Tag: DIFC

If you work in a UAE free zone, your gratuity depends on which zone you are in. JAFZA and DMCC usually follow the standard UAE end-of-service formula based on last basic salary, while DIFC uses DEWS for service from 1 Feb 2020 onward, so a normal lump sum calculator can give the wrong answer. That […]

If you work in Dubai’s DIFC or Abu Dhabi’s ADGM, the traditional end-of-service gratuity no longer applies. Instead, the Dubai Employee Workplace Savings Scheme (DEWS) in DIFC — and the equivalent mandatory savings scheme in ADGM — replaces it entirely. This 2026 guide explains exactly what you’re owed, how the schemes work, how to calculate […]

If you’ve ever tried to book a last minute meeting room in Dubai during a major sports week, you’ll know the feeling, demand rises fast, and the best suppliers get snapped up early. That’s why the 37th Hero Dubai Desert Classic matters, even if you’re not regular golfers. This tournament is one of the UAE’s […]

If we’re running a business in the UAE, daily news can feel like background noise until it hits operations, staffing, bookings, compliance, or cash flow. This UAE news today roundup for 22 December 2025 is a quick, localised scan of what matters most across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. Your browser does not support the […]

Staying on top of the latest headlines matters for anyone living or working in the Emirates. This UAE News Roundup for 8 September 2025 gives you trusted highlights in transport, economy, property, tourism, technology, government policy, and weather, so you can make informed choices every day. Today’s coverage focuses on traffic changes, Dubai’s rapid business […]