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  Dubai / WAM The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation registered 99.8 percent level of compliance for the midday break by 29,185 firms since the implementation date till mid-July, while 47 firms violated the laws. Maher Al-Obed, Assistant Undersecretary for Inspectional Affairs, said the records were gathered across the UAE by 18 teams of well-trained inspectors, pointing out that 29,232 ...

  New York / WAM In an agreement signed today, the Government of the United Arab Emirates committed to the opening of the new UN Women Liaison Office for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Abu Dhabi. As a founding member of the Gulf Cooperation Council, UAE has poised itself as forward looking country committed to gender equality and the empowerment of ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business The Middle East is rapidly becoming a high priority destination for the leading global beauty and wellness brands, thanks to it’s phenomenal growth rates. According to the latest research from Euromonitor International, the beauty and personal care market in the Middle East and Africa is expected to surge at 6.4% over the next five years, ...

  RITIKA SHARMA / Emirates Business Accounting for a major chunk of overall automobile sales, the SUV (sports utility vehicle) segment in the UAE is on the right track, experts say. The sales in the country are higher by a substantial 5-6 percent as compared to other GCC nations. Given the elements of luxury, style and comfort that are combined ...

  Sharjah / Emirates Business The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF) — a Sharjah-based global humanitarian charity dedicated to helping refugees and people in need worldwide — has donated US $150,000 (AED550,000) to support Rohingya refugees in Malaysia and displaced people in Iraq. Distributed by the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), the funds will be used to help overcome ...

    Dubai / Emirates Business dubizzle, the UAE’s leading classifieds platform, has announced user trends and behaviours on the motors section in Ramadan 2016, revealing an increase in demand for sports cars during this period. The holy month marks a major season for the automotive industry in the UAE with many residents buying new cars and selling current ones. ...

  Sharjah / Emirates Business ‘Lughati,’ the Sharjah-based initiative dedicated to supporting learning Arabic the smart way, has launched its first summer camp for students. Running from July 13 – August 17, the camp will host around 500 male and female students, with activities taking place at various locations across the emirate; including Sharjah Ladies Club, Sharjah Women Sports Department, ...

  Emirates Business SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka and a member airline of one world, has launched its Arabic website, providing its Middle Eastern travellers an enhanced and personalized browsing experience. The new site (http://www. srilankan.com/en_uk/ae) is equipped with advanced features to provide a hassle-free and comprehensive web experience, allowing the users the convenience of fulfilling travel ...

  ALKESH SHARMA / Emirates Business An all-new generation of tech-savvy individuals, who believe in making the most out of technology marvels, is apparently giving a boost to the wearables market in the UAE. Driven by an increased adoption of smart watches, techie wristbands and competitive prices, the country’s wearables industry is certainly enjoying one of the most money-spinning phases ...

  RITIKA SHARMA / Emirates Business Boasting of exemplary corporate structure and productivity, companies in the UAE are now pulling up their socks to stay at pace with the international standards in employment, by focusing on elements like company culture and digital presence. According to a recent survey, transparent company culture and effective online presence have become a top priority ...