Other Briefings
UAE Golden Visa in 2026: The Four Routes, the New Rules, and Which One Fits You
We explain what the UAE Golden Visa offers in 2026, the four main routes to eligibility, what has changed, how to identify the right pathway.
Does the UAE Have a Minimum Wage? Regulations and Practical Considerations for Employers
While the UAE has no universal minimum wage, foreign employers must navigate two distinct compliance regimes: a statutory minimum wage for Emirati staff in the private sector and a Wage Protection System, which monitors whether employers pay agreed salaries accurately and on time.
What Is the UAE Notice Period? A Guide for Employers and Employees
Understand UAE notice period rules under the Labour Law, including standard notice periods, probation rules, resignation, termination, payment in lieu of notice, and employer compliance considerations.
Saudi Arabia Hiring Guide: Employment Contracts, Saudization, Probation, and Probation Rules
Foreign employers hiring in Saudi Arabia must comply with Labor Law requirements, Saudization quotas, Qiwa employment contracts, probation rules, and restrictions on foreign workers and independent contractors.
UAE End-of-Service Gratuity: How to Calculate It
UAE end-of-service gratuity is a key employment entitlement for eligible employees. This guide explains who qualifies, how gratuity is calculated, what salary figure to use, and what employers should check before processing final settlements. End-of-service gratuity is one of the most important employment entitlements in the UAE. For employees, it represents a lump-sum payment due […]
Termination of Employment in the UAE (2026): Legal Requirements and Practical Considerations for Employers
Learn the key legal requirements for terminating employment in the UAE, including notice periods, end-of-service benefits, final payments, and dismissal procedures.
Dubai Property Investor Visa 2026: Minimum Property Value Requirement Updates
Dubai has removed the previous AED 750,000 (US$204,220) minimum property value requirement for sole owners applying for the emirate’s two-year property investor residency visa. The reform broadens access to residency for foreign property owners, particularly first-time investors, end-users, and buyers of smaller residential units, while maintaining separate thresholds for joint ownership and long-term Golden Visa eligibility.
GCC Eid Al Adha 2026 Confirmed: HR Planning Window for Foreign
GCC economies including UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman have confirmed Eid Al Adha 2026 will fall on Wednesday, May 27.
Saudi Arabia’s Nitaqat 2026 Update: Latest Quotas by Sector and What Foreign Employers Need to Comply Now
Saudi Arabia’s 2026 Nitaqat overhaul has tightened Saudization enforcement through higher sector quotas, elimination of the Yellow tier, mandatory Qiwa contract documentation, and profession-specific compliance rules, increasing the risk of Red classification for foreign employers.
UAE’s AED 6,000 Minimum Wage Rule for Emiratis: What Employers Must Do Before June 30, 2026
The UAE’s AED 6,000 minimum wage for Emiratis rul took effect on January 1, 2026, with employers given until June 30 to amend existing contracts. From July 1, 2026, MoHRE penalties include exclusion from Emiratisation quotas and suspension of new work permits.
