Earlier briefings from the Horizon GCC newsroom.
A recruitment industry survey reported by Khaleej Times found that while a large share of UAE employers planned to hire Emiratis this year, keeping them is where most programmes come under strain.
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A regional recruitment report covered by Khaleej Times concludes that AI adoption in the UAE and wider GCC is changing what jobs contain, with demand rising for people who can supervise and apply the tools.
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A national initiative reported by Khaleej Times will train a cohort of women graduates for entry-level cybersecurity work, with vendor certification and placement support.
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Accommodation obligations for employers housing workers in the UAE cover space, sanitation, cooling, fire safety and maintenance — and inspections increasingly ask for records, not assurances.
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A global compensation survey reported by Khaleej Times puts average UAE salary increases near 3.4% for the year, with real increases supported by low inflation.
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The UAE's voluntary alternative to the traditional end-of-service gratuity lets employers pay monthly contributions into a supervised investment fund instead of carrying an accrued liability.
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Khaleej Times reported that UAE employers short of AI, cloud and machine learning skills are looking beyond the traditional sourcing markets, including Eastern Europe and Africa.
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Salary guide research covered by Khaleej Times found the overwhelming majority of UAE professionals are open to changing employer, with pay the leading reason.
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The Dubai International Financial Centre's mandatory workplace savings plan has grown into a multi-billion-dirham pool, reshaping how centre employers present end-of-service benefits.
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The UAE's involuntary loss of employment scheme requires eligible employees to subscribe and keep the subscription current, with fines for those who do not — and employers carry the practical briefing burden.
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