DUBAI / WAM The governments of the UAE and Bahrain discussed ways of enhancing their cooperation and exchanging knowledge and expertise in sustainable development. They also reviewed ways of supporting their joint aspirations to establish a supportive and enabling government model to achieve their national plans and international sustainable development goals. The discussion took place during the official visit of ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) announced that it will soon launch a new pension platform known as  ‘Ma’ashi’ for thousands of UAE-based federal government and private sector entities. Ahead of the platform’s launch, the UAE Pension Authority will organise both English and Arabic virtual training workshops, from June 20-22, for employers/entities across the ...

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) will begin implementing the Midday Break from June 15 until September 15. The ban will prohibit work in open spaces or under direct sunlight from 12:30 to 3:00 pm. The ministry said, “The Midday Break embodies the UAE’s commitment to consolidating a humane and positive work environment and implementing ...