Private sector
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UAE Tightens Emiratisation Rules as Private Firms Face Stricter Compliance and Higher Workforce Targets
UAE companies racing to meet today’s Emiratisation deadline should prepare for tougher localisation rules beyond current hiring quotas, labour market…
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Abu Dhabi New Business Licenses Jump 21% as Professional Permits Surge 193%
Professional licences surge 193% as new businesses grow across Abu Dhabi regions New business licences issued in Abu Dhabi rose…
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UAE Wage Rule Drives 151% Surge in WPS Salary Processing Volumes at Al Ansari Exchange
New wage payment deadline sparks sharp rise in WPS salary processing volumes Al Ansari Exchange said it recorded a more…
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UAE Introduces Stricter Salary Payment Rules for Private Sector Employers
New rules introduce a formal escalation system with fixed timelines and penalties Private sector employees in the UAE are set…
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West African Development Bank (BOAD) and PROPARCO Launch a Landmark €200 Million Cross-Financing Operation to Boost the Private Sector in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) Region
This structure directly addresses current challenges related to reforming the global financial architecture by introducing an innovative and catalytic financial…
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UAE Skilled Private-Sector Workforce Expands as Demand for Specialised Talent Grows
The growth comes amid continued demand for specialised expertise across key sectors The UAE recorded fresh growth in its skilled…
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UAE Boosts SME Growth with Government-Backed Equity and Market Access Initiatives
Government-backed equity and contracts are reshaping SME growth in the UAE The UAE government is doubling down on its bet…
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Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector returns to growth in April as output increases, new business volumes improve
Saudi Arabia’s Purchasing Managers’ Index increased from 48.8 in March to 51.5 in April, returning above the 50.0 neutral threshold…
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UAE Workforce Surges 101.7% as Private Sector Expansion Strengthens Labor Market
MoHRE commended private sector resilience as workforce grew by 101.76 percent between 2021 and 2025 The UAE labor market continues…
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Dubai Chamber of Commerce Meetings Highlight Strong Business Confidence in Dubai Economy
Business groups and councils discuss sector needs and global economic changes Business leaders in Dubai remain confident about the emirate’s…
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