Bloomberg The union behind the “Fight For $15” campaign that successfully raised the floor for low-wage work in much of the US has a new target: Highway rest stops, where government ownership and oversight could help establish labour’s long-sought foothold in fast food. Fast-food workers at several Connecticut highway rest stops will announce wage theft claims against several companies including ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates has condemned the Houthi militias’ attempts to target the city of Jazan in the Kingdom Saudi Arabia with six ballistic missiles. In a statement issued on Monday, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation reiterated its full solidarity with the kingdom over these terrorist attacks targeting civilians, affirming its support ...

DUBAI / WAM DP World has announced a partnership with Zhejiang China Commodity City Group (CCC Group) to develop a ‘Traders Market’ at Jebel Ali Freezone (Jafza). DP World will hold a majority share in the 70/30 joint venture. The Traders Market project will span approximately 800,000 square metres, with Phase 1 development covering about 220,000 square metres. Phase 1 ...