Global Weekly Updates: What’s happening around the world?
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Here’s a weekly catch-up on what’s happening around the world in terms of global reports, trends, and insights.
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MoHRE announces official paid holiday for New Year 2025
Employee RelationsOther employee benefits#Trending
This holiday would mark the last paid day off for private sector employees in addition to their entitled paid leaves provided by their employers every year.
UAE’s inclusive health insurance to cover 100% of private sector employees
Employee RelationsCorporate InsuranceOther employee benefits#Trending#Wellbeing#Outlook2025
All private sector employees and domestic workers previously without insurance are now included in the scheme, offering competitive prices and minimal treatment costs to also ease employers' financial burden.
81% Asian talent sees UAE emerging as global tech hub
TechnologyOther employee benefitsEmployment Landscape#GlobalPerspective
Global tech talent is drawn to the UAE by its high quality of life, attractive salaries, and benefits, as the region rapidly emerges as a tech hub with strong government support.
60% of Middle East expats unhappy with EoSGs, Seek employer support
Compensation & BenefitsEmployee RelationsOther employee benefits#EmployeeExperience
The majority of expats in the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia revealed that employer benefits played a significant role in their decision to relocate from their home countries.
ADPF records 41% boost in Emirati women participation
Compensation & BenefitsDiversityOther employee benefits#Trending#DEIB
Recent reforms in UAE labour laws have enhanced the quality of life for women, particularly Emiratis, to strengthen their role in society and the workforce, especially in federal, government, and private sectors.
Dubai court approves cryptocurrency as a valid salary payment option
Compensation & BenefitsEmployee RelationsOther employee benefits#EmploymentLaw
Cryptocurrency is becoming more common in global tech salaries, and with this decision, the UAE tech sector may soon adopt it, possibly influencing other sectors too.
