Author: Editorial team

An overwhelming majority of businesses in the UAE are confident in their organization’s wellbeing strategy. According to figures by management consulting company Aon, 71 per cent have confidence that their organization’s wellbeing strategy is meeting the needs of their employees. The study, based on findings from Aon’s 2026 Human Capital Trends survey, noted that that the top three priorities include accelerating digital transformation in HR processes, strengthening leadership and succession planning, and optimizing workforce planning and organizational design. Further, 37 per cent have an Employee Value Proposition (EVP) that is clearly defined and well understood by employees. 22 per cent…

Checked in for a quick reset, left feeling like I had experienced two different sides of Dubai in one stay. Set along the West Crescent of Palm Jumeirah, W Dubai – The Palm leans into a more relaxed kind of luxury. It is stylish without trying too hard, energetic without feeling chaotic, and built for guests who want both downtime and nightlife in the same weekend. The first thing that stood out was the atmosphere. My room overlooked the WET Deck pool with sweeping views stretching across Dubai’s skyline, and the balcony quickly became one of the best parts of…

MUSCAT, 10th May, 2026 (WAM) — Data issued by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf indicate that the GCC economies recorded positive and balanced performance during the third quarter of 2025, with the non-oil sector leading balanced growth alongside the continued structural shift toward diversifying sources of income. The data indicate that the nominal GDP of the GCC reached approximately US$595.8 billion, compared to US$583.0 billion in the corresponding quarter of 2024, achieving an annual growth rate of 2.2 percent. As for real GDP, it reached US$474.4 billion, recording real growth of…

SAN JOSE, 10th May, 2026 (WAM) — On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State, attended the inauguration ceremony of Laura Fernandez, President of the Republic of Costa Rica. Noura Al Kaabi conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, to President Fernandez, and extended their congratulations…

Ras Al Khaimah Police seized 170 motorcycles as part of a traffic enforcement and awareness campaign targeting motorcycle riders. Lieutenant Colonel Abdullah Abdulrahman Al Saman Al Nuaimi, Director of the Traffic and Patrols Department at Ras Al Khaimah Police, said authorities confiscated 170 unlicensed motorcycles whose riders did not have a valid driving licence. He added that a specialised enforcement team was formed to conduct inspections and patrols across main roads, internal streets, and residential neighbourhoods throughout the emirate to identify and seize motorcycles in violation and reduce serious traffic accidents. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…

Two hantavirus cases have been confirmed and five others are suspected among people on a cruise ship stuck off Cape Verde, including three who have died, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said Tuesday. “As of 4 May 2026, seven cases (two laboratory confirmed cases of hantavirus and five suspected cases) have been identified, including three deaths, one critically ill patient and three individuals reporting mild symptoms,” the World Health Organization said in a statement. Three of the people are no longer on the ship and four remain on board. Passengers and crew desperately hunkered down in isolation on a ship…

SAN FRANCISCO, 10th May, 2026 (WAM) — OpenAI said Thursday that its API will now include a number of new voice intelligence features designed to help developers create apps that can talk, transcribe, and translate conversations with users. The company’s new GPT Realtime 2 is another voice model, built to create a realistic vocal simulation that can converse with users. However, unlike its predecessor (GPT-Realtime-1.5) this one is built with GPT 5 class reasoning that OpenAI says was created to deal with more complicated requests from users. The company is also launching GPT Realtime Translate, which is designed to provide…

Question: I am a single mother of two children. Can I request my employer to allow me to work from home during periods when schools shift online as they did from May 5–8? My employer is not very flexible with remote work arrangements, so I often end up taking annual leave instead. What does UAE Labour Law say about this? Answer: Pursuant to your queries, it is assumed that the provisions of the of the UAE employment law and the cabinet resolution are applicable on your employer. An employee may work remotely, fully or partially, provided it is agreed between…

Days after Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum called for wider planting of flame trees across Dubai, the city has rushed to embrace the season in its own way, from community giveaways and café drinks to nail art inspired by the vivid red bloom. What began as a citywide greening initiative has quickly evolved into a cultural moment, with businesses, residents and creatives weaving the flame tree into everyday life across the emirate. Dubai Municipality takes the lead Following Sheikh Hamdan’s directive on Sunday, 3 May, Dubai Municipality launched a campaign to intensify the planting of flame trees…

SEOUL, 10th May, 2026 (WAM) — Korean low-cost carriers have cut 900 round-trip flights, and introduced unpaid leave and other emergency measures as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has driven up fuel prices, industry officials said Sunday. According to Yonhap News Agency, the flight cuts came as jet fuel prices surged following the US-Iran conflict. As some airlines have yet to finalise their June schedules, the number of flight reductions is expected to increase further, according to the officials. Jeju Air Co. decided to cut 187 round-trip international flights, equivalent to 4 percent of its total operations, on…