ever, the most interesting points lie below the top line. Apple doesn’t break out much, but what it does can be telling. 1) iPhone is up, up, up Financially, Apple is...

A jealous husband in Afghanistan has cut off both his wife’s ears The wife said her husband suspected her of talking to other men The husband fled after the incident A man in Afghanistan has cut off his young wife’s ears because he suspected her of talking to other men during her visits to her parents. Zarina, the 23-year-old wife,...

I am working as a saleswoman in a laundry shop on a limited contract since May 2015. Recently the company transferred me to their shop in a mall. The company is forcing me to work during public holidays without compensation. When I objected to it, the company threatened me with termination. I told the management that they can terminate me...